The SA Handbook guide

Retirement

Pension, provident, preservation and retirement-income basics.

5 PRACTICAL GUIDES
8 MIN READ · REVIEWED 27 JULY 2026

Pension funds versus provident funds

Understand employer retirement funds, contributions, investment choices and exit options.

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Retirement annuities explained

Understand tax-deductible contributions, access restrictions, fees and investment choices.

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Living annuities explained

Understand investment risk, drawdown decisions and why retirement income is not guaranteed for life.

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Preservation funds when changing jobs

Keep retirement savings invested after leaving an employer and understand access rules.

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The two-pot retirement system in plain English

Understand the savings, retirement and vested components without treating retirement access as a yearly bonus.

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