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South Africa may allow limited retirement fund access for severely distressed workers, with reforms possibly starting in 2027.
South Africa’s National Treasury is exploring limited access to the retirement pot under the two-pot system for those in severe financial distress, particularly retrenched workers with no other income.
The proposal, part of a second-phase reform, would require proof of hardship and may include monthly annuity payments instead of lump sums.
While Cosatu supports broader access, the pension industry warns it could harm long-term retirement savings.
Stakeholder discussions are set to begin in 2026, with potential changes implemented by 2027.
The system, launched in 2024, has seen 5.6 million people withdraw R79.3 billion from the savings pot, mostly for short-term needs.
Sudáfrica puede permitir el acceso limitado al fondo de jubilación para trabajadores gravemente afligidos, con reformas que posiblemente comiencen en 2027.