When 8.6 million South Africans are unemployed, politicians should not be getting pay rises
South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 33.7%, leaving 8.6 million people without work. Yet President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved 3.5% salary increases for ministers, MPs and provincial politicians. The contrast raises a difficult question about leadership, accountability and sacrifice.
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