South African Clothing Factories Face Struggles After Migrant Worker Exodus

South African clothing factories are experiencing significant difficulties after a large number of migrant workers fled the country. This exodus has led to labor shortages and operational challenges for the industry.

7 Aug, 00:42 — 7 Aug, 00:42

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South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

Weeks after xenophobic protests drove thousands of migrant workers from South Africa, rows of sewing machines stood idle at a clothing factory in Newcastle, a manufacturing hub in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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South African Clothing Factories Face Struggles After Migrant Worker Exodus

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South African clothing factories struggle after migrant workers flee

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