Good Samaritans: S.A middle-classes donate 30% of their income to charity monthly

A charity organisation, Charities Aid Foundation - CAF, has released a report revealing that South Africa's middle-classes, on a monthly basis, give away 35% of their monthly income to help others.

Gill Bates, head of CAF-Southern Africa, revealed to the BBC that the research focused on middle-class South Africans who live in urban areas.

She added:

"It's a huge amount of one's income and we think this speaks directly to the philosophy of Ubuntu.

"It's a huge amount of one's income and we think this speaks directly to the philosophy of Ubuntu."

Ms Bates said the findings were all the more "humbling" because it shows that people were still willing to donate to charities and individuals despite tough economic times in the country:

Quote Message: Its really pleasing and humbling to see that although people are having to tighten their belts, the spirit of giving has not diminished."
Its really pleasing and humbling to see that although people are having to tighten their belts, the spirit of giving has not diminished."