President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined to increase the salaries of public office bearers by between 3.8% and 4.1% in different categories.
This after the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers recommended a salary increment of some 4.1% for all public office bearers.
“The increase of 4.1% applies to judges, magistrates, traditional leaders and members of independent constitutional institutions.
“The increase of 3.8% applies to Members of the National Executive, Members of Parliament, members of provincial executive councils and members of provincial legislatures,” the Presidency said.
The increases will take effect from 1 April 2025.
The Presidency explained that in arriving at its decision, the Independent Commission is required, in terms of section 8(6) of the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers Act, 1997, to consider:
- The role, status, duties, functions and responsibilities of the office bearers concerned.
- Affordability of different levels of remuneration of public office bearers.
- Current principles and levels of remuneration, particularly in respect of organs of State.
- Inflation.
- Available resources of the State.
- Public service remuneration levels.
“The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers is mandated in terms of section 219(1), (2) and (5) of the Constitution, read with section 8(4) of the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act, 1997 (Act No. 92 of 1997), to make annual recommendations relating to the salaries and/or the upper limits of the salaries, allowances, and benefits of the public office-bearers.
“President Ramaphosa appreciates the diligence and integrity with which the Commission developed its recommendations,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za
