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flag South Africa may allow limited retirement fund access for severely distressed workers, with reforms possibly starting in 2027.

flag 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. flag The proposal, part of a second-phase reform, would require proof of hardship and may include monthly annuity payments instead of lump sums. flag While Cosatu supports broader access, the pension industry warns it could harm long-term retirement savings. flag Stakeholder discussions are set to begin in 2026, with potential changes implemented by 2027. flag The system, launched in 2024, has seen 5.6 million people withdraw R79.3 billion from the savings pot, mostly for short-term needs.

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