Resignation

A member who, in terms of his/her conditions of employment is required to be a member of the scheme, may not terminate his/her membership while he/she remains an employee without the prior written consent of his/her employer.

A member of the scheme who resigns from the service of his/her employer shall, on the date of such termination, be eligible to continue as an individual member without re-applying or the imposition of any new restrictions that did not exist at the time of his/her resignation.

Voluntary termination of membership

A member, who is not required in terms of his/her conditions of employment to be a member, may terminate his/her membership of the scheme by giving 3 months written notice. All rights to benefits cease after the last day of membership.

Deceased members

The dependants of a deceased member, who are registered with the scheme as his/her dependants at the time of such member's death, shall be entitled to continued membership of the scheme without any new restrictions, limitations or waiting periods.