WHO IS GEPF
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is Africa’s largest pension fund. We have more than 1.265 million active members, in excess of 473 312 pensioners and beneficiaries, and assets worth more than R2.09 trillion.
GEPF is a defined benefit pension fund that was established in May 1996 when various public sector funds were consolidated. Our core business, which is governed by the Government Employees Pension Law (or GEP Law), as amended, is to manage and administer pensions and other benefits for government employees in South Africa.

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Recent News
GEPF’s investment strategies continue to protect the Funds’ assets as it reaches R2.32 trillion market value amidst a poor performing South African and global economy
MEDIA RELEASE 20 November 2023, Pretoria The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is pleased to…
GEPF Chairperson Dondo Mogajane announces launch of Transformation Policy
Media Statement 10 October 2023 Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) Chairperson Dondo Mogajane officially launched…
Reminder for multiple income earners to make their choices
Media Statement 27 June 2023 In September 2022, some Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) pensioners…
THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND PENSIONERS WILL RECEIVE A 5.55% ANNUAL PENSION INCREASE AS OF 1 APRIL 2023
Date: 14 March 2023 The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is pleased to announce an…