Philanthropy feature: Annual 2020 review of SA philanthropy

Covid has brought the work of philanthropists and foundations and the partnerships they have with the NGO’s that have kept the wolf from the door to the fore in South Africa. And that makes this year’s Annual 2020 review of SA Philanthropy, which is always vital reading to get a better understanding of the sector, even more important this year. During this pandemic, social media is full of negative comments relating to philanthropy, with suspicions being raised around alleged abuses of power, parochial agendas and corruption. Michael Avery speaks to Shelagh Gastrow, advisor to the philanthropy sector about the headline findings from this year’s annual.