The national minimum wage (NMW) in South Africa is set to increase from 1 March 2025, bringing changes for employers and workers across various sectors. Understanding these updates is essential to ensure compliance and fair wages for employees. New Minimum Wage: R28,79 Per Hour The general minimum wage will rise from R27,58 to R28,79 per…
The Minister of Home Affairs has recently announced important extensions affecting foreign nationals working in South Africa. Lesotho Exemption Permits (LEPs) have been extended until 28 November 2025, following the earlier extension granted to Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. While these extensions provide temporary relief for certain groups, they leave significant questions unanswered for other…
The Department of Employment and Labour has officially announced that critical amendments to the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) will come into effect on 1 January 2025. These changes bring significant updates to compliance requirements and introduce new obligations for employers across South Africa. — What Are the Key Changes? The amendments to the Employment…
Completing your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) might seem like just another compliance requirement. However, these submissions offer meaningful benefits that go far beyond regulatory obligations. With the right approach, WSP/ATR submissions can help your business reclaim a portion of your Skills Development Levy (SDL), improve your B-BBEE score, and enhance…
As 2025 approaches, businesses must prepare for anticipated changes to South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW). The NMW is adjusted annually to account for inflation, cost of living, and economic conditions, ensuring workers are paid fairly. Employers should stay informed to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Expected Minimum Wage Changes The minimum wage for 2025…
Recent developments highlight a growing issue for employers in South Africa’s logistics industry: Insurers have begun enforcing stricter policies, which require that all foreign drivers have valid work permits for any claims to be processed. The Risks of Non-Compliance If a foreign driver is involved in an accident or any other event that would typically…
The new two-pot system is set to launch on 1 September 2024. Because many of our clients fall within the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), we thought to share some information on how this will work. The two-pot system aims to provide financial relief to members in financial distress by allowing partial cash…
On 22 April 2024, the Information Regulator published a notice (‘the notice’) to all private and public bodies, reminding them to, in compliance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), submit their annual PAIA reports. These Reports inform the Information Regulator of the number, type and outcomes of access to information requests received…
In today’s workplace, many employers adopt a strict approach towards the use of alcohol and other intoxicating substances by their employees. However, some policies extend to prohibit the mere presence of these substances in an employee’s system, even if consumed outside of work hours. But is this fair? A recent case involving cannabis use sheds…
After only three formal engagements, certain affiliated employer’s organisations have concluded a three-year wage agreement for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027, with NUMSA. The affiliated employer’s organisations that were part of the agreement accounts for about 57% of all employees who are employed within the scope of the council, and NUMSA…
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