Date: 03 March 2021

The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is shocked and saddened by the passing of longtime board member Dr. Frans le Roux on 2 March 2021 and substitute trustee Corporal Thobile Maqhubela on the 18th February 2021.

Dr. Le Roux served as a pensioner-elected trustee on the GEPF Board as well as a member of the Benefits and Administration Committee and the Investment Committee.

Corporal Thobile Maqhubela, who was an employee – nominate substitute trustee served on the Benefits and Administration Committee and the Finance and Audit Committee.

GEPF Chairperson of the Board, Dr Renosi Mokate, on behalf of the Board and staff members passes her deepest condolences to the Le Roux and Maqhubela families, their colleagues and friends.

The GEPF acknowledges the dedication, diligence and professionalism with which both trustees served the Fund. The Fund will forever be grateful for their tireless contribution and dedication to its members, pensioners and beneficiaries.

May their souls Rest in Peace.

Issued by:

Government Employees Pension Fund