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Public holiday pay changes coming for South Africa | SA News

Staff Writer
 ·11 Jul 2025

The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour is considering amendments to South Africa’s public holiday pay regulations to clarify confusion that may disadvantage workers.

During a committee meeting this week, members were presented with points of confusion in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) relating to wording on pay for workers on public holidays.

Under the BCEA, workers who agree to work on a public holiday are entitled to higher earnings.

In most interpretations of the law, earnings on public holidays…

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