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President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of between 3.5% and 4% for public office-bearers for the 2026/27 financial year. While members of Parliament and provincial legislatures will receive a 3.5% increase, judges and magistrates are set to receive 4%. The increases come amid ongoing economic pressures and questions about public spending and accountability.
Guest: Neelan Karikan – President, Judicial Officers Alliance of South Africa
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