E-platform workers see earnings eroded by high inflation

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Just six of the 13 digital labour platforms assessed by UCT can show that workers’ pay is at or above minimum wage

A report that rates working conditions of platform workers in SA says that high inflation, especially for transport, has made it difficult for these workers, who are classified as self-employed, to cover their costs.

It is estimated that at least 1% of the SA workforce takes part in the platform economy, but the number is growing by more than 10% annually. In SA’s high unemployment environment, digital labour platforms, such as ride-hailing and food delivery services, are becoming increasingly popular modes of employment...

 

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