Fresh global data comparing worker protections worldwide shows South Africa ranking near the top of the continent for sick leave support, a notable position at a time when salary growth is flattening and households are navigating shifting economic pressures.
While new analysis places the country second in Africa for how far statutory sick pay stretches, monthly salary trends paint a more complicated picture for many earners heading into the festive season.
A recent review by Moorepay compared statutory sick pay across 113 countries, converting payouts into international dollars to capture how far those benefits go once local living costs are considered.