EWN Mar 03
National Assembly approves 3.8% salary hike for President Ramaphosa amid opposition backlash
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Ramaphosa’s Pay Raised Amid Political OppositionThe National Assembly approved a 3.8% raise, increasing the president’s salary to R3.4 million annually despite public backlash.
- The National Assembly approved a 3.8% salary increase for President Cyril Ramaphosa, raising his annual pay to R3.4 million.
- Opposition parties challenged the raise, urging the president to reject it due to economic hardships and his billionaire status.
- Lawmakers highlighted that CEOs and parliamentary executives earn significantly more, and the president benefits from considerable state perks.
- The increase also applies to former presidents’ pensions and was passed despite criticism over government indecision and lack of reforms.
He should be standing here and saying: 'I have my billions, please do not increase my salary, in fact, take my salary and give it to the Marikana widows'.— Poppy Mailola, EFF, during the National Assembly debate on the salary hike
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