Two
surfers, same waves. But
people aren't cool with the
difference in pay.
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Over the weekend, surfers competed in the Ballito Pro, which takes place in South Africa's east.
In the Billabong Junior Series, the under-18 mens winner was Indonesia's Rio Waida, while the womens competition was won by South Africa's Zoe Steyn.
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While the news would invite congratulations, a Facebook post showing the two winners has angered people.*
As the photo shows, Waida received 8,000 SAR ($577), while Steyn — who was standing right beside him — received exactly half of that. It's... not a good look.
"Did the girls surf a different ocean that was easier we don't know about? This is pathetic," reads one comment.*
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