South African businesses face heightened legal and reputational risk following a stark warning issued by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on 26 May 2026. Speaking after the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) weekend meeting, Mbalula confirmed that the government will actively pursue and penalise companies found to be employing undocumented migrants. If your business employs foreign [more…]
URGENT WARNING TO EMPLOYERS: Hiring Undocumented Migrants Is Now a Compliance RiskFefaTech2026-05-27T12:42:13+02:00
Recent amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) have officially come into effect following a proclamation by President Ramaphosa. These changes introduce important updates that affect employer responsibilities, reporting requirements, and the management of workplace injuries and [more…]
New COIDA Amendments in South Africa: What Employers Need to KnowFefaTech2026-04-13T17:47:30+02:00
The national minimum wage (NMW) will increase with effect from 1 March 2026. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors.
R30,23 per hour
The minimum wage of R28,79 per hour will increase to R30,23 per hour (an increase of 5%). The new minimum wage sets a new baseline across all [more…]
Minimum Wage Increase – 1 March 2026FefaTech2026-02-05T11:43:19+02:00
South African employers who are considering changing work hours to avoid the National Minimum Wage hike could find themselves in hot water, as the Department of Labour has vowed to clamp down on non-compliance in 2025.
The department is determined to increase its number of labour inspectors from 2,000 to 20,000, following a rise in labour [more…]
Work hour warning for employers in South AfricaFefaTech2025-02-10T11:20:33+02:00
The national minimum wage (NMW), will increase with effect from 1 March 2025. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors.
R28,79 per hour
The minimum wage of R27,58 per hour will increase to R28,79 per hour (an increase of approximately 4,4%). The new minimum wage sets a new baseline across [more…]
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IN MARCH 2025FefaTech2025-02-05T11:10:59+02:00
This judgment represents a positive change toward State recognition and protection of domestic worker rights. South African domestic workers can now claim money from the Compensation Fund if they are injured or contract a disease at their place of work. Their families can also make claims if a domestic worker dies due to work-related injuries [more…]
