President Cyril Ramaphosa gives ministers and Members of Parliament a 3.5% pay increase

President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined salary increases for public office-bearersfor the 2026/27 financial year, effective from 1 April 2026.The Presidency said Ramaphosa had decided to increase the salaries of some categories of office-bearers by 3.5%, and others by 4%.The 3.5% increase applies to Cabinet (Members of the National Executive), and members of parliament (Members of the National Assembly and Permanent Delegates to the National Council of Provinces).