# The Congress of South African Trade Unions, is alarmed by planned job cuts at Media24 and eNCA, warning of a growing crisis in South Africa’s media industry. Media24 has indicated 126 jobs are at risk, while eNCA is considering 171 cuts. COSATU says the retrenchments threaten democracy, calling for alternatives to job losses. Cosatu spokesperson Zanele Sabela says the federation also wants the government to support a sustainable, diverse media sector:
COSATU alarmed by looming media job cuts [SOUND]
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