Question NW2642 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
18 September 2023 - NW2642
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What remedial action does her Department of Traditional Affairs intend to put in place to ensure that all kings and queens across the Republic are equally remunerated like the Zulu Kingdom without taking anything away from the Zulu King?
Reply:
No, the Department does not intend to put measures in place in this regard as the salaries of Public Office Bearers including that of Kings/Queens is determined by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers. On 16 August 2023, the Commission issued a proclamation determining salaries for Kings/Queens, Principal Traditional Leaders, Senior Traditional Leaders as well as Headmen and Headwomen.
Based on the latest determination, all Kings/Queens are equally remunerated a salary of R 1 315 429. The department is not aware of any King that is remunerated higher than the other Kings.
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