What every MWRF member needs to know Published by: Municipal Workers Retirement Fund Date: March 2026 The Two-Pot Retirement System came into effect on 1 September 2024. On 1 March 2026, South Africa entered the third withdrawal window under this system, marking the start of the 2026/27 tax year. If you have not yet made…
MWRF stands with every member, in every municipality, across South Africa. Today, South Africa marks Human Rights Day. It is a day that reminds us of how far this country has come, and of the rights every South African is entitled to, including the right to dignity, the right to security, and the right to…
As the year 2025 draws to a close, the Municipal Workers Retirement Fund (MWRF) wishes all its valued members a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday season. Your dedication and essential service to our municipalities throughout the year have been exemplary, and we trust this time will offer you the peace and rejuvenation you have earned.…
A Call to Transform Our Heritage from Memory to Movement Heritage Month arrives with a profound challenge. The 2025 theme—”Reimagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era”—demands revolution. It asks us to transform cultural treasures into living, breathing engines of change. To our Municipal Workers’ Retirement Fund members, this resonates deeply. You’ve built South Africa’s…
Dear Member, Please note that the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein has dismissed the appeal by the SALGBC, SAMWU and IMATU and set aside the September 2021 collective agreement on account of illegality, with costs. We are aware that they are planning to approach the Constitutional Court to challenge this judgment. View judgment below.…
STRONG INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE FOR MUNICIPAL WORKERS’ RETIREMENT FUND MEMBERS
Actual investment performance from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
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Dear Esteemed MWRF Members, On 18 July, we commemorate Nelson Mandela Day, a significant occasion to honour Madiba’s enduring legacy of resilience, reconciliation, and commitment to social justice. His principles offer a profound framework for ethical conduct and service within our communities. Mandela’s vision, “It is in your hands to make a better world for…
The Municipal Workers Retirement Fund (MWRF) extends its heartfelt commemoration to all South Africans on Youth Day, observed annually on 16 June. This significant day serves as a powerful reminder of the pivotal role played by the youth of 1976 in shaping the nation’s democratic future. Today, the MWRF recognises the enduring spirit and vital…
The MWRF is pleased to announce the successful completion and report payout of the TWO-POT for the period to date 2024, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to member transparency and efficient financial management.
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