There are concerns that the national minimum wage of three-thousand 500 rand a month proposed by Nedlac is too low. It's about a thousand rand less than what labour initially demanded. Parties are now taking the proposal to their constituencies for consideration. The ANC has welcomed the proposal, but called for further engagement between stakeholders. Business chamber Nafcoc say the minimum wage alone is not enough to combat poverty and inequality.
To help us navigate this subject:
• Terry Bell labour analyst
• Free Market Foundation economist and director Jasson Urbach
• FEDUSA General Secretary Dennis George
