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66% of South Africans do not have wills – What are some of the reasons?

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GUEST - David Thomson, Senior Legal Adviser at Sanlam Trust



Sixty-six percent of South Africans do not have wills, and this shortfall cuts across ages, income levels, and demographic groups.



This is according to Sanlam Legacy’s 2025 Survey on South Africans and Wills, which found that although most people recognise the importance of estate planning, far fewer act on that knowledge.
18 Sep 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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