Did you know how much MP's earn per month???
The Economic Freedom Fighters‚ which has 25 MPs‚ expects a generous donation from their salaries to help fill the coffers of the recently established opposition party.
And expense claims are not welcomed.
“We contribute 15% to EFF‚” EFF national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said on Thursday. “Thereafter‚ it is individuals’ choices‚ by and large. It means all other work we do for EFF is not paid for by EFF. If an EFF MP gets deployed anywhere‚ they take care of their stay wherever they get sent‚” he added.
The question then arose from the public: How much do our MPs earn?
Julius Malema as EFF leader earns R101‚885 a month while leader of the opposition Mmusi Maimane from the Democratic Alliance earns R124‚516 a month. An average member of parliament earns R86‚120‚ according to data issued by Africa Check.
DA chief whip John Steenhuisen said his party also expects its MPs to help with funding.
“Each public representative pays a compulsory contribution to the party every month. This equates to roughly 2% of the salary but differs from province to province‚” Steenhuisen said.
The highest earners in parliament are from the ruling African National Congress. Baleka Mbete and Thandi Modise as Speakers in the two houses of parliament earn R226‚400 a month‚ Cabinet ministers earn R192‚439 a month and Deputy Cabinet ministers net R158‚477 a month.
ANC spokesman in parliament Moloto Mothapo said all 249 MPs make regular party contributions to Luthuli House.
While he declined to specify how much‚ Mothapo said: “The only deduction the organisation makes from ANC MPs’ income is a percentage for party support‚ which varies according to the level of income. As you know‚ the ANC is a non-profit making organisation and survives on members’ goodwill and annual membership contributions.”
No comments:
Post a Comment