'Minimum wage increase could cripple smaller famers'
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi announced on Tuesday, 8 March that from 1 March this year, the minimum wage would be increasing 6,9% from R21,69/hour to R23,19/hour. Speaking to Farmer's Weekly, Hugo said wages made up about 36% of the average horticulture farmer's costs. "When this is taken into consideration, one can ...