Pretoria:President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases ranging from 3.5% to 4% for public office-bearers for the 2026/27 financial year, effective from April 1, 2026.

According to South African Government News Agency, the salary adjustments were determined following recommendations by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers, considering the severe economic challenges the country is facing.

The 3.5% increase will apply to Members of the National Executive, Members of the National Assembly, Permanent Delegates to the National Council of Provinces, Premiers, members of provincial executive councils, and members of provincial legislatures. Meanwhile, judges of the Constitutional Court, other judges, magistrates, traditional leaders, members of the National and Provincial Houses of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, as well as members of independent constitutional institutions, will receive a 4% salary increase.

The Commission, which holds the constitutional mandate to make annual recommendations on the remuneration of public office-bearers, based its recommendations on considerations such as stakeholder inputs, roles and responsibilities, fiscal affordability, inflation rates, wage settlement data, and average annual wage increases. The Commission also reflected on its past recommendations and the President's previous salary determinations.

President Ramaphosa expressed gratitude to the Commission for its efforts and reminded public office-bearers to stay aware of the significant responsibilities they carry. The Presidency emphasized the importance of upholding mandates and honoring public trust and expectations.