Working practices
Normal working hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. According to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act employers in South Africa are required to allow employees at least 21 days annual leave.
Public (Bank) Holidays, 2012:
1 January New Year's Day
2 January Public holiday
21 March Human Rights Day
6 April Good Friday (Friday before Easter Sunday)
9 April Family Day (Monday after Easter Sunday)
27 April Freedom Day
1 May Workers' Day
16 June Youth Day
9 August National Women's Day
24 September Heritage Day
16 December Day of Reconciliation
17 December Public holiday
25 December Christmas Day
26 December Day of Goodwill
