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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Dear Valued Member,
The Municipal Workers’ Retirement Fund fondly celebrates its 31st year of establishment in June 2025. However, the first membership of the fund started trickling in at the beginning of 1995, which in essence means 30 years of active membership.
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Today, we honour the hardworking women and men who keep our municipalities running. For 30 years, the Municipal Workers Retirement Fund (MWRF) has proudly stood beside South Africa’s municipal workers — protecting your retirement savings and supporting your rights every step of the way. On this Workers’ Day, we salute your dedication, resilience, and commitment…
“Municipal troubles appear worse Adv. Mothusi Lepheana, municipal manager of the Mafube Local Municipality…A visit to the trouble ridden Mafube Local Municipality by the Free State premier, Maqueen LetsohaMathae, on Wednesday, 23 April, came in the midst of a full-scale investigation, ordered by a judge of the Free State High Court”.
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Dear Valued Member, Please remember that if you claimed the first R30 000.00 from your 2-Pot savings, you will be entitled to a new savings pot starting from 1 September 2024. However, the new pot will no longer offer another R30 000.00 claim. You should also note that once you claim from your 2-pot after…
We stand united in celebrating 31 years of freedom, democracy, and progress. In 30 years of existence, the Municipal Workers Retirement Fund (MWRF) has proudly supported and safeguarded the retirement savings of municipal workers across South Africa. At the MWRF, we honour the courage of those who fought for our rights and the resilience of…
The Municipal Workers Retirement Fund (MWRF) demonstrates a commitment to financial accountability and sound management practices. This is evidenced by the unqualified opinion issued by the independent auditors on 27th September 2024, following their audit of the Fund’s annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023. The audit was conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. The auditors, PKF VGA Incorporated, confirmed that the financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Regulatory Reporting Requirements for Retirement Funds in South Africa.
This unqualified opinion signifies that the financial statements present a fair and accurate representation of the Fund’s financial position and performance. Furthermore, the auditors drew on evidence obtained regarding information contained in the schedule that has been extracted from the Fund’s underlying accounting records that were the subject of their audit engagement on the annual financial statements. This thorough scrutiny of the Fund’s financial records provides stakeholders with confidence in the integrity and reliability of the reported financial information.
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The Municipal Workers Retirement Fund (MWRF) is pleased to provide an update on the implementation of the two-pot system and the resulting disbursement of funds to its members. To date, R241 139 052.07, has been successfully paid out to members. This reflects the Fund’s operational capacity to execute the legislative frameworks governing pension fund disbursements.…