By Kwanele Dhladhla
Members of Parliament have unanimously called upon Prime Minister Russell Dlamini to implement the Royal Eswatini Police Service phase II salary increase.
Lobamba MP Micheal Masilela said the PM, as minister responsible for REPS, should see into that the phase II salary increase gets implemented as ordered by the courts.
“You will not find peace before implementation of the phase II salary increase. Please give the police officers what they deserve,” submitted Masilela during the House of Assembly Portfolio Committee for Private and Cabinet Office budget debate of 2025/2026 financial year.
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Mayiwane MP Khungankhosi Dlamini also concurred with Masilela to the effect the phase II salary increases should be implemented.
Lobamba Lomdzala MP Marwick Khumalo applauded REPS for swiftly acting on crimes which include the Auto Teller Machines (ATM) bombings and facata scams together with other criminal activities.
He commended National Commissioner of Police (NATCom) Manoma Masango for visibility and personally being part of crucial operations aimed at eliminating crime.
However, he advised that the police officers eliminating crime needed to be motivated.
“I hope the two loan bills submitted to settle arrears will also incorporate implementation of the phase II salary review,” Khumalo submitted.
The Supreme Court last year ruled that found Circular No.2 of 2014 (Phase Restructuring of REPS and His Majesty’s Correctional Services) was binding to the parties.
he Supreme Court directed that government should comply with and honour its commitment and undertaking as contained in the circular within reasonable time.
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Circular No.2 of 2014 makes a provision for immediate salary increases for senior officers in both the police and Correctional Services in terms of Phase I.
Phase II was to benefit junior officers. However, only Phase I was implemented.
The Supreme Court also ordered that the intended disciplinary proceedings arising from or pertaining to Circular No.2 of 2024 and delivery of the petition in respect of terms of service were unlawful and should not proceed.
