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Individuals give a monthly contribution.
Businesses obtain a Royal Charter.
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Monthly Contribution - for individuals
Every offering restores land, builds communities, protects culture, and shapes laws. Read more about how we do this.
Faithful
R50
monthly
A humble offering with great meaning.
Blessed
R250
monthly
An offering that strengthens communities.
Honoured
R500
monthly
A deep commitment to heritage and covenant.
Inspired
You decide
Once-off
Give any amount that feels right to you.
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Royal Charter Certification - For Businesses
Awarded as a mark of commitment to traditional values and rural prosperity. Read more about how we do this.
Small
Business
R500
monthly
Get verified*
Receive your Royal Charter
Display with pride
Build loyalty
Medium
Business
R3,000
monthly
Get verified*
Receive your Royal Charter
Display with pride
Build loyalty
Large
Business
R10,000+
monthly
Get verified*
Receive your Royal Charter
Display with pride
Build loyalty
*A once-off visitation fee applies, as each business must be visited by a qualified CIBA CBAP accountant before the Royal Charter is granted.
Benefits Of The Royal Charter
This certification functions like a Halal or Fair Trade label, demonstrating that a company operates ethically and in alignment with African traditional governance principles:
Boosts Business Reputation: Shows respect for African heritage and traditional governance.
Creates Stronger Market Access: Companies with the Royal Charter gain trust in traditional markets and rural economies.
Access to RACC’s Network: Connect with traditional leaders, government, and community economic projects.
Credibility Statement
Governance and Management of Funds
The Royal Authority for Commerce and Charters (RACC) is a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC 2025/195185/08), incorporated in terms of the Companies Act, 2008, and subject to annual independent audit.
Contributions are not transferred to individuals for personal use. All disbursements are made in accordance with approved budgets, contracts, and governance processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
This governance framework is implemented through clearly defined roles and responsibilities, set out below:
RACC (Royal Authority for Commerce and Charters) serves as the administrative and operational platform supporting recognised traditional leadership and customary communities in South Africa.
ROLESA (Royal Leaders of South Africa), a collective of recognised kings and traditional leaders, provides customary authority and strategic guidance, while RACC manages implementation within a lawful and professionally governed framework.
CIBA (Chartered Institute of Business Accountants) independently manages the financial administration and oversight. Funds are administered within a controlled structure and applied to approved initiatives, operational costs, advocacy work, and professional services required to carry out the mandate.
Your contribution powers six action areas
Certifying businesses that honor tradition, Securing land, Developing rural communities, Empowering local enterprise, Protecting culture, and Shaping fair laws.
1. Royal Charters
Seal of trust for businesses under kingship. Certification that proves ethics, culture, and community investment.
2. Land & Legal Support
Defending communities and restoring authority over land to rightful traditional leaders.
3. Infrastructure
Schools, clinics, roads, and rail that connect 18 million rural people to opportunity.
4. Investable Projects
Helping chiefs attract donors by ensuring compliance, transparency, and strong governance.
5. Cultural Rights & Media
Preserving heritage through research, storytelling, and recognition of kingship.
6. Policy & Advocacy
Campaigning for laws and policies that respect traditional leadership and rural realities.
Get in touch
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+27 83 966 4558
RACC National Office, 468 Berea Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria
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Royal Authority for Commerce and Charters NPC (2025/19518508) is the official implementation agency of ROLESA.
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