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The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (Giwusa) has raised concerns over the findings of the latest Household Affordability Index report, which reveals that the average South African worker spends over 57% of their monthly earnings on transport and electricity. Mamewatle Sebei, the President of Giwusa joins Mpho Mashita and Complexion to talk about these concerns and what can be done to alleviate the pressure on the working class
9 Feb English South Africa Business · Arts

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