Pension

Pensioners lose out to ‘greedy’ firms

Article Sarah Smit - 25 Oct 2019

A recently released report reveals how big players in the pensions industry have benefited by leaving policy holders out in the cold

The crucial role played by any industry body in the retirement sector

Article Eamonn Ryan - 26 Jul 2019

Upskilling is essential, and local industry rates IRFA's contribution highly

Warning: State pension woes to come

Article Lynley Donnelly - 25 Jan 2019

The GEPF is facing increasing heat over its performance and increasing costs

Brian Molefe petitions Supreme Court over pension payout

Article Sibongile Khumalo - 16 May 2018

In April, the High Court dismissed Molefe’s application for leave to appeal, saying there was no other court that would come to a different conclusion

Fat-cat bosses need to slim down

Article Lynley Donnelly - 25 Aug 2017

Tougher reporting requirements could cut disparities between top execs and employees

Transnet (and death) cheat aged pensioners out of dignified lives

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Aug 2017

A fight drags on to get the state to replenish looted pension funds for those battling to make ends meet.

Retirement? Just forget about it!

Article Thalia Holmes - 2 Jun 2017

The only way to avoid poverty when you’re old is to put enough away while you are earning

State coffers have R456-million in unclaimed pensions

Article Sapaxxxx - 10 Feb 2015

The Government Pensions Administration Agency is attempting to trace the beneficiaries of R456-million in pension money.

Lower fees mean better pensions

Article Lynley Donnelly - 1 Nov 2013

New products using passive investment vehicles could offer South Africans bigger pensions for less.

Rainy days, or a rosy view?

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

There is another side to the picture usually painted about how South Africans save.

Gordhan gets tough on pensions

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 May 2013

In a bid to improve savings the treasury explores fee cuts, which may effect the financial sector.

How a deferred compensation scheme works

Article Maya Fisher French - 6 Dec 2010

Can you postpone paying tax on a deferred compensation fund?

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