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South Africa’s High Earners Lose Key Labour Protections in Controversial Legal Shift

March 31, 2025
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South Africa’s High Earners Lose Key Labour Protections in Controversial Legal Shift
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South Africa’s workforce is bracing for a major upheaval after a recent Government Gazette announcement revealed that employees earning more than R21,812.37 per month (R261,748.45 annually) will no longer be covered by crucial labour protection laws. The change excludes higher earners from key provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, and Labour Relations Act, sparking widespread backlash and heated debate.

Under the new rules, employees above the income threshold will lose statutory safeguards on overtime pay, regulated working hours, Sunday and public holiday compensation, and night work protections. Labour analyst Malesela Letwaba told SABC News that the existing laws were designed to protect lower-income workers who are more economically vulnerable. “Higher earners are generally seen as less in need of these protections,” he said, though he noted they can still seek recourse through the CCMA or Labour Court for disputes.

The decision has ignited outrage on social media, with critics accusing the government of income-based discrimination. Many workers argue that stripping away labour rights based on salary sets a dangerous precedent and weakens employee protections across the board. “This is a direct attack on workers’ rights,” one commentator wrote on SABC News’ Facebook page, while others called for an immediate policy reversal.

This move is part of a series of contentious legal changes introduced since the Government of National Unity took office in July. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration has also pushed through the Basic Education Amendment Laws and the Expropriation Act, both of which have faced fierce resistance from opposition parties like the Democratic Alliance and even drawn criticism from the U.S. government, which accused South Africa of using legislation to target specific communities.

As tensions rise, the future of labour rights in South Africa remains uncertain. While some argue that high earners don’t need the same level of protection, opponents warn that the move could deepen income inequality and erode workplace fairness. With protests mounting and public opinion sharply divided, the government faces growing pressure to justify—or reconsider—these polarizing reforms.

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