Closure of Coca-Cola Bloemfontein a wake-up call for the Free State

The OFM Business Hour
29/09/2025 5 min
Closure of Coca-Cola Bloemfontein a wake-up call for the Free State

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The looming shutdown of Coca-Cola’s Bloemfontein plant is a major blow for the city and the Free State province. Dr Eugene Buthelezi from the University of the Free State (UFS) warns that while short-term relief for affected workers is vital, the province urgently needs a long-term strategy to attract industries, diversify its economy, and support local businesses.

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