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United Way South Africa

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About United Way South Africa

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.

Headquarters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 36

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

United Way South Africa is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

United Way South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in South Africa is 36/100.

United Way South Africa is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Its registered address is 5 Magwa Cres.

United Way South Africa is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in South Africa.

United Way South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world. United Way South Africa is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa.

Among human services charities registered in South Africa: United Way South Africa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Advancing Women's Empowerment in Africa - United Way Worldwide
Oct 2025
www.unitedway.org
Unmasking the human trafficking crisis in South Africa - IOL
Sep 2025
iol.co.za
Filling empty tummies in young communities on Mandela Day - Daily Maverick
Jul 2025
www.dailymaverick.co.za
Nourishing Community: United Way South Africa's Transformative Approach to Food Security - United Way Worldwide
Oct 2024
www.unitedway.org
Empowering Youth in South Africa - United Way Worldwide
Oct 2024
www.unitedway.org
Farmer’s passion for agriculture helps uplift her community - Farmer's Weekly SA
Jun 2021
www.farmersweekly.co.za
Countdown to Social Solidarity Food Drive - The Citizen
Aug 2020
www.citizen.co.za
United Way Worldwide movement unveils its SA NPO - Bizcommunity
Mar 2019
www.bizcommunity.com

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Peer charities

Other human services in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
United Way South Africa This page 33 - -
Future Families 37 - -
Woodside Sanctuary 37 - -
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund 37 - -
Health Opportunity Partnership and Empowerment in Africa 35 - -
Hearts of Hope 35 - -
Abraham Kriel Bambanani NPC 35 - -
Thusanang Trust 35 - -
CHoiCe Trust 35 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 22, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about United Way South Africa

What is United Way South Africa?
United Way South Africa is a human services nonprofit organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.
Where is United Way South Africa located?
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is United Way South Africa trustworthy?
United Way South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is United Way South Africa's website?
http://www.unitedway.org.za
Are donations to United Way South Africa tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.