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“The clothing industry is being hammered from all sides”

Factory raids in KwaZulu-Natal and court cases have exposed the rot, but what are the solutions?

Raids on clothing factories in KwaZulu-Natal and low prices offered by retailers are putting the industry under pressure. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb

High-profile government raids on clothing factories in KwaZulu-Natal have focused attention on “sweatshop conditions” and on undocumented immigrant labour.
Although 40 Newcastle factory owners and more than 500 workers have been arrested since September last year, very few cases were ever enrolled in court.
Only three owners are currently facing criminal charges.
Factory owners say they cannot afford to pay the wages set by the National Bargaining Council because of the low prices they get for their products from the big retailers.
The SA Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union says retailers should come under the spotlight.

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