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Minimum wage increased to R30,23 per hour
The national minimum wage (NMW) will increase with effect from 1 March 2026. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors. The minimum wage of R28,79 per hour will increase to R30,23 per hour (an increase of 5%)
Read More Proposed National Minimum Wage hike for 2026
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…
Read More Belangrike Kennisgewing: Nuwe EEA Plakkaat Vereis
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…
Read More Code of Practice: Dismissal
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.
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