NUPSAW bemoans retrenchment of nearly 5,000 SAPO workers amid high cost of living

JOHANNESBURG - The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) Union has described the retrenchment of almost 5,000 workers at the South African Post Office (SAPO) as the government's failure to protect state-owned entities.

The employees were let go from the beginning of the year as SAPO had to close down branches in various provinces.

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The Union says it's shameful that the entity is cutting jobs when the country is faced with an unemployment crisis.

"As NUPSAW we strongly condemn SAPO retrenchments as these will have a dire impact on the lives of the workers and their families.

"Retrenchments amid poor economic conditions where workers are already struggling with electricity tariff hike and inflation is inconsiderate and unacceptable," said spokesperson Solly Malema.