https://www.eppf.co.za/newsroom/announcement/eppfs-digital-transformation-journey

Dear Pensioner/Member,

The EPPF is introducing WhatsApp and USSD functionalities for EPPF members and pensioners with mobile devices. From Wednesday, 13 October 2021, the Fund is changing how it connects and services its members and pensioners with an omni-channel, self-service approach.

SERVICES AND SUPPORT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

WhatsApp and USSD are widely used by companies from banking to information centres. The Fund intends to use these channels to provide services and support to all our members and pensioners. The platforms have been designed to simplify accessing information, interaction, and communication between the Fund and its pensioners.

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https://www.eppf.co.za/newsroom/announcement/the-eppf-partners-with-equites-property-fund-in-logistics-deal

The Fund's investment strategy is approved by the Board of Trustees on an annual basis and is described in the Fund's Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”), which is reviewed by the Board and the financial regulators (i.e., Financial Sector Conduct Authority) annually. 

The Trustees continually analyse the performance of the Fund and regularly review the strategy to ensure it remains relevant during the prevailing market and economic environments, noting however that saving for retirement is a long-term goal and therefore the focus tends to be on the long term. 

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https://www.eppf.co.za/newsroom/announcement/the-minimum-individual-reserve-mir-explained

Dear Member,

Due to the high number of queries received in recent weeks, we have compiled this communication to explain how the withdrawal benefit calculation works. We explain how the Minimum Individual Reserve (MIR) works, how it is impacted by the Earnings Yield, as well as how the calculation is done.

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