Conversations on African Philanthropy
The Conversations on African Philanthropy podcast features leaders and game-changers whose work has enabled social investment and philanthropy in Africa. Hosted by the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), the podcast supports the mission of promoting social change by fostering a culture of effective giving and corporate social and civic responsibility.
Founded in 2017 and situated within Wits Business School, CAPSI aspires to nurture a new generation of African experts, researchers and leaders in African Philanthropy, Social Investment and related disciplines. The Centre serves as a source of knowledge and learning, a platform for partnerships, and a hub for community engagement for participating organisations and institutions across and for the benefit of Africa. CAPSI’s offerings include postgraduate academic programmes, short courses, masterclasses, post-doctoral fellowships, publications and partner-collaborated research and development projects in social investment and philanthropy.
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Conversations on African Philanthropy
Karabo Kgoleng |158 | Teaching creative writing while elevating African storytelling
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This series of conversations with women in African philanthropy was recorded on the sidelines of the African Women Writers retreat that took place at the Wits Rural Facility in Limpopo, South Africa, and hosted by CAPSI’s Adɔyɛ Programme. Adɔyɛ is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the contributions of African women in philanthropy while creating spaces for dialogue, learning and collaboration.
Karabo Kgoleng is a South African broadcaster, writer and cultural commentator known for her work in literature, media and the promotion of African storytelling.
In her conversation with Masego Madzwamuse, Karabo reflects on the importance of teaching creative writing while elevating African storytelling and voices across the continent. Some of their talking points include:
The importance of nurturing and mentoring emerging African writers.
Teaching creative writing as a way to preserve African histories, identities and lived experiences.
Exploring the role of storytelling in shaping culture, memory and social change.
The need for authentic African narratives in literature and media spaces.
Why emotional depth and lived experience remain central to meaningful storytelling in the age of AI.
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