Section 37C – death benefits 2026
Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act, 1956 imposes various duties on the Board of Trustees insofar as the distribution of death benefits is concerned - without providing any guidelines as to how it is to be achieved. Failure by the Board to properly investigate the matter renders its decision reviewable and will amount to maladministration.
This six-hour course will explain the process to be followed in terms of section 37C. The cases discussed will provide guidance to trustees.
When and where?
1 to 3 June 2026, 9:00 to 12:00 SAST
This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom.
Who will benefit from this course?
Principal officers, trustees, legal advisors, fund administrators, fund consultants
Presenter
Lize De La Harpe is an admitted attorney currently employed by Sanlam Corporate as a Senior Legal Advisor. She has 15 years financial services industry experience as well as extensive knowledge of pension fund law. She holds the following qualifications - a LLB from the University of Stellenbosch, a CFP from the University of the Free State and a Certificate in Compliance Management from UCT. She is a member of the Pension Lawyers Association, IRFA and Batseta. Her 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry includes that of senior legal adviser, acting as a principal officer, serving as a trustee on several retirement fund boards, engaging regularly with regulators, as well as having responsibility for the drafting of fund rules, various fund service level agreements and providing legal advice to funds and administrators on fund matters.
How much?
2025 course fee: R2, 970 per person
2026 course fee: R4 950 per person
Certificate
A digital certificate of attendance from UCT will be issued to those who attend the full course.
Please note that the digital certificate can only be viewed on a secure portal. It cannot be downloaded or printed. You will have the option of ordering a hard copy of the certificate at your own cost, including the cost of the courier fee. More information is available here.
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