Mounting backlash: Coca-Cola SA responds to plans to cut 680 jobs

COCA-COLA Beverages South Africa has become the latest company looking to retrench workers, as it considers cutting more than 680 jobs across the country.

- MTHOBISI NOZULELA

The beverage company, which has been operating in South Africa for decades, is reportedly planning to close its manufacturing plants in Bloemfontein and East London as part of a wider restructuring aimed at addressing financial challenges.

Motshidisi Mokwena, Coca-Cola's Head of Communication, told IOL that the company was responding to changing industry conditions by making organisational adjustments that could, unfortunately, lead to job losses.

"In response to evolving industry dynamics, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa intends to make adjustments to its organisation that, if implemented, may result in some roles being impacted and may, unfortunately, result in job losses".