Over 72,000 wealthy South Africans give $349 million to charity in one year as women and black donors take the lead for the first time
More than 72,000 affluent South Africans donated $349 million to charitable causes in 2025, with women and Black donors taking a leading role in the country's philanthropy landscape for the first time, according to the latest Giving Report.
By Adekunle AgbetiloyeSouth Africa

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- November 3, 2026
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