Philanthropy in South Africa: Horizontality, Ubuntu and Social Justice

by Shauna Mottiar (Editor), Mvuselelo Ngcoya (Editor)

Dominant narratives of philanthropy often portray Africans as mere recipients of aid, usually from well-endowed, Western almoners – the West distributing charity to impecunious Africans. The contributors to this volume turn this argument on its head and what about the beneficent spirit of multitudes of Africans whose acts of generosity sustain millions of their compatriots? This volume is unique in that it illuminates research on philanthropy in Africa by using case studies and ethnographic material to examine a number of themes.

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018