The Cost To Run The GNU Parliament Has Gotten Out Of CONTROL!

The 5 Billion Rand Question: Can South Africa Afford its Government? In light of the VAT discussions in South Africa and the need for us to find savings across everything that government spends on I thought it would be interesting to look at the cost associated with out cabinet, parliament and the perks that befall you when you become an upper echelon public servant. See the thing is that South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) promised a new era of collaboration, but for all its promises it arrived with a staggering price tag that raised urgent questions about our national priorities around our most important public . While us the citizens grapple with economic pressures, the cost of maintaining the country's political leadership spirals, with initial estimates suggesting well over R1 billion annually is spent solely on ministers, deputy ministers, and their immediate support systems – even before accounting for luxury homes and extensive security details. The significant expenditure extends beyond the executive branch to the legislative arm of government. The Parliament of South Africa itself operates with a substantial budget, estimated at R1.9 billion for the 2022/2023 financial year, covering operations including crucial oversight committees The total annual burden on taxpayers for political leadership in south Africa, based of various articles and sources exceeds R5.28 billion when combining: Executive Branch: R1.2 billion. Parliament: R1.9 billion. VIP Protection: R2.18 billion. I know, I was also blown away… are we honestly getting money’s worth? Music Credit: ► Music Credit: Artificial.Music Track Name: "oceanic space [short edit]" Music By: Artificial Music @ / artificial-music YT Channel HERE: / smarttoaster Original upload HERE - / oceans License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBJfsV.... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ ––– ♪♫ FREE DOWNLOAD ♫♪ ––– ► DOWNLOAD this track HERE -    • [Non-Copyrighted Music] Chill Jazzy Lofi H...   ♪ ♪ Biscuit (Prod. by Lukrembo) Link :    • lukrembo - biscuit   Track: September Rain - Yme Fresh Music provided by Verde Música Studio Watch:    • 🎧 BACKGROUND Music for VLOGS while TALKING...   Track: September - Not the King Music provided by Verde Música Studio Watch:    • 🎧 BACKGROUND Music for VLOGS while TALKING...   New Dawn Royalty Free Music by Benjamin Tissot Music I use: Bensound.com License code: 2471 MABJR3C62MG8 https://open.spotify.com/track/6q5VUr... / new-dawn-single – Apple Music   / new-dawn-single   • Bensound: "New Dawn" https://music.amazon.in/albums/B07RWH... https://deezer.page.link/pahUbCAequ15... Verde Musica Studio Background Music For Vlogs while Talking    • 🎧 BACKGROUND Music for VLOGS while TALKING...   PopVibes Ocean Space – Artificial.Music    • Oceanic space🌊 – Artificial.Music🐠 | (No C...   BreakingCopyright Artificial.Music – And So It Begins    • [No Copyright Music] Artificial.Music - An...   LuKremBo Lofi type beat “Biscuit”    • lukrembo - biscuit   Mystery Piano Background Music For Films & Documentaries (Free Download) | End Game 🎵 Download this track to use in your videos: https://lvkehouse.com/trial ✅ All content you publish during a free trial will stay cleared forever. ► Composer: Donovan Jarvis ► Photographer: Erik Witsoe