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The new national minimum wage for South Africa is R21.69 per hour
The new minimum wage is R21.69 per hour, an increase of 4.5%. The minimum wage for domestic workers is still below the national wage at R19.09.
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National Minimum Wage Act | Annual Review and Adjustment of the National Minimum Wage for 2021
The new minimum wage is R21.69 per hour, an increase of 4.5%. The minimum wage for domestic workers is still below the national wage at R19.09.
When the job hurts- Workplace injuries and disease among South Africa’s domestic workers
The Solidarity Centre report looks at the incidence of occupational injury and illness among domestic workers in South Africa.
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5 years ago
COVID-19: Implications for domestic workers in South Africa
At the mercy of their employers, domestic workers in South Africa have little legal recourse in cases of unfair and inhumane treatment.
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6 years ago
Overlooked no more: Could this be the new reality for domestic workers in South Africa?
At the centre of a landmark court ruling last month was the rights of about a million domestic workers. Union leader, Pinky Mashiane (pictured, centre), says the road ahead is still long
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6 years ago
Meet the Union Leader: Pinky Mashiane, founder of United Domestic Workers of South Africa
Domestic workers unions in South Africa have challenged the constitutionality of COIDA, which provides compensation to workers for occupational injuries, diseases and death but excludes domestic workers.
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7 years ago
Meet the union leader: Myrtle Witbooi, General Secretary of SADSAWU
Once ‘invisible’, she now fights for other domestic workers.
How far have we come in Promoting Working Women’s Rights to Gender Equality and Decent Work?
What will it take to end the challenges that devalue working women’s contribution to society?
Why no numbers for domestic workers?
A snapshot of the domestic work industry in South Africa.
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