Minimum Wage vs Cost of Living in South Africa 2025 – Are Incomes Enough?

Minimum Wage vs Cost of Living in South Africa 2025 – Are Incomes Enough?

The debate between the cost of living vs wage South Africa continues to intensify in 2025. Despite recent minimum wage increases, workers across sectors are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. This widening gap between earnings and expenses is placing financial pressure on households, many of whom live paycheck to paycheck. While the … Read more

Region 4-A Minimum Wage Increase 2025 – New Rates for CALABARZON Workers

Region 4-A Minimum Wage Increase 2025 – New Rates for CALABARZON Workers

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has approved a fresh minimum wage region 4-a 2025 increase, bringing long-awaited relief to thousands of workers in CALABARZON. This move comes under the latest CALABARZON Wage Order Update, following a series of petitions and economic evaluations that considered inflation, cost of living, and economic productivity. This 2025 … Read more