# [TOP STORY] Can SA businesses afford a R20 000 living wage?

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Podcast: [Moneyweb@Midday](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moneyweb-midday-60224)
Published: 2026-07-08T12:23:00+00:00
Episode link: https://iono.fm/e/1694240
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## Resource

‘We do have, according to our estimations, more than 25 organisations that are already a living wage employer. So those who can, should, and it's a good thing and the right thing to do,’ says Dr Mark Bussin of the Living Wage South Africa Network. Moneyweb

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