The Fat of the Land

President

Annual salary: R2 040 780

Corporate credit card

State funeral with full military ceremonial honours

Presidential guest house

Full salary for life after leaving office

Security for life after leaving office

R1,3-million annual contribution to medical aid

Free furnished accommodation in Cape Town and Pretoria

Free cleaning and maintenance of these residences

R3-million for two cars for Cape Town and Pretoria

Daily allowance when travelling abroad for tips, room service, reading material and normal liquid refreshments

Deputy president

Annual salary: R1 836 745

State funeral with prescribed military ceremonial honours

Corporate credit card

Full salary for life after leaving office

Security for life after leaving office

R1,3-million annual contribution to medical aid

Free furnished accommodation in Cape Town and Pretoria

Free cleaning and maintenance of the residences

R3-million for two cars for Cape Town and Pretoria

Ministers

Annual salary: R1 561 223

Rent-free house in either Cape Town or Pretoria

Domestic worker

Corporate credit card

Two official cars in Cape Town and Pretoria to the value of R1-million each

Free government transport for spouses and dependants

30 business-class tickets annually for minister and spouse for discretionary use

First-class international travel for official trips

Six economy-class tickets annually for children

Spouses can travel on official trips and enjoy same benefits as ministers

Use of South African Air Force aircraft

Free travel on the Blue Train

Use of VIP lounges at airports

Private office with 10 staff members including four secretaries

Official funeral

Security worth R100 000 a year at private residences

Free telephone and internet services

(from the Mail and Guardian)