Civic efforts to inform and empower South African consumers are slowly gaining momentum, according to the National Consumer Forum.
Releasing the NCF's review of activities for the past two years, chairman Thami Bolani says it is a struggle for most civic groups and non-governmental organisations to survive these days. Donor funding is scarce and unreliable, so groups need to build their own sustainable revenue flow and work closely with stakeholders in their area of concern.

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