In a groundbreaking move, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in collaboration with the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng launched digital platforms on November 29, 2023. These platforms empower workers to actively participate in the identification and ...

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) plays a crucial role in South Africa’s social security system, providing financial relief to workers who find themselves unemployed. Whether due to retrenchment, maternity, illness, or other reasons, understanding UIF benefits is essential. This comprehensive guide ...

The number of months for which you can receive UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) benefits in South Africa depends on your individual circumstances and the reason for your unemployment. The UIF provides different benefit durations based on the cause of your ...

Calculating your UIF benefit amount involves several steps. Here’s a breakdown of the calculation process: Determining Average Salary: To find your average salary, consider the income you earned in the last 6 months before the termination date. However, please note that ...

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits in South Africa are designed to provide financial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs due to various circumstances. However, there are specific rules and limitations regarding when you can claim UIF benefits. In ...

Receiving the notification that your UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) request for payment has been received is a significant step in the process of accessing unemployment benefits in South Africa. In this blog post, we’ll explain what this message means and ...

The status “UIF continuation of benefits sent to Paymaster” is a significant milestone in the process of receiving unemployment benefits through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in South Africa. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning and implications ...

If you’ve received a notice that your UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) claim has been “cancelled by the Paymaster,” it’s essential to understand the significance of this status and what it implies for your UIF benefits. In this blog post, we’ll ...

If you’ve applied for UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) benefits, you may come across the status “UIF completed by assessor” during the processing of your claim. But what does this mean, and what are the implications of this status? In this ...