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Labour Shortage Threatens Zululand Cane Crop
In Zululand the repatriation of Shangaan workers to Portuguese East Africa leaves cane farmers about 23 000 men short for the upcoming milling season. Cotton and sisal also suffer as Zulu labor shifts to better paying reserves. Officials urge importing Shangaan labor from Mozambique to avert production cuts and a looming sugar boom setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portuguese East Africa
Zululand
Zululand Public Bodies and Development Association
J. Bertram
Pisie Cate
Mozambique
V. S. Cundill
South Africa