Strict constitutional safeguards and transparent financial stewardship.
The South African Muslim Council is founded upon absolute transparency and fiduciary accountability. Registered under the Nonprofit Organisations Act, 1997 (207-107 NPO), the Council operates under a formal constitution adopted in Centurion on 15 January 2018, ensuring body corporate standing, independent accounting officer oversight, and dual authorization across all commitments.
Statutory Factsheet
Constitutional Safeguards
- ✓Separate legal personality with body corporate status and perpetual succession
- ✓Board of three Office Bearers serving two-year renewable terms
- ✓Mandatory Annual General Meeting (AGM) and scheduled quarterly Board meetings
- ✓Independent registered Accounting Officer reporting annually on all affairs
- ✓Dual signatories required on all financial withdrawals and commitments
- ✓Strict prohibition against distributing any assets or income to members
- ✓Mandatory dissolution clause transferring remaining assets only to similar registered NPOs
Financial Integrity Framework
- ✓Official commercial bank account registered strictly in the organisation’s name
- ✓Financial year ends promptly on 31 March of each calendar year
- ✓Comprehensive books of account maintained in accordance with GAAP/NPO standards
- ✓Independent registered Accounting Officer conducts thorough compliance reviews
- ✓Regular quarterly Treasurer reports submitted directly to the Board of Bearers
- ✓Surplus reserves invested only with regulated, registered financial institutions
- ✓Reasonable remuneration permitted only for actual work performed; zero private benefit
- ✓Prior written board authorization required for all expense reimbursements
- ✓Transparent, audited stewardship of every single Rand entrusted to the council
Board of Office Bearers
Sheikh Mahmud Maisela
Respected South African scholar with decades of grassroots service in township and national community development, leading Islamic jurisprudence, ulama reconciliation, and civic cohesion.
Office of the Secretary
Oversees day-to-day council administration, provincial communications across 9 provinces, stakeholder engagements, and compliance with the Department of Social Development.
Office of the Treasurer
Ensures strict compliance with NPO financial regulations, dual-authorization protocols, and transparent allocation of donor funding across community sectors.