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Retirement Annuity · Personal & Wealth

Retirement Annuity

A tax-efficient way to save for retirement, with contributions that reduce your taxable income today and a disciplined structure that locks in your savings until retirement.

Your retirement annuity is held on Prism, operated by Mzansi Wealth. Underlying funds are managed by Mzansi Investments and selected external managers.

27.5%of income
Maximum tax-deductible contribution, capped at R350,000/year
  • Contributions are tax-deductible, up to 27.5% of taxable income
  • Growth inside the RA is not taxed
  • Cannot be accessed before age 55, except in limited circumstances
  • At retirement, up to a third can be taken as a cash lump sum

What's included

Tax-deductible contributions

Reduce your taxable income today by contributing up to 27.5% of your income, capped at R350,000 a year.

Locked in until retirement

Preserves your retirement savings by restricting access before age 55, with limited exceptions.

Flexible at retirement

Take up to a third as a cash lump sum (subject to tax), with the rest used to provide a retirement income.

Contribution & fee details

ItemDetail
Maximum tax-deductible contribution27.5% of taxable income, capped at R350,000/year
Minimum monthly contributionR500
Earliest access age55, except in cases of permanent emigration or disability
Annual management fee0.50% – 1.75% p.a., depending on underlying funds
Lump sum at retirementUp to one-third, subject to tax tables

Common questions

Can I access my RA before age 55?

Only in limited circumstances, such as formal emigration or permanent disability — it's specifically designed to preserve your retirement savings.

What happens to my RA if I change jobs?

Nothing — an RA is independent of your employer, so it continues uninterrupted regardless of where you work.

How much tax do I save by contributing?

Your full contribution, up to the 27.5% limit, is deducted from your taxable income, which can meaningfully reduce your annual tax bill.

Want to know exactly how much tax you'd save?

An adviser at Mzansi Advisors can calculate your optimal contribution based on your income — at no extra cost.

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