South Africa
Living Will
R 249
Record preferences for future medical treatment and end-of-life care, consistent with ethical and statutory healthcare frameworks.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
Advance care directives interact with clinical ethics and consent. Align with your treating practitioners and family; POPIA applies to health information.
- National Health Act 61 of 2003
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (s 12 — bodily integrity)
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
Typical questions we'll walk you through
Each step uses plain language—icons help you scan what comes next.
Life-sustaining treatment preferences?
Resuscitation, ventilation, artificial nutrition where applicable.
Healthcare proxy or spokesperson?
Who should speak if you cannot.
Pain management and comfort care?
Priorities for palliative-focused options.
Guided online builder for this template is on our roadmap. Use these questions with your attorney or contact us for priority access.
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