South Africa’s new Two-Pot Retirement System came into effect on 1 September 2024 and many South Africans are grappling with understanding how the new system works and its impact on their retirement plans.

To help South Africans to understand the new system the ASISA Foundation is running a 4-week educational radio campaign.

The ASISA Foundation’s Annual General Meeting and Stakeholder Event for the financial year ended February 2021 was hosted virtually on 24 February 2022.

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Facilitator discussing programme with tertiary education stakeholder

Organised labour speaker sharing impact experience

The 2020 Stakeholder Events in Johannesburg and Cape Town provided opportunities for programme participants to share their views and experiences of the different programmes. It also created a forum for service-providers, partners and funders to engage.

2019 Annual Stakeholder Event to engage a wide range of stakeholders on the activities of the Foundation for the year.

The ASISA Foundation Annual General Meeting/stakeholder event was hosted in Johannesburg on 21 February 2019.

The ASISA Foundation Annual General Meeting/stakeholder event was hosted in Cape Town on 12 March 2019.

The ASISA Foundation Annual Stakeholders Meeting 2018

The ASISA Foundation Annual Stakeholders Meeting 2017

The ASISA Foundation Annual Stakeholders Meeting 2015

L+EARN is a financial literacy programme designed with students in mind. We cover the most important financial topics for young adults: from budgeting and communicating about money, to saving and mental health. Check out our radio segments and webinars to learn more about managing your money.

Week 1: Retirement – this will cover the importance of saving for retirement from an early age, different ways to save plus how much you should be saving and an introduction to the Two-Pot Retirement System.

Links to Week 1 interview clips: 

Power FM - Interview 10 September 

Gagasi FM- Interview 10 September

Heart FM -Interview 12 September

TikTok Video produced by Heart FM:

Let's Talk Two-Pot TikTok Episode 1 

Week 2: Savings & Understanding Two-Pot – this will cover why saving for retirement and short-term goals is important, the importance of saving for emergencies, how much to save. How the Two-Pot Retirement System allows people to withdraw in a serious emergency and the implications.

Links to Week 2: 

Power FM Week 2-17 September

Gagasi FM Week 2- 17 September

Heart FM - Interview 19 September

TikTok Video Produced by Heart FM: 

Let's Talk Two-Pot TikTok Episode 2 Savings 

Week 3: Investing and understanding the Two-Pot System – this will cover the difference between investing and saving, how to get started with investing, maximizing growth and the benefits of the Two-Pot System for long-term financial growth.

Listen to the week three clips on the links below: 

Gagasi FM – 01 October

Power FM -01 October

Heart FM -Week 3

TikTok Video produced by Heart FM: 

Let's Talk Two-Pot TikTok Episode 3 investing 

Week 4: Panel Discussion on the Two-Pot Retirement System – this covers why the system was introduced, minimum and maximum withdrawals and what happens if you do and don’t withdraw.

To listen to the broadcast of week 4 panel interview, click on the links below: 

Let's Talk Two-Pot Heart FM Week 4 Panel Discussion 

Let's Talk Two-Pot Power FM Week 4 Panel Discussion 

Let's Talk Two-Pot Gagasi FM Week 4 Panel Discussion 

Watch the Heart FM Panel Discussion Video 

Tik Tok Video Produced by Heart FM 

Let's Talk Two Pot- TikTok Episode 4 unpacking Two Pot

Over the four weeks, three knowledgeable financial planners will handle the weekly radio interviews on the three radio stations. 

Thembisa Luthuli - on Gagasi FM 
Thembisa Luthuli is a financial coach, certified financial planner, general tax practitioner and a university lecturer with a wealth of experience in financial planning, wealth management, academic training and financial wellness.

Thulisile Nkomo - on Power FM
Thulisile Nkomo, a Certified Financial Planner, is currently a Private Wealth Manager and provides financial planning services to individual clients. 

Gareth Collier - on Heart FM
Gareth Collier is a director at Crue Invest, winner of the FPI Approved Professional Practice™ of the Year Award in 2023. 

Eric Jordaan - on Heart FM 

Eric Jordaan is an admitted attorney, a Certified Financial Planner®, and a respected industry expert in estate planning, tax, and retirement planning. Eric has served on the board of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, as well as on various committees of the FPI.