Riyaz Patel
Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has announced amendments to the Ministerial Handbook in an effort to “cut costs in the public service.”
Cars worth no more than R700 000, a R5000 per month cell phone allowance, flying economy and no security upgrades to private residences are some of the “sacrifices” ministers, premiers and MECs will be making, according to the new ministerial guidelines.
Mchunu said the changes are in line with the country’s “stagnant economy.”
“As the executive, we believe that we must act with unity and resolve in addressing the fiscal problems facing South Africa.
“We have taken the position of a freeze in our salaries and have also significantly reduced the benefits to the executive in terms of personnel in executive offices, travel, accommodation, and security benefits, among others,” the Minister said.
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