POLL: Do you agree that the Pension Funds Adjudicator should decide who gets a deceased person’s pension?

A new law lets anyone challenge who a deceased person nominated as a pension beneficiary. The Pension Funds Adjudicator now has the final say – not the fund, and not the deceased’s stated wishes. This aims to protect vulnerable dependents who may have been left out. But it also means the person who paid into the fund no longer has full control over who receives it. Is that fair, or not? What do you think? 

Here’s how you can participate. Email us at 

news@platinumbushvelder.co.za or WhatsApp your response to 081 579 7000. 

Include the following:

• Your answer: Yes or No
• Why? We want to hear from you!    
• A recent photo – We’d love to publish your pic alongside your answer!
• Your town/city 
• Deadline – Be sure to send your response before 12:00 on Monday, 14 July 2025.

Vote results: The outcome of the poll will be featured in our next issue. Be a part of our community’s story!

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