The WEF said South Africa made significant improvements in female labour force participation

Women in traditional dress arrive at the house of former president Nelson Mandela for a party in Qunu, South Africa in 2008. The World Economic Forum said two southern African states -- South Africa and Lesotho -- have leapt into top 10 ranking of countries where women face the least discrimination.
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