Globally, women earn significantly less than their male equals. The gender pay gap on the international scale currently weighs in at about 20%. Simply put, the term ‘‘gender pay gap’’ refers to the difference of average earnings between men and women. The term has taken centerstage globally and remains in the spotlight. In South Africa however, the topic seems peripheral to discussions this Human Rights Day. The International Labour Organization, in its Global Wage Report of 2018/19, found that South Africa has one of the highest wage inequalities among 64 other countries. A 2017 report by the World Economic Forum revealed that South African men earn an average of R 6600.00 more than women on a monthly basis. Apart from the fact that this disparity hinders economic growth, it also infringes on a woman’s human right to equality as it stems from unfair discrimination. Notwithstanding the South African legal system prohibiting discrimination, the gender pay gap remains a challe