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80% of Zimbabwean Workers in SA Struggle Below Minimum Wage
11/5/2025
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Story summary
- Over 80% of Zimbabwean domestic workers in South Africa are breadwinners supporting an average of four dependents.
- The legal minimum wage is R28.79 per hour.
- The average monthly income ranges from R3,105 to R5,242.
- 46% of workers earn below this minimum wage threshold.
- Workers must manage their finances carefully to send remittances home.
