No, the Department does not intend to put measures in place in this regard as the salaries of Public Office Bearers including that of Kings/Queens is determined by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers. On 16 August 2023, the Commission issued a proclamation determining salaries for Kings/Queens, Principal Traditional Leaders, Senior Traditional Leaders as well as Headmen and Headwomen.
Based on the latest determination, all Kings/Queens are equally remunerated a salary of R 1 315 429. The department is not aware of any King that is remunerated higher than the other Kings.
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