STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO VIDEO PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM PETZER PROVIDINGMISLEADING INFORMATION ABOUT THE GEPF

The GEPF is aware of a video being widely shared on social media that contains severalserious inaccuracies about the Fund’s financial health, the 2025 pension increase, and howthe GEPF operates. While we understand that members and pensioners are under financialpressure and want answers, it is important to deal with facts – not speculation ormisinformation. This […]
THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND PENSIONERS WILL RECEIVE A 2.9% ANNUAL PENSION INCREASE AS OF 1 APRIL 2025

The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is pleased to announce an annual pension increase of 2.9% to its pensioners effective 1 April 2025. Pensioners who retired on or before 1 April 2024 are to receive an increase of 2.9%. Pensioners who retired after 1 April 2024 are to receive a proportionate increase based on the […]
GEPF Board Appoints Frans Baleni as its Chairperson

Date: 12 December 2024 Pretoria – The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Frans Baleni as a trustee and new Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. Mr Baleni was appointed Chairperson at the Board sitting of 11 December 2024, following the resignation of the former chairperson, Mr Dondo […]
The GEPF remains financially strong and resilient, recording an unprecedented market value of R2.38 trillion amidst numerous South African and global economy challenges

MEDIA RELEASE 12 November 2024, Pretoria The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is pleased to announce its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2024. Key Performance Indicators: The 2023/24 financial year was turbulent and uncertain for investors in South Africa and globally. Despite the volatile environment, the GEPF portfolio remains financially strong and […]
Resignation of Chairperson of the GEPF Board of Trustees

Media Statement Pretoria: 04 November 2024 GEPF Board of Trustees today received and noted Mr. Mogajane’ s resignation as a trustee and Chairperson of the Board. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Mogajane for his service as a trustee and Chairperson. The Board also wishes Mr. Mogajane well in his future endeavors. In line with […]
Gepf Announces An Increase To The Funeral Benefits

Media Release09 May 2024, Pretoria In a significant move to bolster support for members, pensioners, and beneficiaries during times of bereavement, the GEPF is pleased to announce a 25% increase in the funeral benefits for members. The purpose of GEPF funeral benefits is to help pay the funeral costs when a member or pensioner passes […]
The Gepf Continues To Be A Leader In Responsible Investment Practices

Media Release Pretoria: 15 April 2024 The GEPF scored significantly above the median range compared to its local and global peersof asset owners for responsible investing activities in the PRI 2023 Assessment Report. PRI reporting is the largest global reporting project on responsible investment developed withinvestors, for investors. The report facilitates learning and development by […]
GEPF warns of fake letters with respect pension payments

The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has become aware of fraudulent letters being sent to GEPF members and pensioners, using fake GEPF letterheads by fraudsters trying to defraud members and pensioners off their pension’s monies. The individuals are sending letters to GEPF members and pensioners to request information relating to their pending pension payments. These […]
The Government Employees Pension Fund Pensioners Will Receive A 6% Annual Pension Increase As Of 1 April 2024

The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is pleased to announce an annual pension increase of 6% to its pensioners effective 1 April 2024. Pensioners who retired on or before 1 April 2023 are to receive an increase of 6%. Pensioners who retired after 1 April 2023 are to receive a proportionate increase based on the […]
Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) data breach

MEDIA RELEASE 12 March 2024 The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has noted the release of data purportedly from its administrator, the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) by the ransomware group LockBit. The GEPF is extremely concerned with this alleged security breach, as it was informed by GPAA that no data breach had occurred when […]