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N A T I O N A L
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SOUTH AFRICAN
AFRICAN NATIONAL
NATIONAL ZAKAH
ZAKAH FUND
FUND
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Summarised Annual Review of Activities and
Audited Financial Statements for 2016-17/1437-38
COMPASSION AS A WAY OF LIFE
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSFORMATION
SANZAF is committed to sustainable good governance through
open, accountable and transparent practices. Whilst this is
already part of our culture, there is always a need to review and
assess the governance environment in light of changes precipi-
tated by technology, policy and legislation.
In the name of Allah (SWT), most Gracious,
most Merciful
Alhamdulillah, as ever, the South African National Zakah Fund
(SANZAF) has been working tirelessly to transform your
contribution into invaluable interventions to halt the devasta-
tion of poverty. The past year has impressed upon us the
imperative of compassion. Poverty dehumanises the individu-
al as well as entire communities. Allah (SWT) declares in Surah
Al Isra (17:70) that He has honoured humanity and that He has
certainly favoured humanity above the rest of creation.
It therefore places a greater responsibility on organisations
like SANZAF to