Minimum wage set to improve many people’s lives as South Africa will be joining several other countries who have implemented a national minimum wage as a way of economic and social development.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a deal which sets minimum wage to be at R20 per hour, R3 500 per month for those who work a 40 hours week and R3 900 for a 45 hours  week.

Minimum wage is aimed to be implemented as from 01 May 2017. This is to start the process of challenging wage inequality in South Africa.

Deputy President was briefing on the details of the status of the National Economic Development Council’s committee of the principals (CoP) on labour relations and wage inequality. This can be a relief to many people in South Africa who have been earning less than the minimum amount, it may not necessarily fix everything but it is aimed as a step forward towards making a positive change against inequality when it comes to labour and wages.