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…
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.…
