STAFF REPORTER
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has noted with grave disappointment the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to award all public office bearers and Judges a 3% salary increase.
On Saturday, Ramaphosa made a determination to increase salaries of all public servants by 3%, with effect from 1 April 2022.
The determination follows recommendations made by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers (the Commission) submitted to the President on 17 April 2023.
The Commission recommended a 3.8% salary increment for all public office bearers including members of the Independent Constitutional Institutions, Judges, Magistrates and Traditional Leaders for the financial year 2022/2023.
Having considered the Commission’s recommendations and serious economic challenges facing the country, Ramaphosa then decided that the salaries of all public office bearers be increased by 3%.
Cosatu said the majority of poor South Africans are facing mounting social challenges and
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