“We look forward to a government that not only acknowledges the role of our sector, but importantly listens” - CGCSA

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GUEST – Zinhle Tyikwe, CEO, Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA)

The new government administration that will take over the running South Africa post the elections this month will have its hands full in developing a job-creating economy with the high unemployment in the country.
6 Jun 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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