South Africa’s 2024 Wage Growth – What the Increase in Average Salaries Means for Workers

Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa

In 2024, South African workers received encouraging news as average monthly salaries rose significantly. By June 2024, salaries reached R27,450, marking a 2.5% quarterly increase and a 4.8% year-on-year rise compared to June 2023. This growth offers financial stability to employed individuals despite broader economic challenges like high inflation and unemployment. The increase is particularly … Read more