From 1 March 2026, South Africa’s National Minimum Wage will increase by 5%, rising from R28.79 to R30.23 per ordinary hour worked. The adjustment applies across sectors, including farm and domestic workers, pushing the minimum weekly wage for a 45-hour week to R1 360.35 and the monthly minimum to just under R5 900 based on 195 working hours.Kgodisho Phashe, Senior Associate , Employment Law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr says businesses must now ensure their payroll systems, employment contracts and working hour arrangements align with the updated threshold. Kaya FM