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Women in South Africa earn less than men
On average, women in South Africa earn less than men who do the same jobs as them – in some cases the difference in salaries is more than 10%. This is a historical concern, and a host of reasons has been given for the discrepancy, from hours worked to pregnancy.
Human Rights month is 'a time for cohesion and respect'
Justice Minister Michael Masutha called on communities to end the xenophobic looting of shops and property of foreign nationals in South Africa at an official government event held in Uithenhage to commemorate Human Rights Day.South Africa tackles human trafficking
The UN reports that sexual exploitation accounts for 53% of trafficking victims; 37% are subjected to forced labour and slavery. South Africa has put in place several mechanisms to battle the crime, integrating the efforts of the police, justice and social departments, and civil society.More stories from this section...
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