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SA Pension Funds Lose R200bn — Markets React

South African pension funds have collectively lost R200 billion in value over the last twelve months, marking one of the most severe contractions in the local retirement sector in decades. This mas…

May 13, 2026

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South Africa’s Youth Close Wealth Gap with Private Pensions

South Africa’s younger generation is bridging the wealth gap by investing in private pensions, according to new data from the Government of South Africa’s Department of Finance. The shift is reshap…

Apr 11, 2026

About #state pension

The state pension is a government-provided financial support system for retirees, which varies by country in terms of eligibility age, benefit amount, and funding mechanisms. Recent discussions have focused on potential reforms to address sustainability and adequacy in light of aging populations and economic challenges.