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The National Minimum Wage Hike – Lifeline for Workers or Risk to Jobs?

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From 1 March 2026, South Africa’s national minimum wage will increase to R30.23 an hour, a 5% rise that takes the rate past the R30 mark for the first time. For millions of low-paid workers, the increase offers modest relief against rising living costs. But in an economy with stubbornly high unemployment and weak growth, the adjustment also raises an important question: how do we protect vulnerable workers without putting further pressure on job creation? This article is written by Donne Nieman, Sales Director at Workforce Staffing

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