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How much South Africa’s ministers and MPs will earn after Ramaphosa’s latest salary hike
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of up to 4% for public office-bearers. Ministers and MPs will earn more in the 2026/27 financial year, but the decision has drawn criticism from SAFTU amid rising living costs and high unemployment.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of 3.5% for ministers, MPs, premiers and provincial legislators for the 2026/27 financial year. The increases are backdated to 1 April 2026.
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- November 11, 2026
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- IOL