South Africa working on new laws to protect local economy

South Africa's Department of Small Business Development is working on a new law that will block foreigners from working in certain sections of the economy, according to Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

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This follows mass protests against foreign-owned businesses across Gauteng early this month. Ntshavheni, however, did not specify exactly which sectors would be regulated.