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South Africa’s pay gap is rigged before you’re hired
Recent research using administrative tax records tracked millions of formal-sector workers over eight years, finding that women earned 12% less than men on average.
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Research using South Africa’s administrative tax data found that women in the formal sector earned 12% less than men, with 45% of the gap linked to their concentration in lower-paying firms.
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- 31 words · 1 min read
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- September 17, 2026
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- IOL