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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa layoffs

We've tracked one Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa layoff, in Aug 2025, affecting 470 people. None of these cuts were publicly blamed on AI. Headcounts are what was reported at the time, and some may have changed since.

People affected

470

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

1

Aug 2025 → Aug 2025

AI-attributed

0%

Of affected people

Every tracked announcement

  1. −470

    Ford planned cuts at its Silverton assembly plant and Struandale engine plant, citing weaker export orders for the Ranger.

    About the figure: Figure from the Solidarity union and confirmed in substance by Ford; later reports cite 474 workers.

    Source: TechCentral

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