Hello! I am your AI Trustee Assistant, here to guide you through the 37C death benefit distribution process for the PSSPF.
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Legal name
Private Security Sector Provident Fund
Alternative name
Founded year
2002
Number of employees
6-20
Company type
Other
Industry
Area served
hennie@molo.page
Phone
0718607703
Website
https://www.psspfund.co.za
PSSPF 37C Trustee Distribution Assistant
09 Aug 2025
Dependent vs. Nominee: Who is Entitled to a Death Benefit?
The two main categories are:
- Dependents: The law takes a very broad view to protect those who relied on the deceased. This includes legal dependents (like spouses and children) and factual dependents (anyone who was financially dependent on the deceased at the time of death).
- Nominees: A nominee is a person formally designated by the member on a nomination form. It is crucial to remember that a nomination is only a guiding instruction for the Board. The Board is legally obligated to prioritize the needs of dependents first.
It is important to reiterate that claims are not processed through the deceased's will or estate. The pension fund death benefit is a separate entity that the Board of Trustees manages under specific legislation.
PSSPF 37C Trustee Distribution Assistant
Bringing clarity and consistency to 37C death benefit distributions