South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the start date for the national minimum wage.

The minimum wage of 20 Rand ($1.41; £1.11) comes into effect on New Year’s day.

"This is a great achievement for working people in South Africa who have endured decades of exploitation", he is quoted as saying in IOL News.

Mr Ramaphosa signed the bill last month and according to official estimates, it is expected to benefit six million workers in the country.

However, there have been critics on Twitter and #NationalMinimumWage has been trending in South Africa.