Government has noted a media article published in BusinessTech regarding the cost of senior management within the South African Police Service (SAPS). It is important to clarify that each of the 722 SAPS senior officials do not earn an annual salary of R5 million. The reporting lacks important context and may mislead the public regarding the remuneration of SAPS senior management. Equally to other Departments, the salaries of SAPS senior officials are determined as per the directions from the Department of Public Service and Administration. The total annual cost to the State employing and supporting the senior officials may include employment-related costs, operational costs, administrative support, and other overheads that are critical in leadership positions.