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Two-pot withdrawals reveal a bigger financial protection gap

23 March 2026

The two-pot system is designed to give South Africans access to a limited lump sum from their retirement savings once a year, to help tide them over financial emergencies.

Repeating Two-Pot withdrawals could weaken families’ long-term financial wellbeing

09 March 2026

Old Mutual Personal Finance is urging South Africans to pause and seek professional financial advice before making another withdrawal from their Two-Pot retirement savings after the new tax year opened on 1 March 2026.

The confidence illusion: Why most South Africans think they’re ready for retirement (but aren’t)

05 March 2026

Many South Africans believe they are “on track” for retirement. They’re saving something. They belong to an employer fund. They have a plan – or at least, they think they do.

IRFA Welcomes Budget Relief for Savers, Urges Action on Critical Technical Reforms to Benefit Members

02 March 2026

The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) welcomed the inflation-related relief for savers announced in the 2026 National Budget, while simultaneously urging National Treasury and SARS to address outstanding technical and administrative blockages that continue to hinder the efficient operation of retirement funds and negatively impact member outcomes.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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