As we commemorate National Womens Day, we have a conversation on the gender pay and closing the gap of this inequality. According to a Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development study released this year, a woman makes 78 cents for every rand a man earns and widens gender segregation in the labour market. This rise has major implications on how women can take care of their families, how they access quality basic services, acquiring of assets and what opportunities become available. Furthermore, the same study highlighted the rise of women-headed households across the country at 42,2% and that half of all households in the rural areas are headed by women. To help us understand the importance of building an inclusive society, we are joined by... 

Guest: Adv. Brenda Madumise-Pajibo - Executive Director of Wise 4 Afrika

Guest: Phinah Kodisang - Chief Executive Officer of Soul City

As we commemorate National Womens Day, we have a conversation on the gender pay and closing the gap of this inequality. According to a Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development study released this year, a woman makes 78 cents for every rand a man earns and widens gender segregation in the labour market. This rise has major implications on how women can take care of their families, how they access quality basic services, acquiring of assets and what opportunities become available. Furthermore, the same study highlighted the rise of women-headed households across the country at 42,2% and that half of all households in the rural areas are headed by women. To help us understand the importance of building an inclusive society, we are joined by... 
Guest: Adv. Brenda Madumise-Pajibo - Executive Director of Wise 4 Afrika
Guest: Phinah Kodisang - Chief Executive Officer of Soul City

THE MORNING BRIEF

According to a Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development study released this year, a woman makes 78 cents for every rand a man earns and widens gender segregation in the labour market.

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