{"id":865319,"date":"2026-07-03T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=865319"},"modified":"2026-07-03T12:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:17:29","slug":"the-government-role-in-south-africa-that-earns-more-than-president-cyril-ramaphosa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/government\/865319\/the-government-role-in-south-africa-that-earns-more-than-president-cyril-ramaphosa\/","title":{"rendered":"The government role in South Africa that earns more than President Cyril Ramaphosa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

South Africa\u2019s Auditor-General earns nearly R6 million a year, significantly surpassing the president\u2019s salary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Presidency has announced the approved salaries and allowances for various commissions, chairpersons, and councillors in South Africa, which includes an increase for the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Auditor-General will receive a salary of R5.9 million for the year, effective 1 April 2025, significantly higher than the budgeted maximum for President Cyril Ramaphosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, Members of Parliament approved an increase in the president’s salary from R3.3 million to just under R3.5 million, following an inflation-linked pay hike of 3.8%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This salary increase for Ramaphosa was approved following a recommendation from the Independent Commission on the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers, which initially proposed a 4.1% adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is the highest constitutional body responsible for auditing and reporting on how the government spends taxpayer funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AGSA\u2019s role is to ensure accountability by examining whether public entities manage their finances properly, comply with legislation, and produce credible performance reports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AGSA independently audits national and provincial departments, municipalities, and state-owned entities. It reports directly to the National Assembly and focuses on three main areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AGSA ensures fair presentation and the absence of material misstatements by verifying that credible information is provided regarding intended goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also ensures adherence to key financial and legal frameworks. After conducting audits, the AGSA assigns institutions one of five possible audit outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n