Dear Member,

In 2026, EPPF proudly commemorates 76 years of caring beyond tomorrow; for you, your family, and society at large. With assets exceeding R250 billion, we remain committed to securing your financial future through responsible, member-focused stewardship.  

A core part of this commitment is ensuring that all Fund processes and memberships are fully aligned with EPPF Fund Rules and legal requirements. 

Why we are contacting some members  

You may have heard about the eligibility declarator process. This process arises from the need for the Fund to independently confirm that all members were permanently employed at the time they joined the Fund, as required by EPPF Fund Rules. 

This became particularly important following the well-publicised matter involving former Eskom CEO Mr Brian Molefe, which highlighted the need for strict adherence to membership requirements. The outcome of those court processes require that the Fund independently reviews and confirms, based on original employment documents, that all members who participated in the Fund were employed on a permanent basis.  

Please bear in mind that the Fund has all your historical pension fund contribution and benefit information. However, until recently, the Fund did not request copies of the original employment contracts that were in place between you and your employer. Those would have indicated that you were employed on a permanent basis. Eskom has also been unable to assist us in retrieving these contracts for some members. 

Employers are not required by law to retain employment records indefinitely. As a result, some historical records are no longer accessible to EPPF. Your assistance will therefore enable us to formally regularise all memberships and ensure the Fund's long-term integrity. 

Who is affected 

This process does not apply to all members. 

The Fund will contact only those members for whom original employment records could not be obtained from Eskom. 

If you are not contacted, no action is required from you. 

What this means for you 

• Your benefits remain secure. 

Your pension payments and benefits will continue as usual. 

• We need your assistance. 

If you are contacted, please help us confirm your employment status at the time you joined the Fund. 

• EPPF will handle the legal process that will follow. 

The information you provide will support our court application for a declarator order confirming your membership as fully compliant. You do not need to attend court or appoint legal representation. 

We simply need your help 

If you have employment records from when you joined Eskom, please share them with us. If you don’t, that’s not a problem. Simply complete the Declarator form. You can access it by placing your cursor on this link and clicking on it to open our website: https://www.eppf.co.za/media/declaration, or by contacting us using the contact details provided below.  

What you need to do (if contacted) 

If you have employment records, please submit any one of the following: 

• Letter of employment 
• Employment contract 
• Offer letter reflecting your start date 
• Salary card 

If you do not have the above, please submit any two of the following: 

• Long service letter 
• Certificate of Service 
• Employee transfer letter 
• Payslip reflecting your start date 

If you do not have any documents 

• Simply complete the declarator form 
• Submit it together with a certified copy of your ID 

This will allow EPPF to proceed with the process on your behalf. 

If you are not contacted  

If you’re worried that you’ve not been contacted and you wish to double-check with us, you may contact us through these dedicated contact points for this eligibility declarator process: declare@eppf.co.za or 0800 079 672. Please include your full name and membership number or ID number in your email, so we can advise you. Please also include a phone number where we can reach you.   

Next steps   

• EPPF has been reaching out to affected members in phases, starting with Gauteng and Mpumalanga. This process allows us to address your queries in a reasonable timeframe.    
• From March 2026, the process has rolled out to members in all regions.  
• You can also read our Frequently Asked Questions to assist your understanding of the matter.  
• If you are contacted, please submit your information by 30 June 2026.   
• Once finalised, your membership status will be formally confirmed in our records, and we will notify you accordingly. 

Kind regards,

EPPF