The local market is taking a terrible knock with current job losses namely in the construction, manufacturing and mining sectors.

The Eastern Cape chairperson of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cwayita Zituta, said the construction mafia was to blame for the negative economic growth in the construction industry.

“People in the construction industry, especially small businesses, are no longer freely participating in the industry due to fears. The construction mafia is ruthless,” she said.

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