Minister of Electricity could cost South Africa over R37 million
South Africa’s new electricity minister could cost the country more than R37 million a year, according to the Democratic Alliance’s public service and administration specialist Leon Schreiber .However, Schreiber believes a more accurate title would be Minister of ANC Load-shedding.
Schreiber said they worked on the assumption that Ramaphosa would also appoint a deputy minister who would receive a similar pay package and perks to those given to other ministers.The salary packages for those employed in the minister’s office will run up to around R8.6 million:Media liaison offices — R1.15 millionParliamentary and cabinet support — R851,000Household aide 1 — R207,000On the other hand, the deputy minister’s office could run up costs of R4.8 million a year.
Schreiber also added the cost of four luxury vehicles — two for the minister and two for the deputy. The cost of the vehicles is estimated to reach R3.2 million.
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