{
  "id": 12392414,
  "title": "165,000 posts later, South Africa still measures a man by his wallet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/165-000-posts-later-south-africa-still-measures-a-man-by-his-wallet",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/business/2026-10-06-165000-posts-later-south-africa-still-measures-a-man-by-his-wallet/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A new study reveals how financial pressure shapes gender expectations in South Africa, with men judged on their ability to provide and women facing competing demands for independence and security.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "UKZN doctoral student Melissa Sibanda to represent South Africa at BRICS debate finals in Moscow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ukzn-doctoral-student-melissa-sibanda-to-represent-south-africa-at",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}