MPs feast while citizens fast
The Citizen
|December 24, 2025
It's no surprise the proposed pay hike for government officials and politicians has been met with fierce resistance and criticism.
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The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers recommended a 4.1% salary increase. The hike will cover MPs, members of provincial legislatures and local government office bearers, various government commissions as well as the judiciary.
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