Every worker in South Africa has a legal right to a minimum wage. But the rules aren't always straightforward — different sectors have different rates, overtime is calculated separately, and some employers don't comply. If you're working in Cape Town, whether in retail , security , domestic work , or any other sector, you need to know what you're legally owed. Current minimum wage rates for 2026 The national minimum wage is reviewed annually. For 2026, the rates are: General workers — R30.23 per...