PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN SOUTH AFRICA: ADDRESSING UNDERLYING CAUSES OR MITIGATING IMPACT?

Mahomed analyzes the conceptual frameworks guiding independent funders in South Africa, contrasting social-justice philanthropy with traditional models. Through interviews and document analysis, she demonstrates that funders' self-conceptions significantly influence their grant priorities. The study finds that funders adopting justice-oriented frameworks are more likely to pursue structural change and engage with activist agendas, aiming to address underlying causes rather than merely mitigating impacts.