The GEPF has more than 300 000 pensioners. Most are ordinary pensioners who have retired from government service and receive monthly pension benefits. There are also other categories of pensioners who receive special pensions, medical pensions, disability pensions or military pensions.
Ordinary pensioners
Ordinary pensioners are retired government employees who have saved for their retirement throughout their careers by paying monthly contributions to the GEPF. In return, when they retire, they are guaranteed certain pension and other benefits. When an ordinary pension dies after retiring, his or her beneficiaries also receive specific benefits. Read more
Medical pensions
These benefits are paid to government employees whose service is ended for medical reasons or because of an injury on duty
Military pensions
These pensions are paid to members of the South African National Defence Force who are injured or disabled while performing military service. Benefits depend on the extent of the disability. A gratuity (a once-off cash lump sum) is paid if the degree of disability is less than 20 percent, while an annuity (monthly pension) is paid if the degree of disability exceeds 20 percent. Military pensioners are also entitled to medical treatment and appliances for their disabilities.