The sustainability of the local industry is under threat, say producers, as concrete makers face a perfect storm of oversupply and cheap imports

The facts are not clear and only time will tell which argument holds water, which may come too late to save the local industry and – local jobs.

Buyers and sellers in the scrap industry are worried about proposed changes relating to exports.

China’s over-supply is putting thousands of South African jobs at risk, but the state has been slow to respond.

The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference has levelled some stinging criticisms at Itac following its protracted anti-dumping struggle.