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Startimes Media South Africa is laying off staff amid what it termed ‘difficult economic circumstances’.
This will see the company rationalise its operations and related support activities. An internal memo to employees dated September 10, 2015 said tough economic conditions in the broadcasting industry have had an adverse effect on the operation of StarTimes which has resulted in some increased pressure on the financial position of the company.
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