The cost public holidays to SA’s productivity

GUEST - Mothunye Mothiba - Productivity SA Chief Executive Officer (CEO)<br /> <br /> South Africa's ranking on apparent labour market inflexibility (129th out of 138 countries according to the World Economic Forum Competitiveness rankings 2016/2017) suggests that businesses perceive South Africa to be a rigid operating environment. Is this justified and can employers limit their exposure to the cost inherent in paid public holidays? <a href="http://www.kayafm.co.za/">Kaya FM </a>