President Ramaphosa wants lower wages to help revive economy
South Africa’s government sought a series of commitments by labour unions and business, ranging from lower entry-level wages to an agreement to boost investment, as part of a plan to revive the nation’s struggling economy.
The...
I own a small cafe and have had a visit by the Dept. of Labour whom amongst other things are demanding we pay waiters a minimum wage of R16.91 per hour. They are adamant that tips (including those pf by credit card and this proveable on the point of sale) are not included.
My problem is not...
The taxi industry should be subsidised by the government in the same way as the bus sector, the SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) said on Monday.
Satawu national office bearer Richard Hughes said this would enable employers to pay their workers a minimum wage.
Hughes was...