Best retirement annuities in South Africa (2026)

By the Rateweb editorial team · How we rate · Product details checked 21 Jun 2026

A retirement annuity (RA) is a tax-efficient way to save for retirement — your contributions are tax-deductible and growth is tax-free. The biggest factor in your final pot is cost, so compare RAs on fees first. Figures are indicative; confirm with the provider.

🏆 Our top picks
Best low-cost 10X Investments ★ 4.6/5 — see why ↓ Best value index RA Sygnia ★ 4.5/5 — see why ↓ Best to start small Satrix RA ★ 4.5/5 — see why ↓ Best active manager Allan Gray ★ 4.3/5 — see why ↓ Best flat fee Fynbos RA ★ 4.3/5 — see why ↓ Best bank-linked FNB Retirement Annuity ★ 4.2/5 — see why ↓

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🏆 Best low-cost Low fees

10X Investments

A low-cost index RA built around the idea that low fees mean a much bigger pension.
★★★★★
4.6/5 · How we rate
Cost4.9
Performance4.4
Ease4.6
Trust4.5
Index
Style
Very low
Fees
1
Low Cost
Pros
  • Very low fees (big difference over decades)
  • Simple, index-tracking approach
  • Clear online experience
Cons
  • Index approach (no active outperformance)
  • Fewer fund choices
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🏆 Best value index RA Lowest fees

Sygnia

Among the lowest-cost index retirement annuities in South Africa.
★★★★★
4.5/5 · How we rate
Fees4.9
Choice4.4
Platform4.5
Trust4.5
Index
Style
Very low
Fees
1
Low Cost
Pros
  • Rock-bottom index fees
  • Range of passive funds
  • Strong long-term value
Cons
  • Index-led
  • Functional platform
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🏆 Best to start small

Satrix RA

A low-cost index RA on the EasyEquities platform, from R10.
★★★★★
4.5/5 · How we rate
Low (index)
E A C
Index
Style
From R10
Min
Flat Fee
Pros
  • Start from as little as R10
  • Low-cost index funds
  • Runs on the easy EasyEquities platform
Cons
  • Index-only
  • Platform fees on top of fund fees
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🏆 Best active manager

Allan Gray

An actively managed RA with a strong long-term track record.
★★★★☆
4.3/5 · How we rate
Active
Style
Higher
Fees
Low Cost
Pros
  • Respected active manager
  • Strong long-term record
  • Trusted brand
Cons
  • Higher fees than index RAs
  • Active funds can lag in some periods
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Coronation

Actively managed retirement annuity from a top SA fund manager.
★★★★☆
4.2/5 · How we rate
Active
Style
Higher
Fees
Low Cost
Pros
  • Strong active funds
  • Long track record
  • Wide fund range
Cons
  • Active fees
  • Higher cost than index
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Old Mutual

A long-established RA provider with adviser support and fund choice.
★★★★☆
4.0/5 · How we rate
Active
Style
Varies
Fees
Low Cost
Pros
  • Trusted, established brand
  • Adviser support
  • Range of funds
Cons
  • Watch the total fees
  • Some legacy products cost more
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🏆 Best flat fee

Fynbos RA

A flat R100/month platform fee — great value once your pot grows.
★★★★☆
4.3/5 · How we rate
Flat R100/mo
E A C
Index
Style
Flat fee
Min
1
Flat Fee
Pros
  • Flat R100/month regardless of balance
  • Excellent value for larger pots
  • Simple, modern app
Cons
  • Flat fee pricey for small balances
  • Newer provider
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Sanlam

Retirement annuities from one of SA's largest financial groups.
★★★★☆
4.0/5 · How we rate
Active
Style
Varies
Fees
Low Cost
Pros
  • Large, established insurer
  • Adviser and online options
  • Wide fund range
Cons
  • Check total fees
  • Adviser-led for some products
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🏆 Best bank-linked

FNB Retirement Annuity

Open an RA in the FNB app — bundled accounts can pay zero platform fees.
★★★★☆
4.2/5 · How we rate
From ~0.56%
E A C
Index
Style
From R500/mo
Min
Flat Fee
Pros
  • Open and manage in the FNB app
  • Zero platform fee on some bundled accounts
  • Low-cost Ashburton index fund (EAC ~0.56%)
Cons
  • Best value needs a qualifying FNB account
  • Limited fund range
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