Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 13 : FinanceGeneral Financial Matters219. Remuneration of persons holding public office |
| (1) | An Act of Parliament must establish a framework for determining— |
| (a) | the salaries, allowances and benefits of members of the National Assembly, permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces, members of the Cabinet, Deputy Ministers, traditional leaders and members of any councils of traditional leaders; and |
| (b) | the upper limit of salaries, allowances or benefits of members of provincial legislatures, members of Executive Councils and members of Municipal Councils of the different categories. |
| (2) | National legislation must establish an independent commission to make recommendations concerning the salaries, allowances and benefits referred to in subsection (1). |
| (3) | Parliament may pass the legislation referred to in subsection (1) only after considering any recommendations of the commission established in terms of subsection (2). |
| (4) | The national executive, a provincial executive, a municipality or any other relevant authority may implement the national legislation referred to in subsection (1) only after considering any recommendations of the commission established in terms of subsection (2). |
| (5) | National legislation must establish frameworks for determining the salaries, allowances and benefits of judges, the Public Protector, the Auditor-General, and members of any commission provided for in the Constitution, including the broadcasting authority referred to in section 192. |