JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to rise from R27.58 to R28.79 per ordinary hour of work from March 1, 2025, representing a notable increase of 4.4%. The announcement was made by Nomakhosazana Meth, the Minister of the Department of Employment and Labour, as part of the government’s commitment to uplift lower-income workers amid rising inflation.With this adjustment, the minimum wage will apply to all workers, including farm and domestic workers, who have historically been underpaid. The increase, primarily attributed to inflation,…
South Africa’s Minimum Wage Set To Increase By 4.4%
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