Do you have a GEPF divorce claim? Have you claimed your divorce benefit from your ex-spouse’s Government Employee Pension Fund?
Or have you lodge a claim but are not getting any feedback from the GEPF? Have you been waiting longer than 60days for your payment?
In the past, the “clean break principle” did not apply to the Government Employee Pension Fund. But in 2011 the Cape High Court declared the law governing the GEPF unconstitutional and ordered the government to remedy the situation.
The Bill has been enacted and legislation has been amended – Government Gazette Vol 558 No 34864 of 14 December 2011. (See Insertion of section 24A in Proclamation 21 of 1996).
Former spouses (the non-member) of members contributing to the GEPF can now claim their share of the fund as stipulated in their divorce order and don’t have to wait until retirement, resignation or death.
Since the enactment of the new law, the GEPF has received an unprecedented number of divorce claims and this might cause a delay in the finalization of a claim. The GEPF however, has 60 days from date of submission of the claim to effect payment.
We can help you to either lodge a valid claim or to assist in expediting your payment should it be over the 60 days
Our service includes the administration of a divorce benefit claim and following-up on your claim.
We will assist with the following:
- The collection of all relevant documentation from the non-member
- Hand delivering all documentation to the GEPF in Pretoria
- Following-up on the claim process
- Giving feedback related to the process, the value of the claim and payment date
- Ensuring that the claim is finalized
We personally go to the GEPF Walk-in-center on a weekly basis to ensure our clients’ claims are finalized.
I am still waiting to get my money since 03 march 6
Hi
Our divorce was finalized in july 2017, in our decree of divorce it was stipulated that we share our assets, it was not indicated that we share our pensions where as we agreed so, my ex wife and her lawyer did not submit the affidavit that we drafted. Can I still go back to court and request to claim from her pension.
Dear Sabo, under specific circumstances you can apply for a variation/amendment order to the Divorce Decree. This must be done through the Court and you would need a lawyer to assist you. I suggest you discuss this with your attorney. Regards
Hi, myself and my wife are in process of divorcing. What are your fees to handle the claim for me as soon as it is granted?
Good day Jaco, I can most definitely assist you with your claim. My fee is explained in the Service Agreement I have sent to your email address. Kind regards, Janene
Good day Janene. I just wanted to find out about the forms/documentation needed to claim from GEPF in a divorce. And your service fee
Hi Maeve, I will send you an email with further details on how I can assist and also my service fee. Regards Janene
Hi
Our divorced was finalized in October 2008 but I didn’t get my 50% from government pension fund when I call them I told me that they have paid me on the 2018 I didnt receive anything they said to me they paid nedbank account I’m not using nedbank account that account doesn’t have name and account please help me I think someone and my lawyer they know something about that money
Hi Moswana, if you suspect any fraud I suggest you call the GEPF fraud line and report it. I do not deal with fraudulent matters. Members as well as the public are encouraged to use the GEPF independent fraud hotline (0800 203 900) to report such fraudulent activities. All calls are treated as strictly confidential and objective.
I was married with Anita Helena Cloete we divorced in 1999 Her ID 5606290166015 My ID Adonis Martins 6212155221083
Dear Adonis, if your ex-spouse is still a member of GEPF and the divorce decree stipulates that you can claim the pension fund then you can still submit your claim. You can send me a copy of your divorce decree and I’ll advise from there, janene@xpression.co.za
Hi i would like to know if Im unemployed and divorced will the they tax my 50percent pension that i’ll be getting from my partners pension?
Good day John, yes the divorce benefit is taxable irrespective of whether you are employed or not. You are welcome to contact me should you need assistance with your claim. Regards
I been waiting since march 2020 they didn’t respond.
Dear Rosinah, I can check and follow-up with GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards, Janene
I did fill the claim forms at GEPF January this year, when I call for follow ups I was told my file is in the hands of legal advisers for GEPF and they don’t know why it is delayed because it is suppose to be at Sars now and the 60 days of claimed have expire on the 13th of March.
Good day Sabelo, I can assist by follow-up with GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. If your file is still in the Legal Section it is still far from being finalized but I will only be able to confirm once I’m able to check on the matter. I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist. Regards, Janene
Hi we are both gepf members and I was already working 5 yrs in the service when we got married in community of property in 2010. Are the funds accrued before marriage going to be affected by 50% divorce rule
Dear Mongameli, please note I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advise. Division of assets/estate depends on your marriage regime and according to marriage in community of property, you are entitled to 50% of each others assets irrespective of date of marriage. I suggest you discuss this with your lawyer. Regards
Hi. I was divorced on 25/6/20 in High Court. Only received typed assets and liabilities from my attorney end August 2020 , with his bill. The rough handwritten assets and liabilities on the divorce day, it now turns out had numerous mistakes/ fraud. For eg. My wife gave a bank statement on the day, with R100k missing, my car of R161k was left out and my personal loan was R100k short, house selling price R29k short. What is the chance of getting a amendment/variation to the Divorce Decree?
Good day Henning, I suggest you rather discuss this with your attorney. An amendment can be made under certain circumstances but I will not be able to advise on this. Regards
Hi good im divorced 23 years and my divorce degree was silent i want to know if i can ask the court for a variation oder on my divorce degree as i was not aware of what to do all these years
Good day Delphine, in my opinion you won’t be able to amend the Divorce Decree now but I suggest you query this with a lawyer as I cannot give legal advice. Regards
Morning I would like to know something, I was in a divorce process with my husband, however he was arrested before we finalize the divorce but our divorce was finalize while his in custody and money was paid in his account and I find out that he use the money with his case. His still in custody what must i do
Dear Akhona, I do not understand your query clearly. If the money was paid into his account in means that he claimed against your pension and the money is therefor rightfully his. If any fraud is suspected, I suggest you contact the GEPF fraud line and report it with them. Regards
Good day. I am divorced on 5 February 2021. I handed in all my documents myself at the GEPF offices in Johannesburg. I’m still waiting for my money. They said it was sent to their lawyers. When I call they do not answer. What else can I do ??? The divorce letter says within 60 days
Dear Marshell, your claim should not take this long; I suspect that either they do not have all the required documents or that there might be an error on the application. From previous communication between us I believe you opted to submit your claim personally. Should you wish to utilize my services to assist with finalizing your claim, you are welcome to contact me again. Regards, Janene
hi goodday is more than 90 days now and my file is still at legal department mine is a clean break
Dear John, I can follow-up on your pending divorce claim; I have sent you an email with further information.
Follow up on a divorce claim
Dear Moses, I can assist by following-up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay and ensure you receive your payment as quickly as possible. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards, Janene
I have submitted a claim through the Joburg GEPF Offices on the 4th November 2020 and was told to wait 120 days then will receive benefits of my claim am still waiting even now how can I get through this please assist
Hi Thabo, in my opinion it shouldn’t take that long. I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist. Regards Janene
Good day how do I get hold of you to assist me with divorce claim please. Email address is roelfserey@gmail.com. Which documents are needed
Good day Reyaana, I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist you. Regards, Janene
My divorce was finalized on November’s 7 2019 I’m still waiting for the money, ex still living in the house she also waiting the money
Dear Mr Makgatholela, I can follow-up on the claim at GEPF and give you feedback and ensure it is finalized and paid. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
My mother is still waiting for her money and the 60 days is over.can u pls assist her.
Good day Thami, yes I can definitely assist your mother. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Hi I was divorced in 2010 did not claim my part of the pension fund …although it was granted to me in the divorce agreement ….we got back together in 2012 and remarried …however now we are in divorce again …how do I go about to claim
Dear Unita, I am of the opinion that you need to claim for the period stipulated in the first divorce and then again for the second divorce. I have sent you an email, let me know if you want me to further assist you. Regards, Janene
I’m Nompumelelo I was divorce last June but I’m still waiting for payment it been a year now.
Dear Nompumelelo, I can follow-up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. It might be that the documents are filed in a batch and are not attended to or there can be an error on the application and you were never notified. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards Janene
If my husband has retired and divorce is still ongoing, can any money be claimed from his annuity at GEPF. My attorney did not inform GEPF of summons for divorce before he retired, now I have nothing.
How can I get any monetarily relief from his annuity? I do not have pension, medical aid or anything. Will end up living on the street. He committed adultery and left with girlfriend.
Good day Elizabeth, Once the GEPF finalized a retirement payment (or any other form of pension pay-out) to the member they cannot process a divorce claim. The matter needs to be negotiated between the parties. You will therefore not be able to claim anything at GEPF.
My mom was divorced in 1998 and she didnt receive gepf and my father is still part of gepf.divorce of decree said my mom won estate
Dear Dineo, in order for your mother to claim her share of the pension fund, the Divorce Decree must clearly and specifically stipulate that she can do so – “division of joint estate” will not allow her to claim. You are welcome to send me a copy of the Divorce Decree and I will advice from there, janene@xpression.co.za
Hi. Please assist me. According to divorce settlement my ex husband waived his right to get 50% of my pension but GEPF put money aside for him irrespective of what settlement says.
Please assist me in this regard
Good day Portia, I assume you resigned and are waiting for your pension pay-out? I can do a follow-up to determine what the situation is. I have emailed you details on my services. Regards
Hi may you please help me with the email address for a divorce claim. I have all the required documents. Regards Ronnie
Good day Ronnie, you cannot send in a divorce claim via email. GEPF requires the original documents. I have sent you an email on how I can assist with the process. Regards, Janene
Hi kindly help I submitted my documents on the 8 August 2022 so I want to know when must I expect the money
Good day Khuliso, I can assist by following-up with GEPF to determine where it is in the process and ensure payment is made as close to the 60day period as possible. I have sent you an email with more information. Regards, Janene
Hi I divorced in 1993 and that time both of us we were not working, no assets to be shared and there was no pension to be divided. I started working in 1996 until now. Can she claim half of my pension
Dear Philile, your ex-spouse cannot claim from your pension fund after the divorce date. Regards
Thank you very much for your advice. So there is no need to submit the Decree of divorce when I submit the pension documents
You still need to submit the Decree of Divorce.
Helo my name is sipho Memela i divorced with my spouse and the decree of divorce it’s already out how can i claim my 50% from GEpf we divorced on the 3 February 2023
Good day Sipho, I have sent you an email on how I can be of assistance. Regards, Janene
Good day Philile
Please send me your detail and I will forward you the information. Send it to janene@xpression.co.za
Regards
I filed for divorce last year May each time do follow up they tell me there are documents missing I don’t know what to do
Dear Mavis, I can assist you by following-up with GEPF to determine what is still outstanding and give you accurate feedback. Once all the documents are correctly submitted I will follow-up with them to ensure your payment is finalized as quickly as possible. I have sent you and email with further informaton.
Good Day, my divorce was finalized in 2019 and on the settlement agreement me and my ex husband have to claim 50% on each other’s pension fund. I would like more information with regards to assistance in claiming from the GEPF, the process, the fees to assist etc.
Good day Nokuthula, I can most definitely assist you to submit your divorce claim at GEPF. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good day.
Me and the wife are in the process of a uncontested divorce. Since there is no kids involved we decided to give each other a portion of my gepf pension fund and her provident fund. In other to assist both parties to receive their respective shares can you assist and tell us the fee.
Good day Tman, I can most definitely assist with the process of claiming your pension benefit. What is important is that it must be stipulated correctly in your Divorce Decree and Settlement. I have send you an email with more information on my services. Regards, Janene
Hi pls i need your help
Good day Samkelog, what assistance do you need? You’re welcome to email me directly, janene@xpression.co.za
I submitted the divorce claim in February 15th, 2020 to GEPF, it has been with them for 3 months, whenever I phone them they tell me that it is with payment. Could you please assist. Adelaide
Good day Adelaide, I can assist by following up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. The National Locdown is having a huge impact on the processing of claims. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Hi….
Since I have submitted my divorce claim in February 2020 no payment has been maid. Is this could be due to covid-19 delays or is there something wrong? Kindly assist.
Good day Phoebe, I can’t say if it is due to the National Lockdown or not but I can assist by following-up with GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
I been waiting since February they didn’t respond
Dear Sipho, I can assist by following-up on your pending claim. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Please advise .. what happen when the non-member died in 2009 – did not claim the pension benefit – the divorce was finalised in 2004 and there was a claim in divorce action for some % of the pension. There are no dependants (children) who depends on maintenance anymore. The member is now going on pension now in 2023. Do the claim just falls away?
Dear Lenie, the divorce benefit can be claimed by the Late Estate of the deceased non-member. Please contact me directly and I’ll send you all relevant information, janene@xpression.co.za
Hi when does the divorce claim start, does it start the date when you start to work or from the date of marriage and do not have office in upington please give me the address
Dear Thapelo, it all depends on your marriage regime and how it is stipulated in your Divorce Decree. If the Divorce Decree stipulates “from date of marriage” it will only be calculated for the period of marriage. Alternatively it will be for the whole employment period. Regards
Is it possible that if the divorce decree doesn’t stipulate, I can still stop it to say from date of marriage
Hi Mabothokgong, I suggest you rather discuss this with your attorney. Regards
Hey my sister s been waiting for her payout Since March 2020 after her devorce was finalized, what could be the delay
Dear Sharlotte, I can’t say for certain what is causing the delay but the lockdown has had a huge impact on the processing of claims. I can assist by following-up with GEPF to determine where the file is and ask for urgent attention to it. I have sent you an email with further information on how I can assist. Regard, Janene
Good morning.
My divorce was finalized and I was granted 50% of my ex husband and I’ve put in a claim on the 8th of September 2021 and up until now I haven’t heard anything
Dear Hanna, the GEPF has 60 days to finalize a divorce claim but lately it is closer to 90 days. I can follow-up on the process to ensure it is being attended to. I have sent you an email with further information on how I can assist. Regards, Janene
I divorced in 2013, and I got my share (50%)from my husband and also he got my 50% of my pension. I heard that we owe GEPF, I just want to know how? Didn’t we have money on the GEPF or why GEPF did not pay ourself with our money?
Thanks
Edith
Good day my divorce was finalized and I never got the benefits when I go there they tell me my papers aren’t complete, I submitted them but still nothing is coming
Pls help
Dear Agnes, I can assist by following-up on your claim to determine where it is in the process and what is causing the delay. Contact with GEPF is currently very limited but I can assist you. I have sent you an email with further information on how my services work. Regards, Janene
How can you assist I’m having a relative since he clsim from GEPF 9 MONTHS no funds yet
Dear Mduduzi, he can contact me and I’ll send further information on how I can assist. Ask him to send me an email with details of his query to janene@xpression.co.za
I want to be assisted with a divorce claim I submitted in november 2021 at gepf offices in nelspruit. So far no respond what must I do.
Dear Geoff, I can assist by following-up on the matter to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards
Good day I’m on process of divorce since 2015 my divorce not yet Finnished so me i resign at on 29 Feb 2020 so legal derpament advice me to wrote an affidavit I wrote it last week I’m not getting any reports or feed back till now …I resign at work because I’m bioplar disoder so now I don’t hv nothing to eat because I didn’t get payment I’m more depressed now and anxiety. ..please help me .Thanks from Sibongile C Shabangu
Dear Sibongile, processing at GEPF is currently hugely affected by the national lockdown. From my previous experience I believe your file will be at the Legal Section to process the pending divorce. Under normal circumstances I would be able to assist by following-up on your pending case but for now I am not able to go there in person and will only be able to assist once they opened to the public. Should you not get any further feedback from them within the next 2-3 weeks, you are welcome to contact me again for assistance, 083-320-0145. Regards Janene
Good evening, I have divorced with my wife and the court order said that she is entitled to 50% of my pension, which I don’t dispute. My question: Is the GEPF going to loan me money to effect the court order which is going to have an impact on my retirement? If so can I settle it from my savings?
Dear Mohlalle, the GEPF rules changed and they will now reduce your service years to compensate for the payment they make to your ex-spouse. I suggest you discuss this with your HR or visit your nearest GEPF regional office. Regards
Good morning Maomanyane
Yes that is correct. Please read the article “GEPF as a Defined Benefit Fund”, everything is explained there. Should your ex-spouse claimed divorce benefit against your pension, you will have to repay that portion to the GEPF. (https://www.xpressionassist.com/2013/09/gepf-government-employee-pension-fund-as-a-defined-benefit-fund.html)
My divorce claim was admitted by my lawyer on 17 September last i phone they told me it’s been sent for processing my claim should’ve been done by my ex husband in May already but he didn’t so i took it in my own hand because he was standing in contempt of court. I still haven’t received any information either to myself or my lawyer at whats going on and the pension is my only income from this point on so how do i find out how far they are and how long are they really suppose to take because its going on 4 mnths now. Thanks Aletta Stols
Good day Aletta, I have sent you an email with further information. I will gladly assist you by following-up on your claim to determine what is causing the delay. Regards, Janene
Hi. I’m Dikeledi I submitted my divorce claim on the 1st of April they told me it will take 60 days but still nothing. Please assist
Good day Dikeledi, the GEPF has 60 days to finalize a divorce claim. I can follow-up on your behalf to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you and email with further information on how I can assist. Regards
I was married in community of property and my divorce was granted in 2011, however no mention was made of the pension fund distribution in the divorce settlement agreement. Can I still claim from his pension fund.
Shirley
Dear Shirley, if the pension claim is not specifically stipulated in the divorce decree then the GEPF will not make payment. Regards, Janene
How long does it take for gepf to pay after submitting all the required documents
Dear Daph, the GEPF has 60 days to finalize a divorce claim. Please bear in mind that the holiday season may delay the process. I can follow-up on the process on your behalf to ensure you receive your payment timely. I have sent you and email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good morning
Could you maybe also try to assist me, my divorce claim was submitted in August the payout date which would be the 60 days was on the 12th December 2019. Whenever I call I get the same response nd No1 is able to give me a proper answer. My ex husband continues to nag as to why he hasn’t gotten paid. Please can you help
Caren Yon
Dear Caren, yes I can definitely assist you. If it is your ex-spouse claiming against your Pension, then he needs to give me consent to assist him. I will forward you further information via email. Regards Janene
Hi i have been waiting for the payout i would like to know when can i expect it.
Dear Nomaxabiso, I do not work at the GEPF but can follow-up on your pending payment. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Its been more than 4 months since I lodged a claim..
Can you assist me
Good day Moses, yes I can definitely help to determine what is causing the delay. GEPF has 60 days to finalize a divorce claim and yours is quite overdue. I go to their offices personally to follow-up on my clients’ claims. I have sent you an email with further information on how I work. Regards
Morning I got divorced on 20 January 2020. My ex said that the court will send in all detail and that i have to wait is that correct or what procedure do i have to take
Good day Ria, you must complete the necessary forms and submit it with all required documents. I therefore suggest you do it yourself; I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist. Regards
Hi, I got divorced October 2017 I then got a call from Sanlam that I can’t get the 50% of my ex husband provident fund because my lawyer did not draft it well. I then went back to him but there’s no progress until now. Can u assist me
Dear Bongiwe, first of all, I only assist with claims at GEPF (no private Funds) and secondly, I am not a lawyer so I cannot give any legal advice or assistance. Therefore I can unfortunately not assist. Regards
I got divorced 2014,but never claim my 50% of ex my husband because I thought they gonna pay me automatically and I’ve used a state lawyer. Is it too late for claim?
Good day Phillistu, if your ex-husband is still employed and contributing to GEPF then you can still claim. Why don’t you send me a copy of your divorce decree and settlement and will advice you from there, janene@xpression.co.za
Hi my name is Lizel ,
I divorced in November 2019 , my lawyer submitted all my documents in March 2020 .
I must get half of my ex husbands pension fund . I send emails to find out and the answer was that no documents was submitted but they answer my lawyer , that is not possible to confirm the pay out date.
I really need to know what is going on .
Please can you advise me
Good day Lizel, please note I do not work at the GEPF and do not have any information regarding your claim. I assist clients with their claims at GEPF and have sent you an email with information on how I can help you. Regards, Janene
I very submitted my claim today pls assist me with fast processing of my claim
Good day, I have sent you an email and hope to hear from you soon! I can assist in following-up on your claim until it is finalized.
can you help me 2 please saaimancandice@gmail.com
Good day Candice, I have sent you an email with further information. I will gladly assist.
Hi. Can you help me sibiyas17@gmail.com
Good day Amanda, what kind of help do you need? You can send your query to janene@xpression.co.za but I have also sent you an email to respond to. Regards
Hi my name is Martie
My husband is bussy divorcing me. he left me for a nother lady
he is working for defencefors I im going to get half of his pension but
he is telling me I have to pay back the gepf funds because im getting that money.
I don’t no what to do. he is n real churk….
Please can you advice me
Good day Martie
You can read the following post, it explains that the member (your ex-husband) has to repay the portion of the pension interest allocated by the court and paid to the former spouse (which is you). In other word, you will not have to repay it, but he has to.
https://www.xpressionassist.com/2013/09/gepf-government-employee-pension-fund-as-a-defined-benefit-fund.html
You can contact me with any further queries, janene@xpression.co.za
Regards
Janene
Good morning
A friend of mine is struggling to get through to GEPF call Centre, she needs to put in a claim, can you please assist her.
Hi my name is Lizel ,
I divorced in November 2019 , my lawyer submitted all my documents in March 2020 .
I must get half of my ex husbands pension fund . I send emails to find out and the answer was that no documents was submitted but they answer my lawyer , that is not possible to confirm the pay out date.
I really need to know what is going on .
Please can you advise me
Good morning Kate, yes I can assist her. Please ask her to contact me and I will give her further information, janene@xpression.co.za
Regards
Janene
I was married in community of property for 10 years en got divorced. Am I entitled to 50% of my ex husband’s pension fund? And from when until when?
Good morning Lerato
In order to lodge a valid claim, the following must be stipulated in your Divorce Order and Settlement:
• That you do have a claim on your ex-spouse’s pension fund.
• The name of the Fund (GEPF).
• The percentage you are entitled to.
Please send me a copy of your Final Divorce Order and Settlement to determine the validity of your claim. Once this is confirmed, I’ll send you further information to proceed with the claim process. (janene@xpression.co.za)
Regards
Janene
I have put in my claim in January 2017. In March 2017 they were suppose to pay out the pension fund from our divorce. I was informed that the salary scales is not correct, and has been requested again from Police HR. We are now, in June 2017… and this salary scale is still not even done. I have asked them what is going on, and they keep telling me, it has to be updated. 5 Months later.. and I still didn’t receive my divorce pension fund.
I’ve asked them how this works, and they said, WHEN they get the salary scale, it will go to SARS for tax, and then only get paid out. But it’s been months now?
Good day Tanya
I can follow-up on the claim for you to find out exactly where the problem is. I will send you an email with further details.
Regards
Janene
Hai can you plz help me with a fast process I submit my documents last month at gepf
Good day Khanyisile
The GEPF has 60 days to finalize your claim. I can however follow-up on your claim on a weekly basis to ensure it is being processed. I have sent you an email with further information but unfortunately it did not go through. You are welcome to send me and email to janene@xpression.co.za
Regards
Janene
Goodday my divorced was finalize in 2014 what must I do to claim but in that no order that I must get 50%
Good day Nonhlanhla, if your divorce order does not specifically stipulate that you can claim from your ex-spouse’s pension fund then you won’t be able to claim. You are welcome to send me a copy of your divorce decree and I’ll advise, janene@xpression.co.za
My name Gabriel Matjie my ID number is ********1088 my ex-wife had claimed 50percent from my gepf on 2017/03/28 since then she never got her share my problem is we agreed that I will maintain her with R5000,00 per month until gepf to me it seems I will never stop maintaining her please find out when will she be paid
Good day Gabriel
I can assist by following-up on the claim to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information.
Regards
Janene
hai am khanyisisile plz help with my claim at gepf,they say I must send a choice form,sars tax number and banking detals but stil waiting for payout its more than 60 days now
Are you only helping with delays or you can help to start the process. And for how much
Hello Thandiwe, yes I assist with new claim as well. I have sent you an email with further details. Regards, Janene
Good day I have lodge my claim in December 2019 how long does it take to receive the money
Good day Zikhona, the GEPF has 60 days to finalize a claim. If you have not received payment already it means that it is delayed or there might be some errors. I can assist by following-up with GEPF to determine what is causing the delay to ensure you receive your payment as quickly as possible. I have sent you an email with more information. Regards
Morning Janine it’s been six months now waiting for the divorce claim and gepf has been saying it’s at payment section since April 2020 we even went to their walk-in centre and called several times but no assistance has been rendered at all please help.
Dear Azola, I can check and follow-up with GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards, Janene
Dear Khanyisisile
I can follow-up on the claim to see what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further details.
Regards
Janene
Khanyisile, I have sent you an email now and previously but it does not go through – it is the wrong email address. Please send me an email and I will respond to it, janene@xpression.co.za
Regards
Janene
good day
I am married for 4 months I have caught my husband cheating on me and I am getting a divorce ….will the duration of the marriage determine the amount I get paid by gepf ?
Good day Diane
It all depends on how you are married; in community of property, etc. I have sent you an email with the different marriage regimes in SA; please contact me should you have further questions. Regards, Janene
I am not a member of GEPF but my wife is. We are in the process of getting divorced and I don’t have her pension details. I would like to know how should I go about claiming once the process is finalised?
Lucky, I responded to your query by email.
Regards
Good Day
I am getting divorced from my husband and he is a non contributing member as he was medically boarded and I want the rules of GEPF regarding the pension fund from GEPF
Good day Anne, I send you a response via email but it bounced back, apparently not the correct email address. Please email me at janene@xpression.co.za and I’ll respond with further details.
Regards Janene
I think there is something wrong with your phone lines, I was talking to an agent and was cut off by a voice re rating service. Kindly assist, query client’s payout after divorce.
Good day Angela
Please note this website is not the GEPF’s; this is a private company assisting people with their claims – I think you are referring to the GEPF’s lines that are faulty. You are welcome to contact me should you need assistance with your claim, janene@xpression.co.za / 083-320-0145.
Regards
Janene
Hi
I divorced my wife in 2003.We were married in community of property.It was a 13 year old marriage.The divorce decree says “Division of the joint estate is ordered.” Can I consult a lawyer to take it to court for the exact claim from GEPF to included in the Decree?
Good day Reuben
You can ask your lawyer to apply for a verification order / amendment to include the correct wording.
Regards
Janene
Good day my nane is Dipuo i went straight to gepf offices to submit my 50 percent last year January now after last year around September I’ve been calling and calling since before they said my documents are in finance and after they said i mast go back to lawyer how was helping and asked her for an edorsement letter and they said she knows what to do and i did but since she’s been promising to get me the endorsement letter since last year and now its a new year and shes not answering my calls now i really don’t know what to do anymore. And am between jobs and i have three kids from my marriage am really struggling.
Good day Dipuo, please send me a copy of your Divorce Decree and Settlement to janene@xpression.co.za and I’ll give you further advise. Regards
My husband resigned without telling me, we are separated he lives with his mother. He received his money we are married in community of property.
When I retire will I have to give him his share he did not give me.
Please clarify this is there anything I can do
Regards
Zanele
Dear Zanele, in order for your husband to claim from your pension, there must be a legal divorce and the divorce order must clearly stipulate that he can claim. You can obviously contest this should he wants a divorce before you retire. I suggest you get sound legal advise should it come to this. Regards
Ey. Myslf n my Wife gonna have an uncontested devorse we havent stated can u advice me as we agreed that i will gv her 50% of my pension n how do i find out how much i have on GEPF
Hello Thabo,
It should be stipulated correctly in your Divorce Decree / Settlement that she has a claim against your Pension. I have sent you an email with the correct citation. Contact me should you have any more questions.
Regards
Janene
Good day, we have recently divorced, my ex wife doesnt speak to me, she is a member of gepf, im entitled to 50% of her pensions as she is also entitled, how do I go about claiming my share
Good day Joale, you do not need her consent to submit your claim, as long as it is stipulated in your Divorce Decree. I can assist you to submit your claim; I have sent you an email.
Regards
Janene
Hi…i submitted documents to my ex’s HR offices in August to claim for his pension fund,we both government employees but his telling me that his HR won’t process the papers as he hasn’t claimed for my pension fund…what should I do
Dear Vincentia, you can submit your claim directly at the GEPF and do not have to wait for your ex-spouse or HR to proceed. I have sent you an email with further information.
Regards
Janene
Plz help what does gepf means when they say they are waiting for payment date
Good day Khanyisile
It basically means that your claim must be loaded for a payment run. If this is taking too long I suggest you follow-up with them. You can either give it another week or if you want my assistance, I can follow-up on it when I go there personally. Regards, Janene
how much do you charge for your services?
Hello Sam,
My fee is 2% of the value of the claim which is only payable once your claim has been finalized and you received payment from the GEPF. I have sent you an email with further information.
Regards
Janene
Hi… I submitted my claim in jan at the GEPF, jst want to know how long does it take for payment
Hallo Andisiwe, the GEPF has 60 days to finalize a divorce claim but due to a backlog this can take longer. Let me assist you by following-up on your claim to ensure it is finalized and paid. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards Janene
Plz help gepf say they are waiting for payment date so am confused dat still now there’s nothing happened
Dear Khanyisile
Currently there is a bit of a backlog at the Payment section but I can follow-up on your behalf to see what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with more information.
Regards
Janene
HI
We got divorced on the 19th of October and now the x husband says that the papers are still with his HR .The GEPF says they do not have it. And in the deed it says 2 months that he has.
He is not bothered at all or want to give me any info.Can you please assist . Thanks Jana
Good day Jana, I suggest you submit your claim yourself instead of waiting for your ex-spouse or the HR. I have sent you an email with further information.
Regards
Janene
His it’s been 6 months now but still gepf only tell me dat they are waiting for payment date
Am still waiting for gepf for my payment on divorce claim they told me dat they are waiting for payment date plz help its been six months now
Good day Khanibuhle
I can assist by following-up on your claim at the GEPF. I have sent you an email with more detail.
Regards
Good day Khanyi
I can assist by following-up on your claim at the GEPF. I have sent you an email with more detail.
Regards
Hi I have claimed in October 2016 I went der to check BT they have told me DAT the last day they worked on my claim was 8 of December. Can u check for m if is anything wrong abt my claim
Good day Michelle
Yes I can follow-up on your behalf. I’ve sent you an email with more information.
Regards
Janene
Good day Expressionassistance.
I divorced in 2009 and my spous received her claim of pension fund bt im not sure when did she received and currently im not sure how much is my pension fund remain at the current moment pls assist by checking it for me.
Good day Ben
I can request a confirmation of payment at the GEPF on your behalf. I have sent you an email with more information.
Regards
Janene
Hi, i wonder if you can help me. My father in law past away in may 2017. My husband get 25% of his pension fund but i need to know they said in december 2017 that our staff is at the legal department how long will this take before payment
Kind regards
Chantell
Hello Chantell
I can follow-up on your behalf when I go to the GEPF personally. When it is with the Legal Section it usually means that they are investigating some issue. I will only be able to confirm this once I’ve followed-up. I have sent you an email with further information.
Regards
Janens
Good afternoon
I have submitted a divorce claim since October 2017, my ex-husband was paid December 2017 already but my payment has not been paid,I need to know what is happening kindly assist please.
Good day Portia
I can follow-up on your claim to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further details.
Regards
Janene
Hi,
I’m assisting a family member who is divorcing a SAPS member and has been told by both the wife’s and his own lawyers that his pension portion will only be paid out on her retirement date, while he is liable for his half of the communal debt now. The court has rejected the first submission of signed divorce papers as all mention of the pension settlement has been omitted. We suspect collusion between the lawyers to protect the member’s pension fund. How can we proceed.
Regards
Fred
Good day Fred
In the past, the “clean break principle” did not apply to the Government Employee Pension Fund. But in 2011 the Cape High Court declared the law governing the GEPF unconstitutional and ordered the government to remedy the situation.
The Bill has been inacted and legislation has been amended – Government Gazette Vol 558 No 34864 of 14 December 2011.
Former spouses (the non-member) of members contributing to the GEPF can now claim their share of the fund as stipulated in their divorce order and don’t have to wait until retirement, resignation or death.
Please read the article on this website:
https://www.xpressionassist.com/2013/09/government-employee-pension-fund-gepf-divorce-claims.html
You are welcome to contact me for further information, 083-320-0145.
Regards
Janene
Hi,
Thank you for this site. I have a another family member who divorced her policeman husband 10 years ago. Through ignorance on her part and there was no mention of the SAPS pension in the divorce settlement. I understand the previous ruling was in place at the time meaning she would be paid out on his retirement from the force. He is retiring (30+ years service) in April this year. She has since passed on and he has remarried but leaves behind their estranged children and grandchildren. Do the children have a claim on their mother’s portion of his pension ?
Kind regards
Hello Fred
In order to have a valid claim against the GEPF it must be specifically stipulated in the divorce decree that the non-member has a claim. If it is not stipulated the GEPF will not make payment. If it is stipulated a claim can be made against the member by the executor of the deceased ex-spouse.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards
Janene
Hi, I divorced in 2011 and got my 50% share but i got less as expected. Do they tax my portion of my ex husbands pension fund? He resigned last year August 2017 and is still waiting for his pension to be paid out. 3 of his colleagues who also left after him got their money already. Apparently there is a problem with the divorce papers. Im just wondering if this could be about the Tax?
Good day my ex wife is a saps member we got divorced on friday i have all the documents of divorce can you assist me and what are the cost involved.
Good day Anthony, I can most definitely assist you to lodge a successful claim. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
Good day Avril
First of all, yes you pay tax on our divorce benefit and it is subtracted before payment is made to you.
Secondly, let your ex-husband contact me for assistance with his resignation benefit.
Regards
Hi
I’d like to know if it’s possible for GEPF to pay 50% to your spouse without letting you know. Actually my ex- husband was paid a lump sum and I found myself owing some third party company without my knowledge. I mean if they told me of the situation I would have done otherwise not to face a huge loan that was paid on my behalf without my knowledge.
Kindly enlighten me regarding this matter.
Thanks in Advance
Morning Patricia
The GEPF will only pay a divorce benefit on grounds of a valid Divorce Court Order. In other words,if it is stipulated in your divorce order/settlement that your ex-spouse can claim against your pension, GEPF will pay him the benefit without further permission from your side and/or informing you of this. I do not understand your remark about “some third party” but if you are referring to the debt against your Pension, you can read my article
https://www.xpressionassist.com/2013/09/gepf-government-employee-pension-fund-as-a-defined-benefit-fund.html
where it explains that the member will now owe GEPF the amount paid to the non-member spouse and that this amount will also accrue interest. This is so because GEPF paid, on the member’s behalf, the debt he or she owes to the non-member spouse. You are welcome to contact me should you have further questions. Regards
Hi
My husband does not want to give me his pension fund membership number, so that i can give it to my attorneys. I have written to his HR department requesting the number, but they not responding. How can i get his pension fund membership number so i can proceed?
Good day Naledi
Do you only need the pension number to stipulate it in your Divorce Settlement? If so, your attorney can use the following citation and it will be accepted by GEPF:
“In terms of Section 7(7) and 7(8)(a)(i) and (ii) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 it is agreed that 50% of the pension interest, due and assigned to the (member), held in the Government Employees Pension Fund be paid to the (claimant) by the aforementioned fund when any such pension benefits accrue in respect of the (member), up to the date of the granting of the Decree of Divorce. An endorsement to this effect must be made in the records of the abovementioned Pension Fund, member ID number XXXXX.” ‘
Contact me should you have any other questions.
Regards
Janene
Please put my mind at rest. I divorced in 2009. There is no mention of pension in my divorce decree. I’m assuming this means my ex husband has no claim to any portion of pension?
Morning Jules
The GEPF will only make payment to an ex-spouse on grounds of a Court Order (Divorce Decree) ordering them to do so. If you and your ex-spouse never agreed to this and it is not stipulated in your Divorce Decree, he cannot claim from the Fund.
Regards
Good day.
This is my concern as well. I divorced in 2006 and the decree does not mention any other order except the maintenance and “that the agreement between the parties filed of record be and is hereby made an order of court”.
GEPF wants me to provide a settlement agreement which was never given to me. I retired in June and have been struggling to get payment from them. Please advise.
Good evening,my divorce was finalized on the 12th of January 2022 since then I’ve been waiting for the claim.please help me.
Good day Maggy, I can assist by following-up on your existing divorce claim at GEPF; I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards
Thank you for the prompt reply and putting my mind at rest.
I resigned my current job and my pension needs to be paid out and transferred to another fund. However they asked if I was divorced before, I never gave it a thought as it was a DIY divorce more 12 years ago and I was married less than a year. I do not have any information nor do I know where my ex is. How do I get hold of the divorce papers and further with a DIY divorce, is there really a claim against my pension fund?
Good day Leone
In order for the GEPF to make payment to your ex-spouse, the claim must be stipulated in your divorce decree. You can obtain a copy of your divorce order at the court where you got divorced.
Regards
Janene
Good day I’m divorced 22yrs. I’ve been trying to get my share of the pension since 2018. The order was amended this year June, the GEPF received the order , no reply . I went to court in June this year, ex said he won’t give me any money , so the order was granted, I’m still waiting for payout almost 5months since June . Do you have a direct number to the fund please . I spend alot of money on this case and his lawyer said he will give me R20 000 I paid more on this case to get that.
Good day Leona, please note I do not work at the GEPF but can assist by following-up on the matter to see what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
hi there, I have claimed for the pensioned (97473470) after the divorce to my husband on the 04th of January 2018, until now I have not received the payout. I have tried calling the number 0800117669 and also visited the branch in Johannesburg but no one can assist in telling me where is the held-up.
Hi my divorce is about to be finalized now in July so my me and my ex husband we claiming from each other’s pensions so my question is after claiming are we going to owe the Gepf? Or can I ask that from his portion that am about to claim that I paid the portion he claimed from mine is it possible then I take the remaining
Dear Doreen, the GEPF amended the rules regarding pension debt on divorce. The amendment now ensures that rather than creating a debt, there will be an adjustment to the member’s pensionable service following the payment of a divorce settlement by the GEPF. This means that the benefit that will be paid to the member upon retirement/resignation will now be decreased by reducing the members’ years of pensionable service to take into account the pension interest of the member that was given to the spouse upon divorce. Post 22 May 2020 all members who have a legal divorce claim against their pension will be subjected to the service reduction model. You are welcome to contact me once your divorce has been finalized and I can assist with submitting your claims and ensure you both receive your payment as quickly as possible. Regards Janene
Dear Mrs Khumalo
I can follow-up at the GEPF to see what is causing the delay. I sent you and email with more information but it was undelivered; seems like your email address is incorrect. You can contact me directly at janene@xpression.co.za and I will send you further information.
Regards
Janene
Hi
Is it possible to stop my husband to get his pension fund,he is resigning, we are on the process of divorce and he is resigning because of that.
Thank you in advance
Dear Keitumetse, I trust you are working through a lawyer to finalize your divorce. The GEPF takes more or less 60 days to pay-out pension benefit to a member once he/she resigned. I suggest you ask your lawyer to apply for an urgent Court Interdict preventing the GEPF from paying him until the divorce is finalized and you can apply for the divorce benefit.I advise that this interdict is then hand delivered to the GEPF to ensure they receive it; also ask for proof of receipt. You are welcome to contact me for further assistance.
Regards
Janene
my ex-husband got his provident fund in 2012 whilst were legally married but in separation. he moved out in 2011. I demanded my 50% share and did not give me until he finished it. he is working for a new company now. He filed the divorce and claims my 50% pensions. we have a daughter, she is 15 yrs old. He has a bond house where we still live in it. regarding with the provident fund he got in 2012 he says it must be deducted from my 50% pensions he has claimed from and be given the balance. Do GEPF does that when someone did not share his provident fund and claims his 50% share from his spouse. Do I have to refuse to share mine to him if he has nothing on the table. Regarding with the bond do we have to sell the house and share the money or do I have to give him back as we are not going to split our pensions.
Good day Tobeka, the GEPF will endorse the claim on grounds of the Divorce Decree. They will not deduct anything when making payments. In other words, should your ex-spouse submit all the documents to claim his 50%, the GEPF will pay according to the Divorce Decree. Regarding your bond, I am not a lawyer and can therefor not give any legal advise. I suggest you speak to your lawyer about this. Regards, Janene
Good day, I’ve recently divorced last month, end of June and I’m struggling to get to SARS and GEPF, I’m staying at the rural area, I wanted to ask if my delay won’t cause any problem regarding the claim?
Good day Emily, you will need to be registered with SARS when you submit your divorce claim at the GEPF. If you are registered you will need proof of your tax number, for instance an IRP5 or a SARS registration letter. If you are not registered and you are not near a SARS office you can do so via eFiling. I can assist you by submitting your claim on your behalf at the GEPF. You are welcome to contact me for further assistance, janene@xpression.co.za / 0833200145. Janene
I’m struggling to get paid from Gepf after divorce settlement I send them all the documents but the is a delay on legal offices I’ve been calling them since January
Good day Sivuyisiwe, I can assist you by following-up on your claim and determine where the delay is. I will then ask them to attend to your claim so that your payment is done. I have sent you and email with further information.
Hi just got divorced and I don’t know how to claim my 50% of my ex husband pension interest
Good morning Florence, I can assist you to claim your share of your ex-spouse’s pension. I have sent you and email with further information. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, Janene
please send me more information on how to proceed with the claim from my ex husband as I don’t want to wait long and how fast is your process with the GEPF?
Good day Lizzy, I have sent you an email with more information. Kind regards
Type here..Hai Can You Send Me The Details I Want You To Assit Me With Follow Up On My Divorce Claim
Good morning Nosi, I have sent you and email with further information. Regard, Janene
I am about to finalise my divorce an i want to finish the giving of my partner 50% share of my pension as i dont want anything to do wth her please help me how to do fast claim to gepf
Good day Steve, thank you for your query with regards to the divorce claim process. I have sent you an email with further details. Regards, Janene
Hi i submitted all the necessary documents for my divorce claim on 28 June 2018 and I haven’t been paid yet,can you please help me,kind regards
Elizabeth
Good day Elizabeth, I can definitely assist you. I have sent you and email with further information.
Please help me with a divorce claim I am at my wits end. All documents were submitted on 04 October 2018
Good day Nico, I have sent you an email with all the information. Regards, Janene
Assisting a friend to claim her pension funds can you please send me your details
Lesego, I have sent you an email. Regards, Janene
Hi , when paying for claims do you even consider who is staying with the minor kids or you just paying that fity percent as per decree and settlement.
Dear Takalani, firstly, this is not a GEPF website. I am a private consultant who assist clients with their claims. Secondly, the GEPF pays the divorce benefit according to the Divorce Order. Whatever is stipulated in the Divorce Decree is what the GEPF pays. Regards
Please send email with info on how to access your services I have resigned at the end of September and I have still not been paid there have been endless problems with my paper work sitting in one department for an entire month currently. Please contact me
Good day Terri, I will send you and email with my information. Regards
Good day….. I HAVE BEEN DIVORCED ON THE 17th of sept 2018. There is a chance for me getting back pay due to OSD translation. Will GEPF deduct pension contribution from that amount if the backpay is paid in after his share of pension interest was paid out?
Good day Tanya, I can’t confirm whether GEPF will deduct or not. I will have to read what is in your divorce settlement and when payment was made to him. You can email me on janene@xpression.co.za. Regards
Is it possible that my spouse can claim her pensions fund even after we have signed a settlement order with our lawyers and still waiting for a court date to be awarded our decrees. Is it legal so? We signed the order in November 2018 and up to now I am just hearing she has applied for her pensions. I can furnish you with her particulars if necessarily needed for you to check for me.
Good day Nnono
Yes she can resign and apply for her pension benefit. If the GEPF is not informed of the pending divorce there is a possibility that they will pay-out the benefit before the divorce is settled. I suggest you ask your lawyer to draw up a letter informing the Fund of the pending divorce. Also, rather submit the letter personally at their office than emailing/faxing it. Let me know should you need further assistance.
Regards
Janene
My name is sarah.m dervoced on the 15 feb2019 then how must i claim my share
Good day Sarah
I can definitely assist you to lodge your divorce claim. I have sent you an email with further details. You are welcome to contact me should you have any further questions.
Regards
Janene
Hi my name is zolani ref n0: N********70, I just want to check how far is my claim.
Email: zmtwana@emthanjeni.co.za
Dear Zolani, I have sent you an email on how I can assist you. I can follow-up with the GEPF to determine where your claim is in the process and ensure it is finalized. Please respond to the email I’ve sent. Regards Janene
Good Morning
My husband filed for divorce and we have a date for October in the high court. I contacted the GEPF for an estimate on my pension. They assist me with my current value. Im married for 20 years (11 March 1999 to current) but have 30 years service. I requested them for estimate on 20 years. Seems they unable to calculate my 20 contribute. Will you be able to assist pls. Thank you.
Good day Vicereine, I have sent you an email with further information. I can request an estimation for your. Regards Janene
Hi can u help me my X husband works for parliament he is going on early retirement as he got married to a female how’s from over sea’s he is planning to go and stay over here .. can u help me
Good day Rene, do you need to submit a divorce claim in accordance with your Divorce Decree? If you have not informed the GEPF of the pending claim you need to do so ASAP. I will send you and email with further information. Regards Janene
Good day
Please assist me in finding out why GEPF is taking 3 years to pay out my divorce settlement
Dear Janine, I can assist you with your divorce claim; I have sent you an email with more information. Regards Janene
My divorce was done last year. My attorney submitted all relevant documents. It is way more than 6 months and I have not received any feedback or payment.
If you are able to help, please furnish me with your full cost for assistance.
Good day Dimple, I can assist you by following-up with GEPF personally. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
Hi there Janene can you assist me with a divorce claim at gepf please
Good day Samuel
In order to lodge a valid claim, the following must be stipulated in your Divorce Order and Settlement:
• That you do have a claim on your ex-spouse’s pension fund.
• The name of the Fund (GEPF).
• The percentage you are entitled to.
I got divorced on 19/11/1999. My ex-spouse went to court on that day , and I have no idea if it was in the Pretoria or Johannesburg High Court. I have been trying to obtain a copy of my original divorce decree but I have no success as it cannot be located in the archives. I know I need to submit a copy of the original divorce decree upon my retirement in 2026 but what is the situation when a copy of the divorce decree cannot be submitted TO rhe GEPF. my ex-spouse also does not have a copy of the decree anymore. Kind regards.
Can you please assist me with information whom I can contact at the Johannesburg central divorce court to physically go and search for my case in their records in order to try and locate a copy of my divorce decree. I already went to the Pretoria High Court and searched their court case registers since 1998 until they went electronic but it was definitely not there. I will really appreciate any assistance in this regard. Kind regards
Good day Johan, please see my reply on your previous comment. Regards
Good day Johan, unfortunately I do not assist with obtaining a divorce decree. It will be quite difficult to search for the document if you do not know at which court. You will also need a date of divorce. You can contact this company to see if they can perhaps assist with the limited information you you: https://apostil.co.za/divorce-decree-divorce-case-number/ or https://www.gmtm.co.za/divorce.html (please note I only got this information from the internet; Xpression Assist is not affiliated with them at all).
Regard, Janene
Hi. Can you please assist me here. I resigned on the 31st of March 2019. I submitted all the documents via my department. Salary stopped showing that my resignation was received. I also got a letter from the Department. Two weeks back I contacted GEPF and they said they haven’t received my documents from the Department. I had to start all over again and submit the documents via the HR offices, which I’m certainly sure they didn’t submit to GEPF. Is there anyway you can assist of fast tracking the process? Like submitting to GEPF straight instead to via the HR. Because now on calculations if they happen to submit it, it will take me another 2 months waiting period. In totally 5 months. Can you help in this situation?
Good day Musa, please note that you have to contact your HR or Department personally; they do not allow 3rd parties to do this. Once you’ve contacted me I will be able to follow-up on the claim at GEPF. You are welcome to contact me, janene@xpression.co.za
Good day I have submitted my decree last week Tuesday but now the GEPF in Pietermaritzburg is giving me the run around saying process will take 6 months??? How?
Dear Phindile, I can assist to ensure you receive your payment within the 60 day period. I have sent you an email with further details on how I can assist. Regards
Hi i have my submitted my document for the divorce claim on the 17th of may..they told me the proses started on the 4th of june..but the outstanding tax nr slowed down the proses . which ive sent on the 18 th on june can u assist me by accumulating the time frame please.thank you
Dear Julandi, I can assist by following-up personally at GEPF and request urgent attention to your case. I have sent you an email with further information. Regard, Janene
I want someone to help me with my Divorce pension fund.Im Divorce in 19 junie
Hi Nicoline, I can assist you with your divorce pension claim. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
My name is Josinah I’m struggling to get my mother’s funeral benefits claim I have submitted all the relevant documents but when I call them they always tell me to call after two days and don’t know what is the delay.
Good day Josinah, I can assist by following-up on the claim to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information.
Ek wil graag uitvind; ek en my ex is in 2011 geskei maar daar is vir my gesê ek moet wag tot hy aftree vir my 50 persent maar daar is gister vir my gesê in die onderhoudshof ek kan my deel kry. Hoe gaan ek te werk?
Hallo Engela, ja jy kan jou gedeelte nou eis. Die wetgewing is reeds in 2011 aangepas en jy hoef nie te wag tot hy aftree nie. Ek stuur vir jou ‘n email met verdere inligting.
Hi Engela, yes that is correct; you can claim your share now and don’t have to wait until your ex retires. I have sent you and email with further information.
Good day
I am a member of GEPF going through a divorce process. My husband has resigned from work took his pension fund .He claimed he used the money to build a house for his mother whereas the house was built long ago.Does he have a right to claim 50% of my pension ? He didn’t share his money with me.We are married in community of property.
Good day Lindy, yes your husband might claim your pension if it is agreed on in the Divorce Settlement. I suggest you discuss this with your lawyer and try to agree to equal division of assets. Unfortunately you will not be able to claim his pension if it was already paid out to him. Regards
Hi
What are your fees to assist me with gepf
Hi Selvan, I have sent you an email with further details regarding my cost to assist with divorce claim. Regards, Janene
I need help
Dear Prudence, I will send you an email with more information on how I can assist. Regard, Janene
Please help me with the pension we are divorce on the 19 June 2019 and still I’m waiting for my pension money.help me claim
Hi Nicoline, I can definitely assist by following-up at GEPF to see what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
I need your help
Dear Dimakatso, please let me know what kind of assistance you need; I will gladly help. I have sent you an email and you can just respond there. Regards, Janene
Ek is geskei so wil net vra hoe moet ek maak om die 50% te claim
Hallo Sesiki, as dit spesifiek in jou Hofbevel/Skikking gestipuleer is dat jy ‘n gedeelte kan eis, kan ek jou help om jou eis suksesvol in te dien om sodoende vinnige uitbetaling te verseker. Ek het vir jou ‘n epos met verdere inligting gestuur. Groete, Janene
My ex husband divorced me in 2010,am I still qualify to claim for my half?
Dear Thobile, if it is stipulated in your divorce decree that you can claim against his Fund and he is still in service, then yes, you can still claim. I have sent you an email with more information. Regards, Janene
Hello I’m Nomsa Mthembu, please I need help my husband divorced me in 2013 and passed away in 2016 so can I qualify to claim?
Hello Nomsa, if it is stipulated in your Divorce Decree that you do have a claim against the fund, you might be able to claim if GEPF kept your share aside. I have sent you and email asking for more information. Regards
Goeiemiddag,
Ons het jou hulp nodig i.v.m. Me Ellis Tos Williams/ Gaula, se gedeelte van Mr D.Gaula se pensioengelde wat deur die hof aan haar toegeken is. 50%… Ons kry geen weg om dit aan te vra nie… As ons al die inligting deurgee, kan u ons help?
Me Gaula se dogter werk tans by ons in die Medicross kliniek in Potchefstroom, en haar ma maak staat op haar om haar by te staan, want die tannie weet nie hoe nie, en die weermag kom nie terug na haar toe nie.
Ons sal dit hoog op prys stel. Gebruik asb my e pos adres vir korrespondensie, want ek is Natalie Williams, die dogter se direkte hoof… Sy het geen e pos fasiliteite nie..
Natalie se werk telefoon nommer is as volg, want geen selfone word in werksure toegelaat nie….018 *** ****
By voorbaat dank.
Goeie dag Natalie / Adri, ek sal defnitief behulpsaam kan wees solank die eis korrek gespsifiseer word in die Hofbevel/Skikking. Ek het ‘n epos gestuur met verdere inligting. Groete, Janene
I’ve recently got divorced. Is my husband entitled to 50% if my pension fund if the decree of divorce is written the division of joint estate?
Dear Gugu, in order to claim from the GEPF it must be specifically stipulated in the Divorce Decree. The GEPF will not pay when it only stipulate “division of joint estate”. Regards, Janene
What documents do I submit to GEPF to claim divorce benefit please
Hi John, we first need to verify your claim. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
Hello can you plz sent me your fees.
Good day Quincy, I have sent you an email. Regards, Janene
Good afternoon
I’m asking on behalf of my aunt.
She was married to her husband for over 9years but have been together for 18 years with three kids. They divorced in 2003. Over the years she lost lot of money trying to get a fair settlement from her ex-husband. Her husband has since remarried and resigned. My aunt never got anything. Is it possible for a divorce settlement to omit the part of my aunt getting portion of her ex husband’s pension fund? Someone said if it was not initially there on the settlement then she’s not supposed to get anything. It’s very sad to watch her over the years struggling with her kids and unemployed. Please provide advice so that she can get closure.
Good day, if the pension claim is not specifically stipulated in the Settlement then she will not be able to claim. Regards, Janene
I’m day I’m Mpumelelo, not a member of GEPF and I have sent divorce decree in August and I’m still waiting for the payout.
Call center can’t answer my questions when I ask I ask what is the hold up, please help
Good day Mpumelelo, did you only submit the Divorce Decree or also the other required documents? I have sent you an email with further information. I can definitely assist you with your claims. Regards, Janene
I just wish to know if it’s possible to check your late parent claim if he was working as a soldier and how to check,what is needed? (He died in 1999)
Dear Nothando, you first need to go to the Employer where your father worked at time of death. They need to complete the necessary documents to send through to GEPF. Regards
Hi I’m Khuthala my father passed away last month and he was a teacher, my parents divorced in 2003 had 2 kids and my father re married traditionally a few years back so I want to know if my mother can claim on his pension as a divorcee and also can the wife who does not have a marriage certificate claim as well? My father also has other 2 children before and after he was married to my mother. Another thing I called the pension fund and they told me my father did not list any beneficiaries to his pension fund, how do we go about claiming? . Please assist. Thanks
Dear Khuthala, your mother can claim if it is stipulated in the Divorce Order/Settlement. The GEPF does recognize a customary marriage and the wife will be able to claim. You can go to the Employer where your father worked and submit your application with the HR. I cannot confirm what the outcome will be but GEPF will consider all chidlren, especially those who were financially depended on him. Regards, Janene
Please I need your assistance
Dear CK, what kind of assistance do you need? Do you have a pending divorce claim that is still not paid, or do you want to submit your divorce claim to GEPF? I will gladly assist once you give me more information. Regards, Janene
Hi , where must I devorce claim form , I want to help my dad to claim
Good day Israel, I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
Hi my name is Patricia, my husband applied for a divorce bt my lawyer says our documents are delayed at GEPF so I’m worried coz I’m moneyless to paid up the lawyer amount, is it possible if he do the process then I’ll finish his payment as a lawyer, or He will wait for me to settle the balance then proceed with it.
Dear Patricia, I can’t confirm whether your lawyer will delay the process because his account is not fully paid up. I can however follow-up on the process on your / your husband’s behalf to ensure the payment is made as soon as possible. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good morning,
I am divorced and my husband went on pension in June last year. We divorced in 2010 and the divorce decree and divorce settlement state that we need to both share 50%/50% of our pensions as we both work for the state.
I only lodged my documents with GEPF in December 2019, only to discover that he had been paid all his lump sum including what was due to me in June when he went on pension. When I called GEPF they said they work based on the divorce decree which needs to be sent by the court and the member, being me, which I only sent in December 2019 to make the payment allocation.
I suspect he did not submit the divorce decree and agreement when he claimed last year. What I want to know is, will I lose out on this pension payout given that I submitted the documents in December? Is it not the responsibility of GEPF to verify a persons marital status prior to payment being made given that people can lie.
Please advise, and indicate if legal assistance in the matter can lead to me being paid my 50%.
Kind regards,
Jade
Dear Jade, I suggest you write to GEPF and lodge a query/complaint regarding the divorce payment that was not processed. Attach the Divorce Decree as reference. Kind regards
Good day
I’m a member of GEPF. I’ve recently got divorced. In the decree it is stipulated “the division of assets “.I know that my ex husband is not entitled to get 50% of my pension fund .Someone told me that he can go to court and change the decree. Is it true?
Hi Thobeka, if the claim is not specifically stipulated in the Divorce Decree he cannot claim. He can apply for an amendment order but this usually must go through a lawyer and both parties must sign the documents. I suggest you discuss this with your lawyer. Regards
Good day
I’ve recently got divorced and the decree does not allow my ex husband to get 50% of my pension fund. Someone told me that he can go to court to amend it .Is it true?
Hi Lindy, if the claim is not specifically stipulated in the Divorce Decree he cannot claim. He can apply for an amendment order but this usually must go through a lawyer and both parties must sign the documents. I suggest you discuss this with your lawyer. Regards
Good day.
Could you please assist.
I was married for 22 years in community of property and my husband worked for SAPS as an inspector.
We are divorced for 10 years . However I would like to know if there is a possibility that I can claim from my ex husband’s pension fund?.
I am looking forward to hearing from you
Kind regards
Dear Chante, if it is stipulated in your divorce decree that you can claim a share of your ex-spouse’s pension fund and he is still contributing to the fund then you can claim. Regards, Janene
Good morning Janene,
I need advice i recently got divorced, we were together for 20 years and married for 5 years.
I just want to know if I am eligible to half of his pension since contribution or is it from date of marriage?
Regards
Theodora
Dear Theodora, it depends on how it is stipulated in your divorce decree/settlement. I have sent you an email; if you send me a copy of your divorce decree/settlement I’ll advise accordingly.
Regards
Hi, if I have been married for 5 years but have worked for 20 years and then get divorced is the ex entitled to half of me pension for the full 20 years or only for the period married (5 years) .
Thank you
Dear Bruce, it all depends on how it is stipulated in the Divorce Decree/Settlement. Depending on your marriage regime your ex-spouse is either entitled to 50% of the whole pension value or only for the time of marriage. If you are already divorced you are welcome to send me your Divorce Decree and Settlement and I’ll advise from there. Alternatively if you are in the process of divorce I suggest you discuss this with your lawyer for sound legal advise. Regards
Hi I was divorced last year and I submitted a claim on September 2019, I have been following up and the only answer I am getting is that they are working on my claim, nothing is happening .
Please help me
Dear Dumslile, I can definitely assist you to ensure you receive your payment as quickly as possible. I go to their offices personally and can follow-up to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
May you please help me, I got divorced in 2016,court order was each party keeps moveable property on his/her possession as the sole property. No mention of my pension was made. Yesterday I discovered that there is a new order that says my ex-husband has to be granted a50%.I knew nothing about this change. They claim I was served and I agreed to the new terms. I only had decree of divorce given to me in May 2016.What should I do, heartbroken and confused. Thank you
Dear Sthembisi, I suggest you get legal advise and assistance. If your ex-spouse applied for an amendment of the Court Order you should have been contacted to give your consent.
I was divorced in August last year , my arttoney claimed on behalf of me. It took GEPF two months to write me a formal letter stating I must claim 50% from my ex husband pension fund and another choice form to fill in . When I called inquiring about the first claim , i was told there was an error to that claim.
On the 11th on November last year i personally went to GEPF offices in Cape Town , which i submitted another claim.
I called since January this year was told my claim was within their Finance Department , it hasn’t been finalised yet.
I called each week since then , I was told the same story which i decided not to follow up again
It is the 3rd of March today I am still haven’t been paid
Regards
Dear Lungakazi, I can definitely assist you to check with the Payment section to ensure you receive your payment as quickly as possible. I go to their offices personally and can follow-up to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
It’s been 4. Months since I’ve submitted the documents every time I called they say it’s been loaded on the system and calculations are done waiting for authorization it’s been weeks now. What to do the next
Dear Nto, I can most certainly assist you to determine what is causing the delay in payment. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
HI
I am also waiting for payment they told me the payment date not loaded yet, the last day they worked on my file was 7.05.2020. I complained to Sisi Mpye she responded to me saying she escalated my claim for urgent payment . I submitted my application in december
Dear GEPF
My name is Walter Gobe and I am a GEPF member, I have divorced my ex wife and we were granted the divorce on the 18th of October 2019, what frustrate me now is that she’s still doesn’t submit her papers to GEPF to claim her 50% and I would like to know if there is any way that I can do to ensure that she submit her claim as soon as possible. And also I would like to know if she’s still accumulating from my pension from the day of divorce until now?
Dear Walter, you can submit a certified copy of the Divorce Decree in the meantime but your ex-spouse must submit the Choice Form with her personal details herself. The divorce benefit is paid up until the date of divorce and it does not accumulate interest.
My name is Sentha can u please help me with my claim I put the claim on 13 January 2020
Good day Sentha, yes I can most definitely help you to ensure you receive your payment as quickly as possible. I have sent you an email with more information. Regards
Hi im lindelwa Mpetsheni I I’ve got divorced in 2019-12-12 and I put a claim on 25 January 2020. Then I never receive any feedback about my claim.
Good day Lindelwa, I can most certainly assist you with your query by following-up at GEPF to see what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Hello can you help me calculate on how much my husband will be getting on my pension fund once it’s finalised
Good day Amanda, unfortunately I cannot do the calculation without some personal information. To spare you some time you can follow this link to the GEPF’s benefit calculator, https://gateway.gepf.gov.za/portal/page/portal/gepf.benefitCalculator. Let me know if you need further assistance by emailing me at janene@xpression.co.za
I divorced my husband 20119 claim was submitted November, my exhusband is not working so I have to assist him until he get gepf money .so I don’t no that he already get the money or not
Dear Mphigalale, please note I do not work at the GEPF but offer a service at a fee assisting clients with their claims to ensure they receive their payment. Your ex-spouse is welcome to contact me and I will assist him to determine what is causing the delay. He can send me a query to janene@xpression.co.za or 083-320-0145. Regards Janene
Hi I am Lesley Rakate I am married for 20 yrs in cop contract without signing up any agreement now I want to know that if my wife get 50 percent share of my pension funds is she going to get it from its inception or from date of marriage if is from date of marriage is there any law in GEPF when they deal with divorce cause she is gunning for everything to be calculated from its inception please help if there is any law where do I find it
Dear Lesley, I suggest you discuss this with your lawyer. I cannot give any legal advise but know that your wife is entitled to claim according to your marriage regime. It all depends how you are married but as mentioned, please get sound legal advise. It is not the GEPF that makes the rule; it is determined by your Divorce Decree and the conditions stipulated there in. Regards
Hi my name is Ingrid,me nd my husband divorced last year nd got paid from Gept my 50 percent from my divorce settlement,so last week I receive this msg from Gept,Dear pensioner,the Gept confirm that your monthly payment will be processed as per the communicated payment dates,nd my husband was the one who’s been working in government,pls help me to understand
Good day Ingrid, I won’t be able to give you my opinion on the letter you received without seeing the content of it. You are welcome to email it to me and I will look at it. Alternatively it can also be a “bulk letter” that was send out by GEPF to their members. Regards
Goodday
I would like to find out that I cnt send my claim form together with supporting documents since GEPF offices are closed now or I should wait for the 20th.
Good day Nandi, yes the GEPF offices are currently closed due to the National Lockdown. I can however assist you to submit your claim but this will only be once the Lockdown has been lifted. I have sent you an email with more information. Please let me know should you have any further questions. Regards
Good day
Do you know if the Gepf is operational during lockdown period? I sent an email and no reply??
Dear Nazley, to my knowledge the GEPF offices are closed and not operational during the lockdown period. Regards
Good day Janene
I have filed for divorce & will definitely be in need of your services
Good day Felicia, I can most definitely assist you to lodge a successful claim at GEPF. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
I have sent my divorce claim first week of February 2020, I havent recieved anything till now.
Dear Iris, I can assist by following-up on your claim to determine where it is in the process and what is causing the delay. Contact with GEPF is currently very limited but I can assist you. I have sent you an email with further information on how my services work. Regards, Janene
I have lodged a claim 31 March 2020 and I not getting any feedback from the GEPF. I have been waiting longer than 60days for my payment.
Good day Leta, there is currently a huge backlog at GEPF due to the National Lockdown but I can assist you by following-up on your claim and request that the matter is expedited. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
I have lodged a claim in february through our lawyers 2020 and I not getting any feedback from the GEPF. I have been waiting longer than 60 days for my payment.
Good day Sizwe, I can most definitely assist you by following-up with GEPF to ensure you receive your payment asap. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards
Good evening, i have a problem i lost my father in 2019 August, and my father was working on government under Limpopo water affairs Thohoyandou. he was on pension. we never got R15 000, for preparation funeral and even now my mother she’s apply the pension fund as all the kids of my father above 18 age, since she apply pension fund of my father last year October they said she will get it February 2020 until now she’s not get it. please help
Good day Tsumbedzo, I can follow-up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. I will send you two separate emails, one for assistance with the Funeral benefit and another for the Spousal pension. Regards, Janene
Good day,
My divorce was finalized in January this year. I filed for my claim in February. I called in March to check the progress of the claim and was told that it’s in the payment department. I called again beginning of June and I was sent an email with the same story from March. I tried contacting the head office on various email addresses but still haven’t had any luck from them. May you please assit.
Dear Naledi, I know the national lockdown had a huge impact on processing of claim but if they have not attended to your file since March it might indicate that it is somewhere filed in a batch and is being overseen. I can assist by following-up on the matter and request urgent attention to it. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards, Janene
Good day
I also need an assistant in following up on a claim done in February already but no payment has been made can’t even get hold of them, I don’t know what is happening or should it be a delay since lockdown but I believe atleast communication should be done to let people know what’s happening.
Good day Nonhlanhla, I can most definitely assist you by follow-up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay and ensure you receive your payment as quickly as possible. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good day. My divorce finalize on 2009. The order stated that the joint estate shall be divided. Since then my ex was not cooperating. Now he’s late 2019 dec. Can I claim my share of pension fund and myR180 000 child maintenance arrears since he did not adhere to the court order
Good day Nkami, perhaps send me a copy of your divorce decree and I’ll advise from there. Janene@xpression.co.za
Good day,My final divorce was in March this year.How di i claim my share?
Dear Nomvuyo, I can assist to submit your divorce claim at GEPF and follow-up on the process until it is finalized and paid. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good morning
I also need assistant in following up on claim done in February no payment had been made can’t even get hold of them I wrote a email no response
I need help
Thank you(nosipho)
Dear Nosipho, yes I can most definitely assist you by following-up on the claim to ensure it is processed and paid. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
I have submitted all the relevant documents at GEPF on March 2020,they told me that I can get the money within 3months cos were married in community of property but till today I did not get the money plz help,Semez.
Dear Mankosi, I can assist by following-up on your claim to determine what is causing the delay. The GEPF is currently experiencing a huge backlog caused by the lockdown. I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist. Regards, Janene
Where can I get that email of yours,on sms or here cz I don’t see it and I really need help.
I have sent the email to the email address you provided.
Good day, Our decree of divorce was finalized on 23rd February 2018. I was supposed to have got my 50% share of defendant interest pension at the department of Health (Gauteng), Member number: 99087996 that was supposed to be paid within 60 (SIXTY) days of the granting of the divorce decree. Util to date, I haven’t got anything from GEPF.
Good day Masimbana, the GEPF is currently experiencing a huge backlog which might be why your payment has not gone through yet. I can follow-up on the process and give you feedback and ensure that payment is made as quickly as possible. I have sent you an email with further information. Regard Janene
From: Daphne
Our decree of divorce was finalised in 2014.I am a still a member of GEPF, now in 2020 a claim of 50% has been submitted by my ex-spouse with documents that has been faked as if a claim was claimed before in 2017 and it was not mentioned in our decree. Is there any payment to be made?
Dear Daphne, if your divorce decree does not stipulate that your ex-spouse can claim but you suspect that there was a fraudulent transaction on your pension, I suggest you contact the GEPF Fraud line and lodge a complaint with them. The number is 0800 43 43 73
I have submitted my relevant documents in June 2020 and still waiting. Is there anyway that I can be assisted to do follow up on the claim.
Good day Margaret, yes I can assist by following-up at GEPF and give you feedback and also ensure your claim is processed and paid. I have sent you an email with further information on how my service works and what I will need from you to assist you. Regards, Janene
Can you also send me what documentation is required and what is your fees for a devorce claim ?
Good day Jaco, yes I will send you the information to your email address. Regards, Janene
Hi my sister have been waiting for more than 60days can you please help her
Dear Seipati, yes I can assist your sister. I have sent further information to the email you provided and look forward to getting your response. Regards, Janene
Dear Seipati, the email I sent was returned with error “email address does not exist”. You can send me an email to janene@xpression.co.za and I’ll forward you the information. Alternatively you can reply here with your correct email address. Regards
Good day. My divorce was Granted 2nd September and my ex is claiming half of my pension(GEPF) . I just want to know what forms I must complete. He is on my case and I just want peace and move on.
Dear Zola, I have sent you an email with further information on how I can assist him to lodge a successful claim at GEPF. You actually don’t need to do anything as it is his responsibility to submit the correct documents. You only need to submit your divorce decree with your Employer. Regard, Janene
I was divorce on February 2020 but still now I did not receive any money from gepf I don’t know why pls help
Dear Jabulani, I can assist by following up with GEPF to determine what is causing the delay and see to it that the claim is finalized and paid. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
I am still waiting for my claim to be finalized since 2019. I resubmitted on August 2020 again. Pls help
Dear Sabelo, I can follow-up on the claim to see what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards, Janene
Hi my name is Evelyn . Me and my husband were married for 29years and now he divorced me 10 years back . I have my degree of divorce And know he is due for pension . I tried to go where he work and they give me form to submit but is like they need some paper that I don’t have and he refuses to help me please help
Good day Everyn, I suggest you send me a copy of your divorce decree in order for me to advice you properly. I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist. Regards, Janene
Hi my name is Nontuthuzelo . I wish to check progress of my claim that I’ve made August and I wish to check if they received all documents
Good day Nontuthuzelo, I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist you. Regards Janene
Good evening, I have divorced with my wife and the court order said that she is entitled to 50% of my pension, which I don’t dispute. My question: Is the GEPF going to loan me money to effect the court order which is going to have an impact on my retirement? If so can I settle it from my savings?
Good day Janene
After reading all the questions from members and your advice to them I first want to thank you for what you are doing. We, that are going through divorce, has so many questions and get a different answer from èvery person you talk to! This is very depressing and frustrating.
I want to kindly ask you if you could advice me on tax payble to SARS on these kinds of payment due to me please? I just can’t seem to get a clear answer to be able to make an informed dicision whether I should have it paid out to me directly or have it paid into an retirement anuity in order to safe on tax.
I desparetly needs to know how the tax is calculared in both senarios in order to decide what to do.
Please advice.
Thank you
Carina Smith
Dear Carina, I am glad to hear you found the content of my website helpful, you are always welcome to contact me via email or cell phone. Tax implications are explained in one of my other blog post, you can read more by following this link, https://www.xpressionassist.com/gepf-cleanbreak-divorce-benefit-claims-and-taxation/
Hi my name is Lorraine Hunter, my divorce was settled on the 1 October 2019 and till today it has not been pay out….I have submitted everything that was asked for but till today nothing has been done…can u pls help me sort this matter out
Dear Lorraine, I can most definitely assist you. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good evening my husband was summoned with dirvoce papes in October 2020 and we did not summone his employer .He told me that his resigning at work what should I do interns of getting pension fund as we are married in community of property.
Dear Malebo, you must ask your lawyer to submit a Motion of Notice urgently to the GEPF to prevent them from making payment to your spouse before the divorce is finalized. In this way the GEPF will withhold his pay-out until they have received the Final Divorce Decree. If they do not receive this they will make payment to him and then you cannot claim your share. Your lawyer must make sure that he submits it personally at the nearest GEPF regional office as they will not accept an email or faxed copy. You can contact me should you require further information. Regards, Janene
Good day. My divorce was finalized on the 28th October. I just want to ask, how long does it take for me to get my decree of divorce?
Secondly, please assist on how to go about claiming for the 50% share of my husbands pension as I am clueless.
Regards,
Dear Phyllis, I can’t say how long it will take to receive your Final Divorce Decree as it differs from court to court. It should however be done within 2-3 weeks. I can assist you to claim your 50% form your ex-spouse’s pension and I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good morning, my name is masebati I did claim at gepf after my divorce since then I didn’t get any respond and 60 days is over pls help
Dear Masebati, I can assist by following-up at the GEPF to see what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with more information. Regards, Janene
Good day,
My name is Lizel van Riet, I submitted my divorce claim GEPF in March 2020, after several calls and visits to the Cape Town offices, I am still with no answers on my money pay out date.
I really urgently need help with my payout.
Good day Lizel, I can follow-up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay; I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
Good day
Do I need to submit the original claim documents by hand (courier) at the relevant office? What is the physical address of the office in Pretoria?
Dear Annelize, yes the original documents must be submitted to GEPF; no emails, faxes or copies are accepted. I do not work at the GEPF but offer a service assisting clients with their claims. Please let me know should you need my help with the whole process, janene@xpression.co.za / 0833200145. Janene
Dear all
Is there anyone here got helped and the claim was paid the soonest or same thing that GEPF is doing to us rendering poor customer services, I am so negative about everything.
Dear Namhla, this is not a GEPF website. I do not work at the GEPF but offer a service at a fee assisting clients with their claims. All clients who are assisted by me receive their payments. If you want me to help you to determine what is causing the delay you can contact me, janene@xpression.co.za or 0833200145
Hi im Ludwe
I’ve been waiting for 7mnths now and i have submitted every doc and they confirmed that everything they received is ok , the answer i alwqys get from their call centre is it is on Legal Dept .. i dont know what to do anymore
Good day Ludwe, I can assist by following-up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay – it should not be at Legal for that long. I have sent you and email with further information on how I can assist. Regards, Janene
Good day
Our Divorce is finalised on the 12 February 2021 and awaiting decree of divorce in 30 days time.I would like to know if i can claim my 50% pension interest before the decree of divorce is granted?
Would like to know If GEPF can accept my claim before i even receive my decree of divorce or not?or if i have to wait 30 days for the decree before i can claim pensions,as ordered by the court?
Good day Lengwai, no you cannot proceed with the claim without the Final Divorce Decree. I have sent you an email on how I can be of assistance. Regards, Janene
Hii…just wanted to find out why is my mother’s pay out not yet done….she took her everything to the GEPf last year December…and 60 days has now passed still waiting .
Good day Gani, I can follow-up with GEPF to determine where the claim is in the process and what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Good evening. Recently found out I have been divorced for 16years. Just want to know my husband retired last year2020 and got his lump sum and his monthly salary, he since has deceased in January this year. Do I still need to claim my part of the pension?
Good day Sherryl, do I understand correctly; did you only found out recently that you are divorced? If your husband retired he would have been obliged to submit the Divorce Decree. If it is stipulated in the Divorce Decree that you are entitled to a percentage of his pension, the GEPF would have kept it aside for you. I have send you an email and requested a copy of your Divorce Decree. I will advice from there. Regards, Janene
hey my mother filed for divorce its been 7 months now send quote and explain the process
Dear Keamogetswe, I can most definitely assist your mother by following-up with GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. I sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Hi what happens to pensions when both members devorce are under gepf.
Good day Janene. On my divorce settlement I was granted a maintenance per month and one half pension interest share with I
I have claim my in 2018 . My ex husband passed away while he is in my maintenance arrears can I claim i it from GEPF or do I qualify for state pension
Dear Maggie, yes you can claim the arrears maintenance. You need to submit your claim at GEPF as soon as possible before the death benefit is paid out. I suggest you submit an original certified copy of the Divorce Decree, the maintenance order stipulating the arrears, a Z894 (bank form), latest bank statement and an original certified copy of your ID. These documents must be submitted at your nearest GEPF office. Regards, Janene
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My name is Nicolene.. I’m struggling with payout from Des 2020.
Everyweek I phone because every week the operators have a new request or no update.
Now the telephone number is not working…
Its very frustrating and time consuming.
Please can you assist me
Good day Nicolene, I can most certain assist you by follow-up at GEPF to determine what is causing the delay. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards, Janene
Is there any taxation on the side of spouse receiving a share of pensions, if a member of gepf hasn’t reached retirement age?If so how iis the tax calculation made?
Good day Jayson, you can read more about taxation and divorce claims here, https://www.xpressionassist.com/gepf-cleanbreak-divorce-benefit-claims-and-taxation/
Good day . I am in the process of divorce . My wife and I we are working for the Government ,is it possible to claim for me to claim 50% Of her pension since we are married in community of property.
Good day Johnny, please note I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal advise. Depending on your marriage regime, you and your wife may claim from each other’s pension funds. I do suggest you get sound legal advice regarding this. You are welcome to contact me once the divorce is finalized to assist with the claim process. Regards
Good Evening, I would like to ask,we filed for divorce with my husband and it was finalized…but I however want clarity on something,I suggested that he keesp his pensions and I keep mine but he refused and said we should share…what I really like to establish, is it a must that he can have my share,like does the law grant him that or he had a right to agree to what I suggested…regards Dimakatso
Good day Dimakatso, it all depends on what is stipulated in your Divorce Decree. If the pension claim is specifically stipulated then he can claim.
good day, got divorced in February 2021, ex spouse submitted claim for my pension in april my HR office assisted him and documentation was hand delivered to our regional office on 14th April and up until now i haven’t received any confirmation from Gepf regarding how much he will be getting or that they received his claim forms. He under the impression i never submitted the forms as he hasnt received any feedback aswell. can you please assist in finding out how far claim process is.
Good day Sandra, I can follow-up on the claim to determine what is causing the delay. I will however need your ex-spouse’s permission to assist. I have sent you an email with further details. You can discuss this with your ex-spouse and he can revert back to me should he want me to assist. Regards, Janene
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I am an ex-spouse to a member of the GEPF. All the necessary documents were hand delivered by myself to the GEPF office in Hatfield-Pretoria. The problem is that neither one of us has had any form of communication from the GEPF and we need this matter resolved as soon as possible.
kindly advise
Dear Mantshabele, the GEPF is currently experiencing a huge backlog and divorce claims can take anything between 3-4 months to be finalized and paid. If you submitted all the correct documents your claim will be paid within this period. Should you require further assistance you are welcome to contact me, janene@xpression.co.za
Good day Janene
Kindly assist me since i submitted all the documents they needed at GEPF. The divorce was finalised earlier July. Therefore i need to know what’s the delay. Please also inform me about the fees you charge
Good day David, I can most definitely assist by following-up with GEPF to determine what the delay is. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
Good day,
My parents divorced in June 2010 and my mother was a gepf member. The divorce decree is silent on the issue of pensions and my father resigned from his work in 2026 and my mother made no claim against his pension. Now my mother passed away and my father wants 50% of my mother’s pensions. Can you kindly advise whether he has a claim against my mother’s pensions and whether it is necessary for a member to update her beneficiaries after divorce? Further what will happen if my mother did not change update her beneficiaries after the divorce.
Good day Joy, your father will not be able to claim 50% relating to a divorce claim if it is not stipulated in the Divorce Decree. With regards to the updating of beneficiaries; I cannot confirm how GEPF will make payment. Usually if the nomination form is not updated, they will make payment to biological children but unfortunately I cannot say for certain. I suggest you visit the Employer where your mother worked at the time of her passing and submit the necessary documents to claim as her biological child (all other children must do the same).
Good evening i just submitted my claim on the second of november how much do you charge to do a follow up on one’s claim?
Thank you.
Dear Mosima, I can assist by following up on the claim, I have sent you an email with information on my services. Regards, Janene
Hello I need assistance on my claim for divorce with GEPF…I submitted my documents in December and haven’t received any feedback yet
Good day Nthabeleng, I can assist by following-up at GEPF and give you feedback to ensure the claim is finalized. I have sent you an email with further information on how I can help. Regards, Janene
Good day…I sent my claim and divorce degree order wording wording is incorrect so GEPF needs correct order as it was written 1st defendant and 2nd defendant and still pending. How do rectify this mistakes.
Good day Jane, you need to apply for an amendment/variation order. This is usually done through your lawyer at the Court. I advise you speak to your lawyer. Regards
Good day my name is Talita my lawyer sent my claim and devorse degree from last year August till now no respond till now
Good day Talita, I can assist by following-up on your existing divorce claim at GEPF; I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards
My divorce mediators have sent divorce decree to Gepf for my ex husband,are the monies going to be deposited directly to my account or to the mediators
Dear Mpumi, unless you submitted the required documents which include a Choice Form with your personal banking details, the GEPF will not process the claim. They make payment only to the beneficiary’s banking account, not third party accounts. You are welcome to contact me to assist you to submit your claim successfully. Regards, Janene
Assistance for filing for pension payout.
Good day Allen, please will you clarify, is it for a divorce pension benefit pay-out?
Good morning since i’ve applied for GEPF for my late parent since January 2021 until today they are telling me that the file is in payment section.
Dear Frans, I have sent you an email with information on how I can assist you with your query. Regards
Hi can I please ask.. I’m facing an issue here my husband passed away 2013 and we were legally married and now the family went to the office and claimed the money and took a random lady claiming he was paid lobolo I don’t know when I don’t even know that lady and now they are telling me that the lady is a beneficiary so what puzzled me is that they want my marriage certificate and death certificate and the letter of authority from me so that the lady can get money is that even possible
Dear Mandisa, unfortunately I do not assist with disputes. I suggest you put your dispute in writing and and take in in personally to your nearest GEPF office and request a formal investigation. Ensure you receive proof of submission of your dispute. Regards
Hi Madam how you ,i want to know what gepf is looking for during divorce for example others are saying gepf is taking into account years of marriage during claim after divorce so mam is it true or not .
Good day Shaun, a pension fund forms part of one’s assets. You therefore can claim a share when divorcing. It all depends on how you are married and how it is stipulated in your Divorce Order. I am not a lawyer and can therefore not give any legal advice; I suggest you discuss this with your attorney. Regards
Hello mam can i work with you from the start before i submmit my claim at Gepf to make sure the procees of claims is running smooth to avoid delays or you work with someone when there are delays st gepf and please inform me your fees of service so that i start the process from the beginning with you.
Good day Shaun, I can most definitely assist you to submit your claim at GEPF. I have sent you an email with further information. Regards
Hi, my partner and i are married traditionally and we separated. the documents for our traditional marriage are there. can you please assist me claim
Good day Dolphin, you can only claim from the Pension Fund if you have a official Divorce Decree. If you do have a Divorce Decree that stipulates you can claim, then I can assist you. You are welcome to email me the documents for further advise. Janene@xpression.co.za
I have divorced I think 2002 and by then I never knew that I will work for government. I resigned on the 31 August 2022 and it was seven years on the service.The process of payment from GEPF is so slow and I called them several times and they told me it’s on GEPF legal section because I am a devorcee.Why my claim is involving a person who have applied for a devorce me.
Dear Sisa, I assume you have resigned and waiting for your pension pay-out? When a member resigns and it is noted on the system that they are divorce, it must be verified by the Legal Section that there is or isn’t a share due to the ex-spouse. The Legal Section will verify the Divorce Decree after which it will be sent for further processing to effect payment. Should this be the case, I can assist by following-up on the claim to determine why it is been delayed. I have sent you an email with details on how I can assist. Regards, Janene
Are you able to assist in allocating my ex-husband’s GEPF Membership Number. He recently passed away and apparently the GEPF Special Programs Department is looking into his history and determined he was married. I am unable to find an e-mail address for them and they do not have any of my details as all have been changed after our divorce a couple of years ago and the GEPF Call Centre wants a Membership Number which I do not have anymore.
HI Tanja, I will not be able to get information from his file as I need permission from either the beneficiary or Executor.
Please help my ex husband submitted a claim at Nelspruit Gepf offices on the 31 of March 2023 still nothing.
Good day Nomsa, I can assist by following-up on the process to determine the cause of the delay. I have sent you an email with further information on my services. Regards
If Your Spouse is already on Pension and you get divorced can your spouse still claim ?
Good day Burger, once a member retires and receives a monthly pension, the GEPF will not assign a percentage to an ex-spouse. This needs to be agreed between the parties. Regards
Hi can you please help. my wife and I divorced on 19/01/2023, and I have exited services, I was employed in government for 15 years and the 60 days for her payout are all overdue. what must I do as she is always bothering me and i cannot move on with my life as this is also taking a toll on me personally as the GEPF has not paid her, I have called the GEPF regarding update but they say the file is at forensic section what must I do to move on.
Please Help and call me on this number as I have on 066*******
Your help in this regard will be of great help to me