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South Africa News

14 March 2024 - South Africa currently has two healthcare systems: a state-run system for low-income earners and an expensive private system for middle- and upper-income citizens. The country is placed 160th globally in terms of healthcare quality. Private hospitals in Johannesburg are known for providing superior medical care in Sub-Saharan Africa, making them an excellent option for foreigners. The coming move to universal healthcare aims to address these gaps and enhance access to excellent treatment for all residents, by means of reform. Find out more information related to Cost of Living in South Africa

How Does South Africa Score in Labour Rights?

South Africa scored 79 out of 100 in the 2022 Labour Rights Index, indicating a reasonable level of access to decent work. The index evaluates working conditions using ten indicators, with South Africa receiving a perfect score of 100 in four categories. However, the Employment Security and Family Responsibility indicators scored the lowest at 40 and 50, respectively. In all the African countries surveyed, South Africa has the third-highest overall score. Morocco and Guinea have the second-highest and highest score respectively.

South Africa's labour force accounts for 39% of the total population, and women make up less than half of it (45.4%). The country has an upper-middle-income economy with a population of 59 million and a labour force of 23.3 million. Informal employment in the non-agriculture sector accounted for 34%, while the GDP per capita in 2019 was $6,001. The non-standard employment rates were 15.3% for part-time employment and 13.3% for temporary employment.

However, the poverty headcount in South Africa, i.e. the proportion of population living below the national poverty line stands at 55.5%, implying that over half of the population lives below the national poverty line. The outcomes of the Labor Rights Index call for persistent initiatives to enhance working conditions and lessen poverty in the country. Learn more about the Labour Rights Index of South Africa and how it measures up against other countries.

Police Officer's Work and Responsibilities

Do you aspire to become a police officer in South Africa? Are you aware of the salary range for the majority of police officers? One of the key responsibilities of a police officer is to maintain public order in a specific region by conducting routine patrols, responding to emergencies, safeguarding people and property, and enforcing laws and regulations. Learn more about the Job Role and Pay of a Police Officer in South Africa. 

Hours and overtime

According to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the maximum normal working time allowed for employees in South Africa is 45 hours weekly. This does not include lunch break hours, which are thus unpaid. The maximum permissible overtime for employees is either three hours on any one day or a maximum of 10 hours in any one week, which needs to be remunerated at twice the normal wage rate. Find out more about Working Hours and Overtime in South Africa here. 


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