SA earnings gap underscores high inequality levels
A new report shows that SA stands out as one of the most unequal countries in the world in terms of labour market income
14 November 2019 - 15:05
A steady increase in the gap between the country’s top earners and the rest of the workforce highlights the persistent levels of inequality plaguing SA, according to a report released by Stats SA on Thursday.
Despite improvements in some measures, levels of inequality in SA remain stuck at some of the highest rates around the globe, according to the agency...
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