Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a 3% salary increase for all public office bearers, including judges, magistrates, and traditional leaders.
The decision comes after recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-bearers.
The commission had suggested a 3.8% increment for the financial year 2022/2023, but due to the country’s economic challenges, the president opted for a 3% increase instead.
“Having considered the Commission’s recommendations and serious economic challenges facing the country, the President has decided that the salaries of all public office bearers be increased by three percent,” presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
The salaries of judges and magistrates will require approval from Parliament, and a notice has been submitted for this purpose.
“The President has in accordance to relevant statutory requirements submitted the notice to Parliament for approval before publication in as far as it relates to salaries of judges and magistrates,” said Magwenya.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
