As South Africans experience the economic challenges
associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the GEPF has once
again ensured that its pensioners are not left vulnerable during these tough economic times. This is after the GEPF approved a pension increase of 3.2% to all pensioners.   

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You may have wondered at one point or another how the GEPF is different from other pension funds in the industry, and more importantly, what that means for you. The Government Employees Pension Fund is a defined benefit fund with over 1.2 million active members....Read more

Compliance with the tax regulations is of great importance as it assists in avoiding delays in payment of pension benefits. GEPF issues out the IRP5 for pensioners and beneficiaries to enable them to submit their income tax returns in line with requirements, whereas active members can obtain these from their employer departments.....Read more

The self-service platform will assist you to access GEPF services from the comfort of your home, office or any place from your mobile phone or any type of PC device, at any given time. The platform is conveniently designed to allow you to access the following, among other services: Update your personal details.....Read more

What is fraud?

Fraud is when deception is used to gain a dishonest advantage, which is often financial, over another person. There are many words used to describe fraud such as scam,
con, swindle, extortion, sham, double-cross, hoax, cheat, ploy, ruse, hoodwink, confidence trick....Read more

Spouses and registered life partners qualify for applicable
benefits pension even if one gets married while in retirement.

These benefits include:
Spouse Pension: This benefit is paid to the lawful spouse of approved life partner of a qualifying member or pensioner who has died.....Read more