South Africa, Sept. 19 -- While the company emphasised that no final decisions have yet been made, the potential retrenchments have already sparked concern among employees and trade unions.

The restructuring process is expected to affect mainly administrative, distribution, and support roles across CCBSA's bottling plants and regional offices.

According to documents seen by SABC News, the company cited financial constraints as a key driver behind the decision, and indicated that it would offer a "generous separation package" to affected employees.

As part of the plan, CCBSA is reportedly considering the closure of its plants in Bloemfontein and East London, a move that would reduce its national production footprint.

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