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The increase in salaries of public office bearers has been approved, and President Jacob Zuma's new salary is more than R2.7 million annually.
The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers has made its recommendation on public sector salaries.
Public office bearers earning more than R1 million will receive a 5% increase and officer bearers earning less than R1 million will receive 6% from the 1st of April.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's salary increases to R2.6-million , while that of ministers increases to R2.21-million.
Members of Parliament will earn R989 000 , premiers will get R2.08-million and mayors will earn R1.15-million each per year.
