The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in South Africa calls for an investigation into the salary of Secretary to Parliament Xolile George, after her pay is reported to have risen to R5 million. Two outlets report that EFF MP Omphile Maotwe urges that the matter be examined through a forensic investigation, citing the doubling of George’s salary as the basis for their request. The EFF describes the increase as controversial and argues that scrutiny is needed to clarify how the new remuneration figure was determined and approved.
Both reports focus on the same allegation: that George’s salary has increased to R5 million, following what the party characterizes as a doubling. They also align on the EFF’s central demand for a formal inquiry, with one report specifically referring to a forensic investigation. The reports do not provide details from Parliament or any investigating body on whether the request will be granted, nor do they include findings about wrongdoing. As of the reports, the EFF position is presented as a call for investigation rather than a conclusion that any irregularity has been proven.
