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South Africa's textile industry in crisis after migrant workers fled the country

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South Africa's textile industry in crisis after migrant workers fled the country

South Africa's textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests.

The campaign led by anti-immigrant group March and March sought to free up jobs for South Africans, one-third of whom are unemployed.

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