Hon Deputy Minister, many people believe that the poor service that is rendered by a large number of municipalities does not justify the exorbitant salaries that are paid to some municipal managers. We wonder how one can justify a salary that almost equals that of the President when problems such as potholes, incorrect billing, dirty streets and buildings, and poor infrastructure are not properly addressed. Also, when traffic lights are not working, one seldom sees traffic officers helping to control the traffic.
So, my question to you, hon Deputy Minister, is this: What is the job description of managers that justifies the salaries of more than R1 million that are paid, when they cannot ensure that efficient basic services are rendered to our communities? Thank you.