South Africa Raises the Minimum Wage Above R30 an Hour and Sparks Fresh Comparisons With Expats Living in the UK Australia Canada and Europe

Tdpelmedia | 06-02-2026 09:20am |

South Africa has quietly crossed a symbolic line this year. For the first time ever, the national minimum wage has moved beyond R30 an hour. The Department of Employment and Labour confirmed the increase as part of its annual adjustment, marking a notable moment for workers who rely on hourly pay to make ends meet.

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