Times Of Swaziland: EX-MINISTER SIBUSISO SHONGWE JOINS TSC

EX-MINISTER SIBUSISO SHONGWE JOINS TSC
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Stanley Khumalo on 08/06/2023 13:26:00


MANZINI - Former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Sibusiso
Bonginkosi Shongwe has been appointed as a member of the Teaching Service
Commission (TSC).
Shongwe, who was a Cabinet minister for about two years, was appointed into the
Dr Amos Mahlalela-led TSC with KaLanga Chief Jozane Sifiso Maziya. They were
appointed by His Majesty King Mswati III through exercising powers vested in him
by Section 173 of the Constitution of Eswatini, 2005. The monarch, through Legal
Notice No. 121 of 2023, appointed Shongwe and Maziya for a period not exceeding
four years. The gazette, which His Majesty King Mswati III signed at
Lozithehlezi, on June 1, 2023, further extended the term of office for two
members of the TSC. “The term of office for Nkosilenhle Reginald Masuku and
Dumisile Sigwane is extended with effect from April 13, 2023 for a period not
exceeding four years,” reads the gazette in part. The TSC has four members and
their chairperson.
Adjustment
As per a gazette incorporating the cost-of-living adjustment (CoLA) for Boards
and commissions, Shongwe, who is a seasoned lawyer and the three other members
of the TSC, shall earn a monthly basic salary of E49 139.33. The members of the
TSC also get a housing allowance, which is 10 per cent of their basic salary,
E105 000 per year as car allowance and 100 per cent medical aid cover. They also
have their utilities catered for with an allowance equivalent to three per cent
of their basic salary and also enjoy a communication allowance of E1 000 per
month.