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This document, titled "Action Notes: No. 6: Constitutions", is a practical guide for activists in South Africa on the legal and structural formation of organisations. It focuses on the crucial distinction between entities that require formal government registration (such as Close Corporations or Trusts) and grassroots bodies, like civic organisations and advice offices, which operate primarily through a self-authored constitution. The pamphlet explains that for many non-profit and community groups, a well-drafted constitution is sufficient to grant the organisation its own "legal personality." This status allows the group to enter into contracts, incur debt, or be sued as a distinct entity from its individual members—a concept known in South African law as a Voluntary Association. The guide provides a framework for drafting these foundational documents to ensure clear governance and legal protection for members. -
This document, titled "Action Notes: No. 3: Workshops", is a practical instructional pamphlet designed to assist activists and community organisers in the systematic planning of educational and strategic sessions. It serves as a methodology guide for the "popular education" style frequently employed by South African trade unions and political organisations. The text emphasises that the foundation of any successful workshop is a clearly defined objective. It categorises workshops into five primary functions: skill-building (e.g., media production), political analysis (e.g., responding to new legislation), strategic planning, evaluation of past campaigns, and internal conflict resolution. The pamphlet provides a step-by-step framework for managing both the intellectual content and the logistical arrangements once the core aim has been established.