Mzwakhe Poswa
About
Mzwakhe is a Senior Associate in the Insurance and Financial Services Practice. His prime focus is on pension funds and retirement funds law. His work includes advising clients on governance, compliance, and dispute resolution. He provides legal assistance to pension funds, administrators, employers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Litigation
- Personal Injury Claims
- Professional Negligence
- Medical Malpractice
- Road Accident Fund Claims
Academic Record
- LLB – University of KwaZulu-Natal | 2016
Qualifications
- Admitted Attorney | 2018
Credentials
- Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Member
- Pretoria Attorneys Association (PAA) – Member
Pension Fund Distributions and the Duty to Support Parents
The recognition of factual dependency plays a crucial role in pension fund law, particularly in the allocation of death benefits under Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act (“the PFA”). The decisio...
March 12 2025
The Consequences of Failing to Pay Pension Fund Contributions
Pension fund contributions are not discretionary payments; they are statutory obligations. Employers who fail to comply with these requirements not only prejudice their employees but also risk signifi...
February 27 2025
The Perils of Non-Compliance: Lessons from the Municipal Workers' Retirement Fund Judgment
The recent judgment of Municipal Workers’ Retirement Fund v Mafube Local Municipality and Others highlights the severe consequences of failing to meet statutory obligations under the Pension Fun...
January 30 2025
