The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers has recommended that a hike of 5.75% be provided to South African elected politicians - including members of parliament and members of provincial legislatures and judges.
The commission - headed by Judge Dikgang Moseneke, who was recently appointed Deputy Chief Justice - said: "Having duly consulted as required by law, and having considered all relevant factors ...as well as other factors prescribed by applicable legislation, the commission recommends that the salaries, benefits and allowances of public office bearers be increased by 5,75% for the 2005/06 financial year, with effect from April 1 2005." The recommendations are made to President Thabo Mbeki in terms of the constitution.
The commission noted that it had considered annual and month-on-month CPIX figures. (Month-on-month CPIX for May 2005 was 3.9%).
Source: News 24
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