ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is planning to lay off 4,000 workers, which represents nearly half of its workforce, as reported by a union on September 1, 2025. This figure is more than initially expected and indicates a significant escalation of job cuts.
The planned reductions are now set to extend to AMSA's main Vanderbijlpark plants, signaling a broader impact across its operations in South Africa. This move follows previous announcements of winding down the Longs Business and earlier job cuts.
This substantial reduction in workforce highlights severe and worsening economic and operational challenges faced by ArcelorMittal in the South African market. The extensive layoffs will have significant social and economic consequences for the region.
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