6 June 2006
The National Treasury has undertaken a roadshow to announce the launch of
the Special Pensions awareness campaign. The aim of the campaign is to inform
potential beneficiaries of amendments to the Special Pensions Act and to reach
people who have not yet applied. Next week we visit the Free State.
The National Treasuryâs Special Pensions office wishes to invite potential
beneficiaries who have not yet applied for a special pension.
Amendments to the Special Pensions Act that will be communicated include;
provisions for surviving spouses or orphans of pensioners to receive a monthly
pension in addition to the lump sum payment previously received funeral benefit
to be paid to the families of deceased pensioners, or the deceased spouses and
children of pensioners who benefit from the Special Pensions Act.
The awareness campaign will give further details around the application
process, the qualification criteria for people who are eligible for a special
pension and will also encourage potential beneficiaries to apply before the 31
December 2006 closing date. Individuals whose applications had been rejected in
the past by both the Special Pensions Board and Review Board may apply for
reconsideration of their application provided that they are able to present
material facts not previously provided to the Boards.
Details about the latest public meeting is as follows
Date: 8 June 2006
Venue: City: Bloemfontein, Claredon Hall (City Hall precinct), opposite the
Glass Palace C/o De Villiers and Charles St
Time: 10:00
Enquiries:
Lindani Mbunyuza
Cell: 083 327 9987.
Issued by: National Treasury
6 June 2006
