Traditional leaders get salary increment
This move received an overwhelming applause from Traditional Leaders.
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Traditional Leaders continue to receive much deserved recognition and support from the provincial government and this became evident when the Premier, Mr David Mabuza announced that traditional headmen (tindvuna) will now earn a monthly salary of R6 740.
“For the institution of Traditional Leadership to reclaim its status and role within society, government is also expected to provide adequate support to the institution, particularly in the area of capacity building and institutional efficiency.
To this end, the Ruling Party has been, and still continues, to introduce a range of interventions to support Traditional Leaders at different stages of the evolvement of this institution.
We are also improving the conditions of Traditional Leaders and their subordinates. The Proclamation made by President Jacob Zuma on the determination of salaries and allowances of Traditional Leaders, Members of the House, both National and Provincial, we are pleased to announce that the salaries of Headmen and Headwomen will be increased from R2 000 per month to R6 740 per month with immediate effect,” said Mabuza.
Mabuza made this announcement during the occasion of the opening of the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders last Friday.
“We are face-lifting the palaces of our two Kings. As we speak, the construction of the two palaces for our kings, King Makhosoke II and King Mabhoko III has already started.
In addition, we have also taken a decision not to renovate Traditional Council offices but rather to build new offices all together. In the 2014/15 financial year we will be building four new Traditional Councils offices.
Parallel to the process of rebuilding the institution of Traditional Leadership, we have also prioritised few areas of work that will contribute meaningfully towards the reduction of unemployment, poverty and inequality,” he further announced.
This move received an overwhelming applause from Traditional Leaders, including their leader, the chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders, Kgoshi Lameck Mathupa Mokoena, who hinted that since Mabuza came to power the dignity of Traditional Leaders has been given back.
“This proves that the ANC government and especially Mabuza’s administration know and understand the role of Traditional Leaders.
The government has given us back our dignity and has created a smooth working relationship between us and our communities.
We are really happy and satisfied with the way the provincial government is handling our affairs,” said Mokoena.
