Effective 1 March 2025, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in South Africa will increase from R27.58 to R28.79 per hour. This applies to all employers under the BCEA, including farmworkers and domestic workers. The increase, recommended by the NMW Commission, is based on a 2.9% CPI adjustment plus an additional 1.5% to support low-income workers.…