Effective 1 March 2026: New National Minimum Wage
Published on: 11/03/2026
From 1 March 2026, South Africa’s National Minimum Wage rises 5% to R30,23/hour. For domestic workers, this equates to about R241,84/day or R5,320/month, though the Living Wage may suggest higher pay for basic household needs.
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