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South Africa’s ministers are enjoying a lavish lifestyle funded by taxpayers—complete with free luxury homes, cars worth up to 1.1 million rand, VIP security, and unlimited flights—even for their kids. Approved by President Ramaphosa in 2019, the official “Guide for Members of the Executive” lays out every perk, from housing in Pretoria or Cape Town to post-office perks like keeping their car and driver. Despite public backlash that killed a 2022 proposal to remove utility caps, some benefits have been upgraded. Critics argue these perks clash with austerity measures and budget cuts for healthcare and education, raising serious questions about leadership and fiscal responsibility in tough economic times.

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