The Municipal Workers Retirement Fund is pleased to share an important update with our members and pensioners. The matter was first brought by the Fund to the Gauteng Division of the High Court concerning the Retirement Fund Collective Agreement of 2021, and was heard on the 13 and 14 October 2022. On the 20th of…
Today, 24 September, South Africa celebrates Heritage Day. It is a day set aside to honour the rich diversity of cultures, languages, traditions and beliefs that make up our nation. It is a day that belongs to every South African, whoever you are and wherever you come from. The Municipal Workers Retirement Fund extends warm…
On 9 August, South Africa celebrates National Women’s Day. It is a day that honours the women of our country, their strength, their contribution and their central place in every family, workplace and community. The Municipal Workers Retirement Fund extends warm wishes to all our members, your families and your communities on this important day.…
On 18 July, South Africa and the world mark Nelson Mandela International Day. It is a day recognised by the United Nations and observed in countries across the globe, yet its heart remains here at home. It is a day that asks something simple of each of us: to give 67 minutes of our time…
A Youth Day Message from the Municipal Workers Retirement Fund 16 June 2026 There are moments in a nation’s history that become permanent. Not because they are marked on calendars, but because they changed the course of what came after. The 16th of June 1976 is one of those moments. Fifty years ago, the young…
South Africa has now recorded more than one million Two-Pot withdrawal claims since the system came into effect in September 2024. That is a significant milestone, and one that carries an important message for every fund member who is considering, or has already made, a withdrawal from their Savings Component. We are sharing this…
A Workers’ Day Message from the Municipal Workers Retirement Fund Every early morning. Every long shift. Every task done with care and quiet commitment. Every working South African who shows up, day after day, and gives their best. Workers’ Day is a moment to pause and say, simply and sincerely: thank you from the us.…
A Freedom Day Message from the Municipal Workers Retirement Fund Every South African alive today has grown up in, or lived through, the remarkable journey of a country choosing to build itself anew. This Freedom Day, as the nation marks thirty years of constitutional democracy, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on what…
We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a peaceful and well-deserved break over the long weekend ahead. Whether you are travelling, spending time with family, or simply taking a moment to rest, we wish you safe roads, good health, and happy memories. Our offices will be closed from Friday, 18 April 2025, and will…
