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Johannesburg executives got pay hikes up to 86% despite poor city services and a revenue shortfall.
Despite widespread failures in water, electricity, and waste services, Johannesburg executives saw pay increases of up to 86%, with some earning nearly R5 million annually—exceeding national caps.
City leaders claim improvements ahead of the G20 Summit were part of a sustained, fully funded service delivery program, not temporary fixes, citing management reforms and political stability.
However, critics question the fairness of executive pay amid a 17% revenue shortfall and a fragmented governance structure with 13 entities.
A parliamentary review is underway over concerns that pay increases are misaligned with performance and financial health.
The city maintains compliance with laws, while residents demand lasting change beyond the summit’s conclusion.
Los ejecutivos de Johannesburgo obtuvieron aumentos salariales de hasta el 86% a pesar de los pobres servicios de la ciudad y un déficit de ingresos.