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Springs residents march to local factories, demand jobs

The protest was part of a campaign against unemployment, economic exclusion and challenges experienced by local communities

Unemployed residents from informal settlements around Springs marched to factories in the Nuffield industrial area on Tuesday to demand jobs. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro
About 100 residents from Boret, N17 and Daggafontein informal settlements in Springs marched to factories in the Nuffield industrial area on Tuesday to demand jobs.
Master Dhlamini, from the Duduza Community Coalition, said the organisation has arranged similar marches in Duduza to compel local companies to hire community members. He accused the government of failing to create job opportunities for South Africans.
Keamogetswa Masike, president of the Africa Mayibuye Youth Movement, demanded that at least 20 people be employed.
At their first stop, R & S Timber and Hardware Company, the group demanded that people from the…

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