Minimum R1.4 million salaries for managers in South Africa’s collapsing municipalities

• Municipal managers in South Africa will earn at least R1.4 million per year, with a maximum of over R3.8 million.
• The salary determinations are based on a point allocation system that considers factors such as a municipality's population, income, and equitable municipal share.
• The high salaries for municipal managers come as South Africa is experiencing widespread municipal collapse, with only 15% of municipalities receiving clean audits in the 2025 financial year.