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Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Announces 680 Job Cuts Amid Plant Closures

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
680
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Sep 18, 2025
680 OF 79,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Bloemfontein and East London, South Africa.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is facing backlash following the announcement of 680 job cuts due to plant closures in Bloemfontein and East London. The layoffs are part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving operational efficiency. The company has stated that these cuts will significantly impact the local workforce and community. The decision has drawn criticism from labor unions and community leaders, who are concerned about the economic implications of such a large number of job losses. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, with affected employees being notified shortly.

The Coca-Cola Company cut 680 jobs as of September 18, 2025.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 79,100 people The Coca-Cola Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 33 layoff events at The Coca-Cola Company since February 2025, including 471 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 28 additional events known from news reporting.

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The Coca-Cola CompanyKO
Consumer Staples · 79,100 employees
33
EVENTS TRACKED
471
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026