Unions gird for job cut threat as load-shedding cripples the economy

22 January 2023 - 00:05 By KHULEKANI MAGUBANE and DINEO FAKU

Unions are preparing for the worst as businesses indicate that the worsening load-shedding crisis could force them to cut shifts, forego wage hikes and even slash jobs...

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