The controversy surrounding Xolile George's salary increase to R5 million has ignited calls for a forensic investigation from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). This increase, which has doubled since his appointment as Secretary to Parliament three years ago, was blocked from discussion by the African National Congress (ANC) during a parliamentary committee meeting. EFF MP Omphile Maotwe questioned the approval process for the salary hike, emphasizing that no other employees received salary increases despite the struggling economy. ANC MP Helen Neale-May argued that the matter had been thoroughly discussed in previous meetings and should not be reopened. Maotwe highlighted that George's salary had initially been set at R2.6 million and was raised to R4.4 million shortly after his contract began. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has also sought an investigation into George's appointment, alleging potential corruption. Despite these claims, Parliament has stated that the Auditor-General found no irregularities in the salary increase. The situation has led to a heated debate among MPs, with calls for a legal opinion on the matter and a push for cooler heads to prevail in discussions.