Managing retirement savings in South Africa

Cheryl · 2025-08-20T09:31:12+02:00

Explore tips and strategies for managing retirement savings as an expat in South Africa. Discuss local options, taxation, and share challenges faced.

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CherylModerator20 August 2025 07:31:12

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Hello everyone,

Saving for retirement as an expat in South Africa can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats manage or plan their retirement savings in South Africa.

How do you handle retirement savings in South Africa?

Have you faced any challenges accessing pension funds from your home country (or from other countries)? How do you deal with taxation or the currency exchange rates?

What local options are available to expats, either public or private, to help you save for retirement?

What are the most popular private pension or investment plans popular among expats in South Africa?

What do you wish you had known earlier about saving for retirement as an expat?

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
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