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
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
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
