Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is considering reducing its workforce by over 600 employees, according to a report by Business Day. The announcement, attributed to Dominique Martin, spokesperson for the Food and Allied Workers Union, follows the company’s issuance of retrenchment notices on September 2. The union has expressed strong opposition to the proposed layoffs, which are part of CCBSA’s broader organizational adjustments in response to shifting industry dynamics. While consultations with the union are ongoing, no final decision has been reached. CCBSA, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa—the eighth-largest Coca-Cola bottling partner globally by revenue—has not yet publicly commented on the matter. This development adds to South Africa’s economic challenges, as other major companies like Ford Motor South Africa, Glencore, ArcelorMittal South Africa, and Goodyear South Africa have also recently announced workforce reductions.