Nedbank Private Wealth Giving Report Insights 2026

Assets under management

Assets under management

R1.6 trillion

2025/26 Donation

2025/26 Donation

R501 billion

Tax efficiency

Tax efficiency

R17.2 billion

CET1 ratio

CET1 ratio

12.9%

Permanent employees

Permanent employees

29 795

Clients

Clients

8 million

Consumer net protector score (NPS)

Consumer net protector score (NPS)

77

BBBEE contributor status

BBBEE contributor status

Level1

Carbon-neutral operations

Carbon-neutral operations

Since 2009

Nedbank Private Wealth Giving Reports

Giving with Intention 86% Give Back

Giving with Intention 86% Give Back

Giving remains deeply embedded in affluent South African society, with more than 72,000 affluent individuals contributing money, goods or time annually.

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A New Generation of Givers 55% Women | 59% Black South Africans

A New Generation of Givers 55% Women | 59% Black South Africans

The profile of giving is changing, led by a younger, more diverse generation of philanthropists shaping South Africa's future.

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Giving at Scale R5.8 Billion Total Impact

Giving at Scale R5.8 Billion Total Impact

Affluent South Africans contributed an estimated R2.9 billion in cash, R2.9 billion in goods, and 3.1 million volunteer hours.

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Trust Matters Most 80% Choose Causes Based on Need

Trust Matters Most 80% Choose Causes Based on Need

Giving decisions begin with visible need, but trust, governance and personal connection ultimately determine where support goes.

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Building a Legacy 55% Open to Collective Giving

Building a Legacy 55% Open to Collective Giving

While only 20% have included giving in their wills, more than half are willing to explore collective giving structures that can amplify long-term impact.

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Tax directory 2025/26

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Estate planning 101

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