JOHANNESBURG – The Magistrate’s Commission is expected to meet with the Independent Remuneration Commission on Friday to discuss possible ways to increase the salaries of magistrates.

Earlier this week Eyewitness News revealed some magistrates were considering a ‘go-slow’, as some prosecutors seem to be earning better salaries.

While no one will speak officially on this issue, it was understood that Friday’s meeting will revolve around possible increases in magistrates’ salaries.

The meeting is expected to see the Magistrate’s Commission explaining to Independent Remuneration Commission head Judge Willie Seriti, how new magistrates are earning around R650,000 a year, while experienced prosecutors are earning R850,000.

The Commission is also likely to explain that this means some prosecutors refused to be appointed as magistrates.

(Edited by Clare Matthes)