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Parliament’s Top Job Under Fire | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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The Democratic Alliance is suing over the controversial appointment and 70% salary hike of Parliament’s top admin role, Xolile George, now earning R4.4 million — a move they say bypassed proper recruitment and misled Parliament. The DA alleges the Speaker and NCOP Chair misled lawmakers by pushing for George’s appointment at a capped R2.6 million, even though he wasn’t among the shortlisted candidates for that round. Worse, George worked months without a contract before his massive pay bump in January 2023 — allegedly negotiated by him. The DA wants the court to nullify his appointment and temporarily suspend it to allow a lawful, transparent re-recruitment process, while George is paid the original, lower salary. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7e67002f30d19271