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Philanthropy in South Africa is evolving. High-net-worth individuals want to make a more meaningful impact but struggle to find trusted causes, direct their giving effectively and measure outcomes. Against growing scepticism around corporate purpose, credibility has never mattered more. Nedbank Private Wealth is elevating philanthropy from a supporting service to a key pillar of its wealth proposition, and the 2026 Giving Report is the flagship moment to reintroduce the offering in a more integrated, visible and impactful way.
The 2026 Nedbank Private Wealth Giving Report is built on research with individuals earning more than R2 million a year or holding a net worth above R10 million, it looks beyond the rand value of generosity to the intentions, structures and hopes that shape it. Join Nedbank and News 24 as we unpack the report's findings and what purpose-driven change looks like in practice.
It’s not how much money
you make, but how much money
you keep, how hard it works for you,
and how many generations
you keep it for.
ROBERT KIYOSAKI
R2.9bn in cash and 3.1 million hours: How a younger, more diverse SA is redefining philanthropy
Nedbank’s Giving Report VI found that 86% of affluent South Africans gave in 2025, contributing R2.9 billion in cash, R2.9 billion in goods and 3.1 million volunteer hours. More than a third of givers are under 40, over half are Black African and 55% are women. But the real shift is in expectations: donors want evidence, structure and lasting impact, not just good intentions.
OPINION
Beyond pilots: philanthropy’s role in shifting youth employment
Philanthropies are uniquely positioned to drive innovative and sustainable change for young South Africans, writes Najwah Allie-Edries, Head of the Jobs Fund at National Treasury.
OPINION
Artificial intelligence and the evolution of social impact
Rapelang Rabana, Co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide, unpacks the limitations of the AI hype for Africa and guides philanthropists on investing strategically to increase access, relevance and impact.
OPINION
Sustainable by design: building a resilient nonprofit sector
Confronting South Africa’s complex social challenges requires organisations with well-designed, future-facing finance systems, writes Soraya Joonas, Finance Director at Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement.
PROFILE
The new face of giving: Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa on the future of global philanthropy
Philanthropy's measure of success is not how much is given but the capacity that remains, writes Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa, President and CEO of Higherlife Foundation, Delta Philanthropies and Akello.
OPINION
Nedbank redefines the meaning of giving for Private Wealth clients
Tracy Muller, Head of Advice and Philanthropy at Nedbank Private Wealth, makes the case for structured philanthropy as a core part of wealth planning, not an afterthought, but a lasting legacy.
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