WONE Global's guide to South Africa records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
The national minimum wage is R30.23 per ordinary hour from 1 March 2026, up from R28.79.
Applies to farm and domestic workers. Expanded Public Works Programme workers have a separate rate of R16.62; learners have Schedule 2 allowances; the Act does not apply to the defence force, intelligence services or volunteers.
South African Government (Department of Employment and Labour) · Minister Nomakhosazana Meth increases statutory National Minimum Wage to R30,23 per hour ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in South Africa can advise on that.











