How much is Minister Senzo Mchunu earning during leave of absence?
For public servants, this often equates to paid leave..
Mchunu's leave comes a week after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made bombshell allegations of underworld dealings about the minister.
During a 'family meeting' briefing on Sunday evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he had placed Minister Senzo Mchunu of a leave of absence. This minister would remain on leave for the duration of judicial commission of inquiry.
The commission would be pending an 'urgent and comprehensive investigation' on Mkhwanazi's criminal allegations.
Despite outlining the lengthy process, which could take several months, Ramaphosa claimed that the commission would be attended to with 'necessary urgency and thoroughness'.
After its investigation, the commission would submit a final report to the president, who would also expect an interim report after three and six months. Cyril Ramaphosa and Senzo Mchunu. Image: GCIS
In the interim, Wits Professor Firoz Cachalia would officially be appointed acting Minister of Police at the end of July.
According to reports, ministers in South Africa over R2.6 million per annum, pending a 2.5% increase.
Public servants, like Senzo Mchunu, receive their full salary during their leave of absence.
In addition to his salary, Senzo Mchunu would likely benefit from other perks of being in office. This includes: Free water, electricity, and generators
Living in a state-owned residence, which includes domestic help
Luxury car allowance for professional and private use
private use First-class flights for official trips and economy flights for family members
Hotel accommodation and catering when on official business
VIP protection, including blue-light brigades
'Out-of-pocket expenses'
Minister Senzo Mchunu issued a statement following President Ramaphosa's address.
He shared: 'I welcome and respect the President's decision and pledge my commitment to the process. Honour and integrity are the virtues I personally subscribe to and which we all need to make efforts to uphold.
'I stand ready to respond to the accusations against me and account to the citizens of the Republic, fully and honestly so.'
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