Public outrage over salary hikes for public office-bearers

Concerns have been raised over salary increases for public office-bearers, with members of the public expressing widespread outrage over the decision. President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a 3.8% pay hike for members of the executive, increasing the salaries of ministers, deputy ministers and Members of Parliament. The increase follows a recommendation by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers, which initially proposed a 4.1 percent adjustment. While the […]