VIDEO: South Africa became the country with the longest working hours in the world

VIDEO: South Africa is the country with the longest working hours in the world

New data shows that South Africans work the longest hours per year (2,200) in the world.

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It is the end of the year - and all South Africans are exhausted after a long year of work. 

New data shows that South Africans work the longest amount hours - compared to other countries. 

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Since 2001, South Africa has been among the top two countries with the longest work hours. South Africa surpassed South Korea in 2005 - this is despite of the  12 public holidays we have in South Africa.

The average international work week was 36.8 hours in 2018, South Africa's working force averages 42.9 hours per week.

How many hours a week do you work?

Let Rian van Heerden know!

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