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South Africa’s National Minimum Wage Commission has put forward its recommendation for 2026, proposing an increase of CPI + 1.5%. If inflation trends hold, this could see the minimum wage rise by around 5% to R30.23 per hour, impacting more than 5.5 million workers nationwide. The proposal is now open for public comment until 12…

Om aan die jongste wetgewing te voldoen en ’n veilige, regverdige werksomgewing te bevorder, moet ’n nuwe EEA-plakkaat aangekoop en sigbaar vertoon word op alle toepaslike persele. Hierdie vereiste geld onmiddellik en is van toepassing op alle werkgewers onder die Employment Equity Act. Maak asseblief seker dat die plakkaat op ’n toeganklike plek aangebring word…

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Employment Labour Gazette While the updated Code of Practice appears to simplify dismissal procedures during probation periods, we caution that significant uncertainty remains—particularly around the definition of a “small business.” Employers should note that a fair and proper process is still required, regardless of business size or probation status.    

Employees who earn in excess of a certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”), do not enjoy the same protection under our labour legislation as lower-earning employees. How does this work, and what are the other implications? Read the full article here…

Government Gazette

Home affairs minister extends validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits to next year Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits. Schreiber announced this in the government gazette on Friday. He said he would give the Immigration Advisory Board time to do its work to ensure compliance with a court order…

The government’s proposed excise tax increases on wine – ranging from 40% to an alarming 80% – pose a direct and severe threat to the future of our wine and brandy sector Read what you can do to support the industry: (Ref: SA WINE) URGENT ATTENTION 

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