It’s ‘unbelievable’ that Mabuza gets to keep R3m salary, other perks

David Mabuza

Cape Town – ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has described as “unbelievable” the move by government to continue paying former president David Mabuza his salary and other perks after his resignation.

Mabuza resigned last week on Wednesday.

According to New24, Mabuza will keep his R3 million salary, VIP protection state vehicle and other perks despite not finishing his term.

“Former deputy president David Mabuza will continue to earn his R3 million a year salary and keep all the perks he enjoyed while in office. These include VIP protection, a state vehicle, clerical assistants, and travel privileges,” the report said.

Responding to the news, Mashaba said: “Unbelievable. This is happening in a country in which 54% of its citizens live below the bread line.

“We need a report from Parliament to give us as taxpayers a sense of this individual’s contribution towards all these perks,” Mashaba said.

Mabuza sent his letter of resignation to the speaker of the National Assembly on Tuesday last week.

His resignation paved the way for Ramaphosa to appoint his new deputy, as part of his expected Cabinet reshuffle.

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