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Community Schemes Ombud Service publication

Community Schemes Ombud ServiceRef: https://csos.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JAN_MAR26.pdf

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Source domain: csos.org.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document appears to be Issue 32 of CSOS Connect, a publication by the Council for the Regulation of Community Schemes (CSOS). It includes information about an upcoming office move, the CSOS Connect payment flow for paying schemes, and features on governance guidance such as the SCA ruling process, the 2025 consolidated practice directive, and dispute resolution. It also states CSOS's vision, mission, and values, and lists editorial and staff credits.

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online dispute resolution

Online CSOS disputes (from 1 April 2026)

CSOS states that from 1 April 2026 all CSOS disputes will go online, meaning disputes will be handled through an online process.

Who it is for
people with CSOS disputes
How to act on it
Use the CSOS online dispute process from 01 April 2026.
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FROM 01 APRIL 2026, ALL CSOS DISPUTES GO ONLINE
information update

Upcoming office move details (from 1 April 2026)

CSOS says it will provide all details of its upcoming office move from 1 April 2026.

Who it is for
members of the public who need CSOS office move details
How to act on it
Wait for CSOS to publish the full office move details from 1 April 2026.
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FROM 1 APRIL 2026 ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR UPCOMING OFFICE MOVE
online paymentOngoing

Pay a community scheme via CSOS Connect payment flow

CSOS Connect provides a step-by-step payment flow to pay for a selected scheme, including entering an amount with a minimum of R25, selecting a bank account, choosing a payment instruction date, and confirming the payment.

Who it is for
CSOS Connect users who want to pay for a scheme
How to act on it
Login to CSOS Connect, go to “My Schemes”, select the scheme and click “Make a Payment”, enter an amount (minimum R25), click “Pay Now”, select a bank account, choose the payment instruction date, confirm by checking “Do you want to proceed”, and click “Confirm Payment”.
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CSOS CONNECT PAYMENT FLOW Login to CSOS Connect and click “My Schemes”1 Select the Scheme you wish to pay for and click “Make a Payment”2 Enter Amount (Min R25)3 Amount must be at least R25 4 Click “Pay Now” Select Bank Account5 Click “Amend” to change the amount8 Checkbox Unchecked Confirm Payment Enabled Amend Amount 7 Choose Payment Instruction Date6 Check the box that says “Do you want to proceed”9 Click “Confirm Payment” 10

Facts

Reference

https://csos.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JAN_MAR26.pdf

Amounts

R 25

Key Takeaways

  • organization: CSOS (Council for the Regulation of Community Schemes)
  • issue: Issue 32, January - March 2026
  • upcoming office move: details to be provided from 1 April 2026
  • CSOS Connect payment flow steps: login, select scheme, enter amount (min R25), pay, choose bank account, confirm payment
  • dispute resolution: CSOS online disputes from 1 April 2026
  • governance guidance: SCA ruling implications; 2025 consolidated practice directive
  • vision: reliable and transparent regulatory authority
  • mission: regulate community schemes, provide education/training, accessible dispute resolution
  • values: Service Excellence, Independence, Integrity, Accountability

Dates

Closing Date

1 April 2026