Muvhango Lukhaimane, Pension Funds Adjudicator A death benefit nomination form is a guideline for a provident fund when distributing benefits, as the fund has the discretion to...
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Highlights of the 2025 Pension Lawyers Association conference
Nathalie Burrows, Editor at EBnet I was privileged to attend this year’s PLA conference – where, once again, the conference committee was on point with thought-provoking and...
Employer’s failure to intervene renders female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim
Deon Visagie, Partner & Jamie Jacobs, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel In Makombe v Cape Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists and Others, the Labour Court found that a pastor...
The role of empathetic leadership in creating a culture of psychological safety
Humsha Ramgobin, Group CHRO at Mediclinic Leaders set the tone for workplace culture. They influence performance, productivity, and profitability, and they shape the environment in...
Life annuity rates up 11% this year amidst Trump and GNU chaos
Deane Moore, CEO of Just SA Amidst the massive turmoil in local and global investment markets in the last week, there is good news for pensioners: life annuity rates are up 11% this...
Staying focused on the bigger picture
Alan Wood, Head: Investment Consulting at Simeka Consultants and Actuaries A retirement fund is a long-term investment vehicle. Most defined contribution retirement funds in South...
Navigating healthcare in South Africa: Why employers and employees need a broker more than ever
Trevor Schoonraad, Health Manager at Axiomatic Consultants As a healthcare broker for the last 25 years, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming and confusing South Africa’s healthcare...
Protecting South Africa’s orphaned minors with beneficiary funds
Advocate Sankie Morata CFP, CEO of Sanlam Trust One of a parent's biggest concerns is what will happen to their children if something happens to the parent. Who will care for the...
What happens to the remaining benefit if a member of a beneficiary fund dies?
David Hurford, CEO of Fairheads Benefit Services A beneficiary fund exists to make sure that the money left to minor children of deceased retirement fund members is used to meet their...
How innovation has revolutionised pension fund administration in the two-pot era
Siphamandla Buthelezi, Head of Platforms at NMG Benefits The introduction of the two-pot pension fund system marked a significant shift for fund administrators, requiring them to...
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