Workers at some KZN businesses allegedly paid R100 for 12-hour shifts

Author: Sakhiseni NxumaloPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: South Africa

Society & Lifestyle

Workers at some KZN businesses allegedly paid R100 for 12-hour shifts

Workers at some businesses in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have allegedly been paid only R100 for 12-hour shifts. This situation raises concerns about working conditions and fair compensation. Unions and worker rights advocates are calling for investigations into these wage practices.

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