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Draft Ombud Council Rules For The Pfa 2026

Ombud CouncilRef: https://www.ombudcouncil.org.za/draft-ombud-council-rules-for-the-pfa-2026/

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Collected on 28 June 2026

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The document presents a draft of the Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) for 2026 and outlines the parliamentary submission process, including public comment, consideration of feedback, and final publication. It notes that the 30-day parliamentary period began on 8 December 2025 and that some provisions will take effect on publication with others to be confirmed after further consultation. It also attaches ancillary documents (Annexures A-C) and provides links for download of the Statement of Need, Consultation Report, and related materials, while indicating that final rules will be published on the Ombud Council’s website after parliamentary process concludes.

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publication of final rules

Final publication of the Ombud Council Rules for the PFA, 2026 on the Ombud Council website after Parliament completes the process

After Parliament completes the 30-day submission process (and subject to any comments Parliament may make), the final Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) for 2026 will be published on the Ombud Council’s website.

Who it is for
members of the public and stakeholders who need the final 2026 PFA Rules
How to act on it
Wait for the final Rules to be published on the Ombud Council’s website after the parliamentary process concludes.
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Once the Parliamentary process is completed, and subject to any comments that may be made by Parliament, the final Rules will be published on the Ombud Council’s website.
downloadable consultation documentsOngoing

Access the attached consultation documents for the 2026 PFA Rules (Annexures A–C)

The Ombud Council attaches the draft Rules and related consultation materials (Annexure A, Annexure B, and Annexure C) submitted to Parliament, and provides downloads for the Statement of Need/Intended Operation/Expected Impact and the Consultation Report.

Who it is for
members of the public and stakeholders who want to read the draft 2026 PFA Rules and the supporting consultation materials
How to act on it
Use the provided download links for Annexure B and Annexure C, and review the attached documents listed for Annexure A, Annexure B, and Annexure C.
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For information, the Ombud Council attaches the following documents as submitted to Parliament: the Draft Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator, 2026 (Annexure A) . the Statement of Need, Intended Operation, and Expected Impact (Annexure B) . the Consultation Report (Annexure C) . the Draft Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator, 2026 (Annexure A) Download the Statement of Need, Intended Operation, and Expected Impact (Annexure B) Download the Consultation Report (Annexure C)

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Reference

https://www.ombudcouncil.org.za/draft-ombud-council-rules-for-the-pfa-2026/

Key Takeaways

  • subject: Draft Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) 2026
  • process: Parliamentary submission and public consultation
  • legal basis: Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017, sections 103(1) and 98
  • parliamentary period start: 8 December 2025
  • documents attached: Annexure A (Draft Ombud Council Rules), Annexure B (Statement of Need, Intended Operation, Expected Impact), Annexure C (Consultation Report)
  • final publication: on Ombud Council website after Parliament completes process
  • operational details: some provisions to take effect on publication; others to be confirmed after further consultation
  • contact: Ombud Council website and official communications

Dates

Closing Date

8 December 2025