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South Africa’s gender pay gap starts long before women sit down to negotiate a salary
South Africa’s gender pay gap is about more than equal pay. Research shows women are also less likely to reach the higher-paying firms and industries where the biggest salaries are found.
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South African women earn 12% less than men in the formal sector, but new research shows almost half the gap is linked to the lower-paying firms women are more likely to work for
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- 33 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 17, 2026
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- IOL