Treasury, RBA back Bill to protect civil servants’ pensions even after dismissal
The National Treasury and the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) have backed proposed legislation seeking to protect pension benefits earned by public officers from automatic forfeiture following dismissal, arguing that retirement savings constitute deferred pay accumulated through years of service. The two institutions made the submissions on Thursday, October 22, 2026, before the National…
The National Treasury and the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) have expressed support for proposed legislation, the Pension (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to protect pension benefits earned by public officers even after dismissal. The institutions argue that pension benefits, which are deferred pay accumulated over years of service, should not be taken away merely because an officer has been dismissed.
This would not only penalize the affected officer but also their family. The Treasury proposed changes to prevent unintended legal and financial consequences for the government, including claims for compensation by officers lawfully dismissed from public service. The RBA endorsed the proposed legislation, describing it as an important intervention in safeguarding benefits earned by public servants and aligning the legal framework governing pensions with constitutional principles on property rights and the protection of accrued retirement benefits.
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