Stop the Job-Killing Minimum Wage Hike!

Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has unlawfully imposed a 4.2% minimum wage increase without following the legal process. She ignored public participation, bypassed Parliament, and failed to release the required economic report—and now hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk.

Make your voice heard
More about this petition
In the media

Sign the petition

Demand that Minister Meth immediately withdraw the illegal wage hike!

This is about your right to work, your family’s future, and stopping reckless government decisions that destroy jobs.

More about this petition

Why this matters

  • 280 000 jobs were lost in 2024 alone due to the last increase—how many more will disappear this year?

  • 5.3 million people already work for less than the minimum wage, proving that these laws don’t help workers, they push them into unemployment or informal jobs.

  • 67% of the public opposed this wage hike, yet the Minister ignored the will of the people.

  • Small businesses, farms, and struggling employers cannot afford this increase—forcing them to fire workers, shut down, or stop hiring altogether.

Our demands

We call on Minister Meth to:

  1. Immediately withdraw the unlawful 4.2% minimum wage increase.
  2. Restart the public participation process so workers and businesses can be heard.
  3. Table the increase before Parliament as required by law.
  4. Release the NMW Commission’s final report, which she illegally withheld.

How you can help

  • SIGN NOW to tell Minister Meth: Respect the rule of law, listen to the people, and stop this job-killing minimum wage hike.

  • SIGN THIS PETITION to ensure that Minister Meth immediately withdraw the illegal minimum wage hike.

In the media

TimesLIVE Article
IOL Article
EWN Article
African Insider

Fuel the movement. Empower change.

Your contribution ensures that Free SA can continue to fight for your rights. From public awareness campaigns to legal battles, every rand helps us protect democracy and equality. 

Support SA

Stay informed. Stay empowered.

Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest campaigns, polls, and updates on our advocacy efforts, sent directly to your inbox.