Ramaphosa announces salary hikes for judges, MP's and Cabinet

Ramaphosa announces salary hikes for judges, MP's and Cabinet Zandile.Khumalo Tue, 11/10/2026 - 17:59

JOHANNESBURG - Judges and other public officials are set to receive a pay hike.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced salary increases of between 3.5% and 4% for the 2026/2027 financial year, effective 1 April 2026.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidency said the 3.5% increase applies to members of the national executive, members of the National Assembly, permanent delegates to the national council of provinces, premiers, members of provincial executive councils, and members of provincial legislatures.

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The 4% salary increment applies to judges, magistrates, traditional leaders, members of the national and provincial houses of traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, and members of independent constitutional institutions.

According to the Presidency, the decision follows recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers, and the President’s consideration of serious economic challenges facing the country.

“President Ramaphosa thanks the Commission for its diligence and careful scrutiny in preparing its recommendations. He urges public office-bearers to uphold their mandates and honour the public trust and expectations associated with their varied responsibilities, the statement read.