Pay hike for domestic workers in South Africa is coming

• Yes, a pay hike for domestic workers in South Africa is coming, with the National Minimum Wage Commission expected to make recommendations for adjustments to the national minimum wage for 2027.
• The commission conducts an annual call with stakeholders to gather input on possible adjustments to the wage for the next year, which will impact the minimum wages payable to workers in South Africa, including domestic workers.
• The Department of Employment and Labour will take the recommendations and feedback into account before it determines the final adjustment in early 2027, with the deadline for submissions on the proposed changes being 4 September 2026.