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Nedbank Private Wealth Giving Report Insights 2026
Assets under management
R1.6 trillion
2025/26 Donation
R501 billion
Tax efficiency
R17.2 billion
CET1 ratio
12.9%
Permanent employees
29 795
Clients
8 million
Consumer net protector score (NPS)
77
BBBEE contributor status
Level1
Carbon-neutral operations
Since 2009
Nedbank Private Wealth Giving Reports
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First-hand insights on high-net-worth giving in South Africa
In 2010, Nedbank Private Wealth launched The Giving Report – the first comprehensive survey on the giving behaviour of high-net-worth individuals in South Africa.
Our report provides insight on:
How much money is donated
How much time and goods are donated
What motivates people to give
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