Jobseekers die during South African fitness test

Officials in South Africa have launched an investigation after the deaths of seven jobseekers who collapsed in the heat while undergoing a fitness test for positions as traffic officers.

Officials in South Africa have launched an investigation after the deaths of seven jobseekers who collapsed in the heat while undergoing a fitness test for positions as traffic officers.

The chief transport official for KwaZulu-Natal province, Willies Mchunu, has suspended further tests.

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