Conditions of Membership

I/We hereby subscribe to the conditions of membership and acknowledge: 

  • The Constitution 
  • The Ethical Code

Members of the Buchu Association undertake to participate in access and benefit sharing as legally required by the National Environment Management and Biodiversity Act (No. 10 of 2004). 

Members who are processors undertake to participate in the annual volume survey and: 

  • Sign a non-disclosure agreement with PKF, the contracted accountants of the Buchu Association
  • Submit audited volumes to PKF every year.

Fees

  • Members are requested to pay a once-off joining fee of R10 000. 
  • The annual membership fee is R20 000.
  • Membership is suspended if annual membership has not been paid by 31 July of each year. 
  • Interest is payable at the prime rate of interest as published by ABSA Group Limited on any overdue joining and membership fees.

Buchu Association | Registration number: 249-247 NPO