Ramaphosa approves salary hikes for public office bearers
President Cyril Ramaphosa has increased the salaries of public office bearers by between 3.5% and 4% in different categories.
The increases for the 2026/27 financial year are effective from 1 April 2026.
The 3.5% increase applies to members of the National Executive, National Assembly and permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces, premiers, MECs and ministers of Parliament.
The 4% salary increment applies to judges of the Constitutional Court and of other courts as well as magistrates.
A 4% increase also applies to traditional leaders, members of the National and Provincial Houses of traditional and Khoi-San leaders.
Members of independent constitutional institutions also receive a 4% increase.
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the determination follows recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has determined salary increases for public office-bearers for the 2026/27 financial year, effective from 1 April 2026. https://t.co/tQiCjoKYay
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(@PresidencyZA) November 10, 2026