Parliament has published its updated travel benefits policy for members of parliament in South Africa.
The policy, which was tabled on Monday , applies to former MPs who served in parliament for a continuous period of five years or longer, or one complete term in the event that a complete term is less than five years.
This guide also describes the new powers given to finance minister Tito Mboweni to directly curb spending on transport and other luxuries. The cost of this vehicle – including any security upgrades – will be determined by the minister of finance; Members and their spouses are entitled to travel for official purposes at the expense of the relevant department;
No daily subsistence and travel allowance is payable to a member, their spouse, or minor children for domestic travel;
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