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Can I withdraw from my retirement annuity Old Mutual?

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Sarah Cherry

Published Feb 12, 2026

Can I withdraw from my retirement annuity Old Mutual?

Unfortunately, you are not allowed to withdraw the full value of your Old Mutual RA as a cash lump sum. You may only withdraw one-third as a cash lump sum, with the balance you must purchase an annuity that will pay you a regular monthly income.

Can I withdraw money from my Old Mutual investment?

You can withdraw money from your portfolio at any time, but remember that the amount you withdraw remains part of your maximum lifetime investment amount and cannot be reinvested at a later stage. This means withdrawals permanently reduce your total amount of allowable tax free savings.

How long does Old Mutual SuperFund take to pay out?

It is an important document that assists the Old Mutual SuperFund Management Board in making a fair distribution amongst the beneficiaries. Remember this process can take up to 12 months. If you provide us with complete beneficiary information, it can go much quicker.

How do I know if I have an Old Mutual policy?

For your convenience and peace of mind, download the Old Mutual App or register and login into to view your portfolio.

Can you surrender a retirement annuity?

No, you cannot cash in your retirement annuity unless your value is less than R7 000, or you are emigrating, or you have officially retired early due to ill-health. You can make your retirement annuity paid-up (stop contributing) but you may then incur an early termination charge.

How do I surrender Old Mutual policy?

7.3 Old Mutual may cancel this policy by giving you 30 days written notice, either by email or to the postal address that you have provided if the premium is not paid within 30 (thirty) days of the regular deduction date.

How much can I withdraw from my investments?

The traditional withdrawal approach uses something called the 4% rule. This rule says that you can withdraw about 4% of your principal each year, so you could withdraw about $400 for every $10,000 you’ve invested. But you wouldn’t necessarily be able to spend it all; some of that $400 would have to go to taxes.

Can I withdraw money from my investment account?

You can withdraw funds from your Digit Investing account at any time without tax penalty. Any investment gains and dividends in your investing account may be subject to taxes. When tapping on Withdraw on your investing screen, you’ll see an explanation of what withdrawing may entail.

Can you withdraw from your SuperFund?

If your super balance is less than $1,000 you can withdraw up to your remaining balance after tax. You can only make one withdrawal in any 12-month period. If you have reached your preservation age plus 39 weeks and you were not gainfully employed when you apply, there are no cashing restrictions.

How long does provident fund take to pay out?

You should receive your provident fund payout within 21 days if your tax affairs are in order and all the required documents (such as a copy of your ID, a completed instruction form stating where the money should go, and proof of banking details) have been sent to the fund by your employer.

How do I find out what policies I have in my name?

Verifi is available, at no charge, to all members of the South African public. By providing a single point of access to all the relevant information about your policies, Verifi will save you time, money and effort. Verifi provides information on all your life and investment policies.

How do I cancel my policy on Old Mutual?

CANCELLING YOUR POLICY 7.3 Old Mutual may cancel this policy by giving you 30 days written notice, either by email or to the postal address that you have provided if the premium is not paid within 30 (thirty) days of the regular deduction date.