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Background The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School invites qualified monitoring, evaluation and learning experts (organisations or individuals) to express interest in conducting a Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) of a research project, designed in 2022 and now in its third year of a five-year implementation. The research investment focuses on…

CAPSI-Funded Partial Scholarships for the Master of Management in African Philanthropy (MMAP) and Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation (PDMRM) The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School (University of the Witwatersrand) invites applications for partial scholarships from qualified applicants who wish to pursue postgraduate studies…

By Thandi Makhubele and Sandile Tshabalala Earlier this year, the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) hosted a thought-provoking public lecture exploring the vital role of women in shaping the philanthropic landscape. The lecture, titled ‘Women in Philanthropy: Liberation, Activism and Leadership’ was delivered by Dr Barbara Masekela, South Africa’s former Ambassador to…

Johannesburg, South Africa — 1 October 2025   The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School has released a landmark report exploring how Africa’s non-profit sector contributes to the creation of dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young people across the continent.   This pioneering research initiative, funded by the…

Is academic research moving into the world of digital content – reels, carousels and stories – to stay relevant and connect with today’s youth? CAPSI Africa is taking on that challenge with a bold initiative to transform research into creative content that speaks directly to young people across the continent.   The Centre on African…

PhD students from across Africa gathered at the Wits Rural Facility in Mpumalanga for the annual CAPSI–Wits PhD Writing and Methodology Workshop. The week-long retreat created space for doctoral candidates to strengthen their academic writing, refine research methods, and connect with leading scholars in the field of African philanthropy. Hosted by the Centre on African…

The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School is launching a Pan-African Youth Competition under a project on dignified and fulfilling job creation for young Africans by the nonprofit sector, supported and funded by one of our partners.   We invite dynamic teams and organisations owned and managed by young people between the ages…

The co-convenors of the 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6APC) invite organisations, researchers and practitioners to submit session proposals for the conference. Under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World”, 6APC will explore financing practices and models that enable African economic sovereignty, local agency and long-term sustainability. Set to be hosted at The…

The convenors of the 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6APC) invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for the academic dimension of the conference. The 6th APC, under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World, will explore financing models that ensure African economic sovereignty, local agency, and long-term sustainability. Set to be hosted at The…

On 11 March 2025, Binaifer Nowrojee, President of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), delivered a powerful lecture at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Hosted by the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), the lecture and high-level panel explored the potential of philanthropy in addressing Africa’s systemic challenges in a sustainable manner,…