• Updated 11 August 2025 Short version: YES, but the claim will stall until the Department of Employment and Labour can confirm your employment and contribution history.Use the work-arounds below to speed things up and avoid weeks of “Pending” status. 1. Why the UI-19 matters 2. Fast-track substitutes (in order of strength) Substitute What it… Read More »
Updated 11 August 2025 Your UIF PIN is the 10-digit reference number assigned to you (or your company) when you first register with UIF. You need it to log in to uFiling, file claims, and check balances. Lost it? Grab it back in under 2 minutes. B. WhatsAppSave 060 012 3456 → send “Hi” →… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Before you tap “Submit” on the uFiling app or visit a Labour Centre, make sure every document below is on your phone or in your hand. Bottom lineKeep the five core docs on your phone and add the benefit-specific ones if you need them. Upload everything in one go on… Read More »
Updated 11 August 2025 Short answer: You have 12 months from the date you were retrenched to lodge a UIF unemployment claim .The sooner you file, the sooner the money start : here’s the quickest mobile route. 1. Clock starts on your last work day 2. Speed-run checklist (do this within a week) Step What… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Thinking of dipping into your retirement pot? South African law only lets you do it under strict conditions. Here’s what you can and can’t do—straight to your phone. Situation Age rule How much you can take Tax bite Retrenchment / Dismissal Any age Full vested value in a provident or… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Need proof that your business is squeaky-clean with UIF contributions? A UIF Clearance Certificate (sometimes called a UIF Compliance Letter) does exactly that. It’s the golden ticket for tenders, SETA grants, and big supplier contracts. Bottom linePay your EMP201s, run a quick uFiling compliance check, and download the UIF Clearance… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Need to see how much money you still have left in your UIF “bank”? You can find the figure on WhatsApp in under 2 minutes; no data bundle required; the line is zero-rated on all SA networks. What you’ll actually see Step-by-step on your phone Pro tips for load-shedding Back-up… Read More »
Updated 11 August 2025 Getting dismissed means your employer ends your job. In South Africa, your rights and next steps depend on the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and your contract. Here’s what to expect—written for mobile screens and load-shedding days. Common SA Google searches“How much severance pay in South Africa 2025”“Can I claim UIF after… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Lost your 10-digit SARS tax number? Don’t queue; grab it in minutes with these phone-friendly steps. Where else your tax number hides Common SA search phrases“SARS tax number USSD code”“How to get tax number from phone”“Forgot SARS tax number eFiling login”“SARS WhatsApp tax number retrieval” Bottom lineUse USSD 134*7277# or… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Need an official unemployment letter (often called a UI-19 or proof of unemployment) for a new job, UIF claim, bank application or SASSA grant? Here’s the fastest, load-shedding-proof way to get it—on your phone or in person. B. WhatsApp (no queues) C. Walk-in (back-up) Bottom lineIf your employer uploaded your… Read More »