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Kinship: Ishwar Ramlutchman was adopted by the late Zulu monarch, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and bestowed the name Prince Mabheka. Photos: Supplied

Zulu-Indian Prince Turns 50: Ishwar’s Golden Jubilee on Screen

‘From Indenture to Royalty’ traces Prince Ishwar’s journey from humble beginnings to philanthropy, wellness advocacy and cross-cultural leadership

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
From South African classrooms to Gaza’s borders, the message is clear: charity must always begin with generosity, but its destiny is to become justice.

Charity must be strategic. Enough of the bleeding hearts

Generosity without focus is sentiment. Strategic charity, urgent and directed, is transformation

4 min read
The amount in dollars of charitable donations has declined. Perhaps venture philanthropy is the answer.

Rethink philanthropy for sustainable development

The amount in dollars of charitable donations has declined. Perhaps venture philanthropy is the answer

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
Open Society Foundations president, Binaifer Nowrojee, who was in South Africa this month. (X/@NowrojeeOSF)

Open Society Foundations adapts to a new world

The George Soros-founded private funder says it does not have the capacity to fill the void left by USAid cuts

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read