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South Africa’s largest steel maker has warned that without urgent government protection, it will be a matter of time before local production is no longer viable. (David Harrison/M&G)
ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA

ArcelorMittal and the story of SA’s deindustrialisation

The steelmaker’s privatisation was the death knell for the country’s manufacturing industry This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account…

  • Sarah Smit
1 min read
ArcelorMittal South Africa and smaller manufacturers, including the vehicle industry, are facing headwinds. Photo: Patrick Pleul/picture alliance/Getty Images
ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA

Steel strike: Workers struck while the iron was hot

After almost three weeks, labour and employers have reached a deal — setting the steel industry back on its path to recovery

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read