Question NW203 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
15 August 2019 - NW203
Nxumalo, Mr MN to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What is the total (a) number of government employees in her department who are being paid whilst on undue and/or extended periods of sick leave and (b) cost to the Government in each case? NW1161E
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure:
a) The total number of government employees in the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on long period incapacity leave are 20
b) The total cost in terms of salary is R2 253 929.80 on average and it is R 112 696.49 per case