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South Africa's Minimum Wage to Rise to R30.23 in March

Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: The National Minimum Wage will increase to R30.23 per hour starting March 2026.
WHO: Nomakhosazana Meth
WHAT: Increase in National Minimum Wage
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 2:31 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To adjust the statutory wage for workers
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