News24 | Domestic workers can’t afford the basics, 40% get less than minimum wage

Domestic workers suffer mental health issues over low wages and higher living costs

The gap between what domestic workers earn and what they need to live is widening

News24 | Domestic workers can’t afford the basics, 40% get less than minimum wage

Domestic workers in South Africa face ongoing struggles as many continue to earn below the minimum wage, leaving them unable to meet rising costs of living like rent and food.

Third of SA domestic workers earn below minimum wage – CAJ News Africa

by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THIRTY-NINE (39) percent percent of domestic workers in South Africa are still earning below the National Minimum Wage, with median monthly earnings of R3 635 (US$207). This falls short of the R4 500 needed for basic living expenses. These are among the stark findings of Sweepsouth’s eighth Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions. It is based on responses from 5 039 domestic workers n…

Latest report reveals one in three domestic workers still underpaid

Though domestic workers remain the backbone of many South African households, a recent study by home service company Sweepsouth has found

New Report Reveals 1 In 3 Domestic Workers Is Paid Below Minimum Wage - The Bulrushes

Johannesburg – A staggering 39% of South Africa’s domestic workers are paid below the National Minimum Wage, a new report reveals, forcing thousands into a desperate cycle of debt as the cost of living soars. The 2025 Sweepsouth Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions, which surveyed 5 039 workers, found median monthly earnings are just R3 635. This falls nearly R900 short of the R4 500 required for basic monthly expenses, cr…

Domestic Workers Paying The Price Of Labour Laws

Photo by Gil Ribeiro on UnsplashWritten By: Eustace DavieDomestic work is one of the largest sources of employment for black women in South Africa. It provides income that sustains households, educates children, and supports extended families. In recent years, however, the number of such jobs has been falling. Statistics South Africa reports that more than one million people were employed as domestic workers in 2019, but by the third quarter of …