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UIF Online: How to Claim Your Unemployment Insurance Fund Benefits in South Africa

Last updated September 21, 2025 UIF Online is a government-backed platform designed to make it easier for South Africans to apply for and receive Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits. Instead of standing in long queues at the Department of Employment and Labour, workers can now submit their UIF claims digitally—directly from their smartphones, tablets, or… Read More »

Does Your UIF Money Expire?

Yes, in South Africa, your Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits do expire after a set period. Under the UIF Act, any UIF money that remains unclaimed will expire 12 months after you become eligible to receive it. This means if you don’t apply for your UIF benefits within one year of qualifying, you forfeit your… Read More »