President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest address to the nation is a timely reminder that every SA politician — from the president through to the cabinet, premiers and MECs, MPs and MPLs, mayors, exco and manco members down to the lowliest local councillor — has continued to receive a full monthly salary throughout the pandemic, despite the ruinous effects of lockdown and the damage wrought on our economy.
As has every traditional leader, king, queen and member of every state-owned enterprise, quango and royal household. All of them. Every month. In full...
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