SA Businesses Review Office Returns Amid Growing Labour and Infrastructure Risks

Summary

South African businesses are closely examining office return policies amid growing concerns about labour risks. As companies try to balance safety and productivity, many are rethinking how and when employees come back to physical offices. This shift is partly due to ongoing challenges in the workplace, including health concerns and infrastructure issues. At the recent Mining Indaba, Transnet's CEO emphasized the urgent need for improvements in South Africa's infrastructure, warning against complacency. These infrastructure challenges affect not just the transport and mining sectors but also impact daily business operations and workers' environments. Effective solutions will require coordinated efforts beyond temporary crisis measures like war rooms. Overall, the country faces significant hurdles to create safer, more efficient workplaces and to improve essential services that support business growth and employment.