From a recent reddit thread:
I just received confirmation from a very trusted source in South Africa Bethel that up to 500 "families" (I imagine couples OR singles) are getting let go from that branch.
Also confirmed is the special pioneer cull.
What really strikes me about the layoffs is that the South African bethel provides literature and other needs for most of Africa, a HUGE growth area for the org.
link:
https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/3n867g/south_african_bethel_layoffs/