In 2018 the independent commission for the remuneration of public office-bearers reported that a minister earned R2.4m a year and a deputy R2m, amounts that would by now have increased.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his state of the nation address at the Cape Town City Hall.Where the money to pay for the electricity minister's office will come seems to be a key question after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced it in hisRamaphosa said the new minister in the presidency will focus on the power crisis and provide oversight at Eskom.
Many on social media questioned where salaries for the office's staff will come from, with some saying taxpayers are already struggling to make ends meet.reported that a minister earned R2.4m a year and a deputy R2m, amounts that would by now have increased. The presidency has not given a detailed report on the cost of the position, but DA MP Leon Schreiber said the appointment of the minister and supporting staff will run into millions.“It will also add at least R37m a year to the bill taxpayers already foot for ANC ministers and their cadres."
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