According to a study conducted by the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), out of 42 countries, Bulgaria has the most generous maternity paid leave policy that offers up to 58.6 weeks of paid leave. In South Africa, pregnant workers are entitled to 4 consecutive months of maternity leave, but it is up to the employer whether it is paid or unpaid. (http://bit.ly/2OhOwFI, http://bit.ly/2vLN0E5)