Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina Pledges to Donate 33% Of His Salary To Solidarity Fund

Charles Molele

Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina has pledged to donate 33% of his salary to the Solidarity Fund over the next three months.

Masina made the announcement on Thursday night shortly after President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation about his decision to extend the national lockdown period by two more weeks.

Masina said the City Manager and Group Chief Financial Officer will both donate 33%, Members of the Mayoral Committee 25%, the Speaker of council 20% and the Chief Whip of council 15 per cent.

He added that discussions were currently underway with heads of departments to donate 25% over the three months, divisional heads 12.5% and officials five per cent.

“We must all heed the call made by President Ramaphosa for us to rise to the occasion and live up to this national Thuma Mina moment. Every effort and gesture we can make as citizens will go far in