In the case of former President FW de Klerk, by far the greater part of the expense involved is on the security that the State provides to him. The level of security is not determined by Mr De Klerk but by the SAPS within the framework of regular risk assessments. Unfortunately, the need for security goes with the former job.
Mr De Klerk is also provided with the services of an Executive Assistant, office space and equipment, to assist him to carry out the extensive work flowing from his position as a former President. He still goes into the office whenever he is in Cape Town and – at the age of 83 – continues to work on matters that had their origin during his presidency – most notably in his efforts to support and promote the Constitution that he helped to negotiate.
His annual pension – after 25 years in Parliament and public office – is less than R700 000 per annum.
These benefits are relatively modest by comparison with those offered by most other countries to former heads of state and government – and indeed, with those offered by many large companies to their retiring chief executives.
Yours sincerely
Dave Steward
Chairman
FW de Klerk Foundation
Issued by the FW de Klerk Foundation
11 October 2019
