New Minimum Wage 2024 South Africa. Minimum wages in south africa increased to 27.58 zar/hour in 2024 from 25.42 zar/hour in 2023. The national minimum wage (nmw), as well as minimum wages in some specified sectors, will increase with effect from 1 march 2024.
Employment and labour minister thulas nxesi has announced a new national minimum wage (nmw) determination which will go up from r25,42 to r27,58. The new nmw will come into effect from 1 march 2024.