Across South Africa, countless charities and non-profit organisations work every day to uplift communities, address urgent social challenges and create lasting change. From feeding schemes and education programmes to animal welfare and environmental conservation, these organisations play a vital role in building a more inclusive and compassionate society.
At Payfast by Network, we’re proud to stand behind the incredible work these causes do. We provide charities with reliable, secure and easy-to-use payment solutions that help them accept donations in South Africa—online, in-person with our card machine, or both.
Irrespective of whether you’re a small community NPO or a nationally recognised NGO, our platform makes it simpler to grow your support base and focus on what matters most: your mission.
A trusted donation partner for South African charities
Non-profits often operate with limited funding, time and resources. That’s why having an efficient, trustworthy payment gateway can make a world of difference. With Payfast, charities can quickly and easily start accepting secure online donations, without being weighed down by complex admin or costly monthly fees.
Here’s why thousands of South African causes choose Payfast as their donation payment gateway:
- Quick and easy onboarding for registered non-profits
- No monthly or setup fees, so more money goes directly to your mission
- Wide variety of payment methods to suit your donor’s preference, including credit and debit cards, Instant EFT, SnapScan, Zapper and Capitec Pay
- PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance and SSL encryption, ensuring every transaction is protected
- Recurring billing options, enabling supporters to give monthly and help you build consistent funding
- More than 70 ecommerce integrations, including WordPress, Wix, Shopify and more
Our donation platform is designed to build trust at every step, with visible security indicators at checkout that help reassure your donors that their contributions are safe.
Supporting causes that make a difference
Here are a few inspiring organisations that rely on Payfast to support their work:
Education and youth empowerment
IkamvaYouth provides academic support, mentorship and career guidance to help young South Africans succeed and break the cycle of poverty.
Food security and poverty relief
Gift of the Givers and Ladles of Love serve millions through feeding schemes, disaster relief and humanitarian aid across the country.
Animal welfare
Local SPCAs like those in Cape Town and Durban, as well as organisations like DARG depend on donations to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused or abandoned animals.
Healthcare & Mental Wellness
CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation SA) and SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) offer critical emotional and medical support to patients and families in crisis. Reach for a Dream also relies on donations to help bring joy to children facing life-threatening illnesses.
Environmental Conservation
Organisations like WWF South Africa protects the country’s land, oceans and wildlife to help ensure a sustainable future for all.
These causes, and many more, rely on regular contributions from the public to keep doing what they do. By using Payfast, they’re able to offer a seamless, secure donation experience that encourages trust, drives engagement and boosts long-term support.
Grow your impact with Payfast
From local community events to large-scale national campaigns, our flexible platform supports every kind of fundraising effort. You can easily collect once-off online donations, set up recurring giving through subscription campaigns, or accept in-person payments using a card machine—all in one seamless solution.
Our goal is simple: to empower you with the tools to raise more, reach more people and spend less time worrying about admin—so you can focus on your purpose.
Join thousands of South African charities who trust Payfast to help them accept donations online and in person. Sign up with Payfast today and start accepting secure, hassle-free donations.
