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Whole Life Cover

Lifelong life cover that pays out whenever you pass away, with a cash value that grows over time and can be borrowed against.

R210/month
Indicative premium — R500k cover, 30-year-old non-smoker
  • Cover lasts your entire lifetime, not just a fixed term
  • Builds a cash value you can borrow against
  • Premiums are level and never increase with age
  • Can be structured to leave a tax-efficient inheritance

What's included

Lifelong cover

Cover never expires as long as premiums are paid, unlike Term Life.

Growing cash value

A portion of every premium builds a cash value you can access via a policy loan.

Estate planning tool

Often used to cover estate duty and ensure a smooth, liquid inheritance for your family.

Cover & premium details

Cover featureDetail
Minimum cover amountR100,000
Maximum cover amountR10,000,000
Premium structureLevel premiums for life
Cash value accessAvailable from year 3, via policy loan
Waiting period2 years for suicide

Common questions

How is Whole Life different from Term Life?

Whole Life never expires and builds cash value; Term Life is cheaper but only covers you for a fixed period with no cash value.

Can I access the cash value while I'm alive?

Yes, via a policy loan against the accumulated cash value, though this reduces the payout if not repaid.

Will my premium increase as I get older?

No — premiums are set at the start and remain level for the life of the policy.

Thinking about estate planning too?

An adviser at Mzansi Advisors can show you how Whole Life cover fits into a broader estate plan — at no extra cost.

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