Pension Laws Amendment Act 89 of 1988

The Pension Laws Amendment Act 89 of 1988 intends:

• to amend the Associated Institutions Pension Fund Act, 1963, so as to provide that regulations shall be made after consultation with the Minister of National Education;
• to amend the Government Service Pension Act, 1973 [repealed in 2011], so as
  • to adjust certain definitions;
  • to regulate the pension rights of persons in the education service of the departments responsible for education; and
  • to provide that regulations shall be made after consultation with the Minister of National Education;
• to amend the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973, so as
  • to substitute obsolete expressions and to delete the definitions of "secretary" and "Black affairs authority"; and
  • to abolish the Black Compensation Fund and to transfer its funds, rights and liabilities to the Mines and Works Compensation Fund;
• to amend the General Pensions Act, 1979, so as
  • to adjust certain definitions;
  • to amend the formula according to which benefits are calculated which are preserved for dormant members;
  • to extend the power of the Minister of National Health and Population Development to make regulations regarding the financial management and control of pension funds; and
  • to provide for delegation by the said Minister and the Director-General;
• to amend the Temporary Employees Pension Fund Act, 1979, so as
  • to provide that regulations shall be made after consultation with the Minister of National Education;
  • to provide for the pension rights of the former Vice State President; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

• 15 July 1988, unless otherwise indicated
• 1 April 1990, Sections 7-14 (Gazette 12793 of 19 October 1990)