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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.

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.  Read more...

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