A legal battle is brewing over one of Parliament's highest-paid officials. The Democratic Alliance is heading to court to challenge both the appointment of Parliamentary Secretary Xolile George and the hefty salary increase he received shortly after taking office.
A legal battle is brewing over one of Parliament's highest-paid officials. The Democratic Alliance is heading to court to challenge both the appointment of Parliamentary Secretary Xolile George and the hefty salary increase he received shortly after taking office. According to TimesLIVE, the 70% pay hike pushed his annual salary to R4.4 million, raising fresh questions about transparency, accountability, and whether proper processes were followed.
Guest: George Michalakis, DA parliamentary leader
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