The Department of Employment and Labour has officially published the updated National Minimum Wage in the Government Gazette on 4 February 2025. Effective 1 March 2025, the minimum wage will increase from R27.58 per hour to R28.79 per hour. For your reference, please click here to access the official letter and Gazette publication detailing this update. We also remind clients in regulated sectors or under bargaining councils to ensure compliance with the applicable industry-specific minimum wage requirements. If you have any questions or require assistance with compliance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to provide expert guidance and support.