Nestlé Begins Mass Layoffs: 16,000 Jobs Cut Globally as South Africa Takes the First Hit

Feb 28, 2026

Nestlé, the famous company that makes Milo and Maggi, is making big changes to its business. The company plans to cut 16,000 jobs around the world, and the first big changes are happening in South Africa. See why the company is cutting staff and what this means for the thousands of workers facing a difficult future.