The New Age reports that a meeting next week between stakeholders is expected to hear about progress made by the advisory panel tasked with setting an appropriate level at which to set the national minimum wage (NMW).  

Cosatu national spokesperson Sizwe Pamla said they expected the meeting of the Committee of Principles – representing the government, business, labour and community at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) – to break the impasse between stakeholders on the matter.  Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed the seven-member panel to advise on an appropriate level at which to set a NMW.  

• Read this report by Bonolo Selebano in full at The New Age

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