Have you ever wondered how much a King gets paid in SA?
The salaries of traditional leaders have been announced - and they make for interesting reading...
In the rich tapestry of South Africa's cultural heritage, traditional leaders, including kings and queens, have held a significant place for centuries.
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In news that has vibrated all over SA, the President of SA, Cyril Ramaphosa, has announced the salaries plus the allowances traditional leaders receive.
According to Business Tech, the SA government has set the Department of Traditional Affairs as the main committee overseeing traditional affairs.
In SA, there are provincial houses in seven provinces; Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the North West.
The amount that a King or Queen receives as a salary is R1,315,429. For a Principal Traditional Leader (PTL), they get R1,210,199.
Traditional leaders play a pivotal role in driving rural development strategies, and the government has introduced various legal measures to secure their vital involvement in societal advancement.
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Recognising their significance, the government has established legislative frameworks to enlist their active participation, fostering holistic progress in these communities.
According to the South African Government, President Ramaphosa announced the title of King of the AmaZulu Kingship in March last year upon Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu.
This move added to the count of officially recognising kings in SA, bringing the total to eight.
Notably, this decision marked a significant step in acknowledging traditional leadership. In a parliamentary Q&A session, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the former Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, disclosed the salaries allocated to each of these kings over the past five years.
These salaries were determined based on the recommendations of the Independent Commission for Remuneration of Public Office Bearers.
This provided insight into the financial aspects of these positions within South Africa's cultural and governmental framework.
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