JOHANNESBURG - South African grocery chain SPAR is cutting jobs as it tries to fix its business.
The company said it needs to save money and run more efficiently.
The group said it will implement a voluntary severance programme in certain areas of the business.
SPAR has been struggling due to rising prices and tough competition.
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The group is also dealing with a fallout from a troubled computer system, which disrupted supply chains and frustrated some stores.
The retailer has also been changing its leadership and selling off some of its international stores to stay on track.