The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) in South Africa is R28.79 per hour.
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth said the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates for 2025 would rise from R27.58 to R28.79 per hour worked.
The NMW was introduced in the country in 2019 and the policy obligates employers to pay workers a minimum amount per hour.
The NMW is subject to annual review and increases annually from March 1.
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