More than 1,100 jobs are at risk at Sibanye-Stillwater's Kwezi shaft in Rustenburg, South Africa, as the mining company considers restructuring the operation. According to IOL, the potential job losses come amid declining reserves and reduced production at the shaft. The company is weighing the future of the site as part of a broader review, with workers and unions facing uncertainty over the outcome of the restructuring process.

South African mining company Kropz, backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, will halt phosphate rock production at its Elandsfontein mine, marking a setback for an investment reportedly totalling R2.6 billion. A contractor involved in the project has warned that as many as 238 jobs could be cut as a result of the stoppage. The development highlights mounting difficulties at the phosphate operation, according to Moneyweb.

The parent company of Sun City has begun retrenching employees as part of a downsizing of its casino operations, according to The Citizen Business. The move involves job cuts at the resort's owner as it reduces the scale of its gaming business. It remains unclear how many employees will be affected by the retrenchments. Further details about the timeline, severance arrangements, or the reasons behind the restructuring were not provided in the report.

According to The Citizen Business, South Africa has lost 80,000 formal sector jobs over a three-month period, which may be attributed to companies retrenching and shutting down. This significant decline in employment raises concerns about the economic stability in the region.

Tala is set to lay off 10% of its workforce in Kenya as part of a merger with Vodacom, according to Techpoint Africa. This decision comes amid changes to tax filing deadlines in Kenya under the Finance Act 2026, and is part of broader discussions regarding the business landscape in the region.

According to StatsSA’s Q1 2026 Quarterly Employment Statistics survey, South Africa experienced a decrease of 80,000 jobs over a three-month period. This data highlights the ongoing challenges in the country's employment sector.