SAFTU slams employers over Minimum Wage Act violations
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has condemned employers for neglecting the National Minimum Wage Act and called for stricter enforcement by the Department of Employment and Labour. The union has rejected the proposed hourly wage of R28.79, arguing that it is insufficient given the rising costs of food, transport, and electricity. SAFTU demands a monthly living wage of R15,000 to address the increasing financial strain on workers. […]