If he heeds calls to step down, Zuma will get his presidential pay for the rest of his life
Pensions for retired presidents previously amounted to 75% of their salary but in April 2008 that was amended by a resolution of Parliament to 100%
Should Jacob Zuma heed calls for him to step down as President‚ he will be entitled to his salary and most of the perks he enjoyed in office — for the rest of his life. He would be paid his annual R2‚989‚845 salary after stepping down‚ be provided with security and an official vehicle‚ an office and a secretary and be entitled to free domestic flights on the national airline. This has been the case with former presidents FW de Klerk and Thabo Mbeki. The Presidential Handbook spells out exactly what perks a serving president and his or her deputy are entitled to. As things stand‚ while still occupying his office‚ Zuma and his family receive medical and healthcare services at the cost of the surgeon-general through the South African Military and Health Services (SAMHS) of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). A team of doctors accompany him and the deputy president to engagements. The cost of buying and maintaining vehicles‚ transport by road and physical security is borne...
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