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For many women in SA, keeping a job more important than asking for higher pay

By Paula Luckhoff

Motheo Khoaripe talks to unlearning expert Zanele Njapha (TomorrowToday) about the gender pay gap in South Africa.

  • Banyana Banaya's Cape Town-based players and coaching staff were celebrated at the Athlone Stadium on 4 August 2022 following their Wafcon victory. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/Twitter

    Cape Town-based Banyana players celebrated at Athlone Stadium after Wafcon win

    It was a carnival-like atmosphere at the Athlone Stadium as hundreds of football fans wanted to catch a glimpse of some of the stars of the class of 2022.

    12 days ago
  • FILE: Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis. Picture: Supplied

    Sepp Blatter was right, the future of football is feminine: Desiree Ellis

    Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis joined Lester Kiewit to discuss Banyana Banyana's feats and preparation ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's Word Cup.

    13 days ago
  • The University of the Western Cape (UWC) hosted a special homecoming for their very own Banyana Banyana stars. Picture: Cato Louw/EWN.

    UWC hosts special homecoming for Banyana Banyana stars

    Hundreds of students came out to Jakes Gerwel hall on the main campus to show their support and admiration for not only Banyana Banyana, but their fellow students. Five of the WAFCON winning squads are studying at the university. Banyana assistant coach, Thinasonke Mbuli, is also UWC Women’s football head coach.

    14 days ago
  • FILE: Women’s African Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana at their horoes’ welcome held at O.R Tambo International Airport on 26 July 2022. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    What are we doing to create future sport stars?

    A roundtable discussion about what South Africans needs to do to create future sport stars to follow in the footsteps of Banyana Banyana.

    16 days ago
  • FILE: Women’s African Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana at their horoes’ welcome held at O.R Tambo International Airport on 26 July 2022. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    UNISA rewards Banyana Banyana’s victory with bursary opportunities

    UNISA said they will grant the African champions bursary opportunities to pursue a degree of their choice to continue to shape future leaders and players.

    18 days ago
  • 2022 Wafcon champions Banyana Banyana at OR Tambo International Airport upon arrival in South Africa on 26 July 2022. Picture: Abigal Javier

    GALLERY: 2022 Wafcon champions Banyana Banyana return to SA

    Fans proudly brandished the country's flag in celebration of the women's arrival home.

    22 days ago
  • Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa (right) welcomes home Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis (left) at the OR Tambo International Airport on 26 July 2022 after the team's victory at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on 23 July 2022. Picture: GCIS

    African champs Banyana Banyana return home to heroes' welcome

    They've been welcomed by hundreds of South Africans dancing and celebrating their victory.

    22 days ago
  • Supporters gather at OR Tambo International Airport on 26 July 2022 as they wait for Banyana Banyana to return to South Africa following their championship victory at the Women's African Cup of Nations. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    Scores of fans gather at OR Tambo International Airport to welcome Banyana home

    Scores of fans have gathered at the OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday morning awaiting the arrival of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana.

    22 days ago
  • FILE: Though the country is in high spirits after they conquered Morroco, there have been debates about gender pay equity. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/Twitter

    Wafcon 2022 title holders Banyana Banyana in for a heroes' welcome

    Africa Melane spoke to the spokesperson of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Mninawa Ntloko about Banyana Banyana's return and the pay gap between the team and Bafana Bafana

    22 days ago
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    Banyana Banyana excited to return home after clinching 2022 Wafcon title

    Refilwe Moloto speaks to Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis after winning the Women's African Cup of Nations this weekend against hosts Morocco.

    23 days ago
  • Banyana Banyana celebrate their victory in the Women's African Cup of Nations final against Morocco on 23 July 2022. Picture: @CAFwomen/Twitter

    S. Africans urged to give Wafcon champs Banyana a huge welcome on return home

    Banyana Banyana won their first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations after beating host nation Morocco 2-1 in the final at the weekend.

    23 days ago
  • History as Banyana Banyana clinches their first ever WAFCON trophy. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/Twitter.

    'A bunch of winners!' - Social media abuzz over Banyana's historic WAFCON win

    The champions will touchdown back in South Africa on Tuesday, 26 July with the trophy and gold medals.

    24 days ago
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    'We're ready for the game, we know it won't be easy': Coach Ellis on Awcon final

    Clement Manyathela spoke to Banyana Banyana head coach - Desiree Ellis, about the Africa Women's Cup of Nations final in Morocco.

    26 days ago
  • Banyana Banyana beat Zambia 1-0 in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match on 18 July 2022. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/Twitter

    Banyana edge Zambia to advance to Women's Afcon final

    Banyana Banyana required a last gasp penalty against Zambia to advance to the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

    29 days ago
  • Banyana Banyana players celebrate a goal against Burundi during their Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan Stadium in Morocco on 7 July 2022. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/Twitter

    Banyana book Women's Afcon quarters spot with Burundi victory

    The South African side booked their spot in the quarterfinals with a game to spare in the group stages.

    40 days ago
  • Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria 2-1 in their 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C on 4 July 2022. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/Twitter

    Banyana Banyana open Women's Afcon with victory over Nigeria

    Banyana Banyana got their 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco off to a flying start with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria.

    43 days ago
  • The Springboks celebrate after their win over England at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on 2 November 2019 in Japan.  Picture:  @rugbyworldcup/Twitter

    Should sports featuring SA national teams be free-to-air? The ANC thinks so

    John Perlman spoke to the ANC head of communications subcommittee, Nkenke Kekana, about this proposal and what it would mean for broadcasters.

    78 days ago
  • Banyana Banyan's Refiloe Jane is tackled by an Algerian player during the African Women's Cup of Nations on 23 February 2022. Picture: Twitter/@BanyanaBanyana

    Banyana Banyana qualify for Africa Women's Cup of Nations

    Banyana Banyana have progressed to the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations after a 3-1 aggregate qualification win over Algeria on Wednesday evening.

    174 days ago
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