How elections results affect business

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As the leadership of organised business, labour, community and government, the National Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has called on all employers to support and allow their employees to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections on May 29.Do the people elected to leadership positions understand the challenges of running a business? Thulani Tshefuta, Nedlac Head of Constituency talks business and politics.

7 May 2024 6PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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