Nonsense, mate of mine was called last week with a start date in July as a S/O on the long haul, and his package is R 541 000 pa of which R 54 000 pa is paid into a pension, provident and medical aid fund, so he will earn about R 460 000 pa before tax. This includes the 13th cheque, but does not include the daily allowance which is paid out at the destinations and is over US$ 100 per day !!!! Not a bad salary for some one starting at the bottom.
TT