Last updated on 2024-12-19
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission in South Africa has released its proposal for the national minimum wage for 2025.
The Commission has called for written representations on potential adjustments to the country’s minimum wage, with one key factor being Consumer Price Index (CPI).
In a report published in the government gazette on Wednesday, the Commission outlined its recommendations for the annual review of the minimum wage and invited the public to submit their input.
The CPI, which measures changes in the prices consumers pay for goods and services over time, plays significant role in these considerations.
As of November 2024, South Africa’s CPI stood at 2.9%, a slight increase from the previous month.
The Commission, which includes representatives from organised labour, business, community, and labour market experts, is responsible for annually reviewing and recommending adjustments to the national minimum wage.
Currently, the national minimum wage in South Africa is R27.58 per hour, applicable to all workers, including farm and domestic workers.
Employers are legally required to pay their employees at least the minimum wage, with any lower amount considered illegal.
Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth is set to announce the new rate of adjustment in February 2025, effective from March 1, 2025.
Input on the proposed adjustments can be submitted to the directorate: Employment Standards, Department of Employment and Labour, or emailed to nmwreview@labour.gov.za, using keywords like Proposal, NMW, and Wage.
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