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This domestic worker surprised her employee on her birthday. Image via LinkedIn @TlotloKolwane
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Hearts melt after domestic worker gifts employer R100 and cute note

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KwaZulu-Natal

Domestic worker accused of actress’ death ABANDONS bail application

Cape Town job domestic worker
Offbeat

‘Do they want a slave?’ – Cape Town job-ad for domestic worker sparks fury

This domestic worker surprised her employee on her birthday. Image via LinkedIn @TlotloKolwane
Lifestyle

Hearts melt after domestic worker gifts employer R100 and cute note

Umzinto actress, Ashrika Seeripat, Shrika Seeripat, domestic worker accused of murder, suffocated to death, Broken Promises 2, KwaZulu-Natal, murder in south africa
KwaZulu-Natal

Domestic worker accused of actress’ death ABANDONS bail application

Cape Town job domestic worker
Offbeat

‘Do they want a slave?’ – Cape Town job-ad for domestic worker sparks fury

SA tweeps are divided over the daily wage of a domestic worker.
Lifestyle

Something or nothing? Tweeps split over paying domestic help R200 a day

By Megan van den Heever17-06-2022 17:14

Is R200 per day in wages too little or just enough for a domestic worker in South Africa? Twitter users are divided on the answer…

Mary Sibande
Art and Artists

‘Let Me Tell You About Red’: Mary Sibande opens art exhibition in Durban

By Nokuthula Ngcobo01-06-2022 23:06

Mary Sibande’s memorable large-scale installations personify the colours of bruising – blue, purple and more recently red.

Domestic workers
News

Domestic workers given greater protection

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele24-05-2022 10:52

Great news for domestic workers as they are now included into the Compensation Fund. Domestic workers in South Africa can now get work related benefits and compensation.

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NCOP approves three bills, including NEW rules for domestic helpers

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty18-05-2022 14:46

Three new bills have been approved by the National Council of Provinces which are now with President Cyril Ramaphosa, awaiting his signature.

employee CCMA mandatory vaccine
Lifestyle

From fuel to electricity: Four major price hikes to hit SA from March

By Alicia Naidoo28-02-2022 16:54

Due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, South Africans and many other countries can expect price hikes in fuel, electricity and more.

Domestic worker average salary
News

Cleaned out: Limpopo domestic worker ‘steals R120 000’ from family!

By Tom Head25-02-2022 12:36

Law enforcement officials in Limpopo have confirmed they are investigating the alleged theft of R120 000 – by a family’s domestic worker.

domestic worker.
Lifestyle

Small win for SA domestic workers as minimum wage increases to R3700

By Marilynn Manuel27-01-2022 10:10

The Department of Labour just confirmed that the minimum wage for domestic workers will increase to R3700 from March this year.

DJ Shimza
Celeb News

‘That’s mid, not class’: Mmusi Maimane drags DJ Shimza on Twitter

By Alicia Naidoo08-01-2022 10:10

Mmusi Maimane dragged DJ Shimza on Twitter for not washing his own socks and underwear but letting dirty laundry pile up for his helper.

national minimum wage
News

National minimum wage increase: COSATU welcomes plan for 2022

By Weekend News Producer18-12-2021 11:48

The country’s biggest trade union group seem pretty happy with the proposed increase for the national minimum wage. Are you?

Pearl Helper
Celeb News

LOOK: SA’s Pearl Maimela celebrates her helper with a lavish birthday party

By Denika Herbst15-12-2021 14:44

South African actress Pearl Maimela threw the most gorgeous 50th birthday celebration for her beloved helper, Lydia.

Rami Chuene Domestic
Celeb News

Ubuntu: Rami Chuene gets justice, donations for ‘abused domestic worker’

By Denika Herbst03-12-2021 10:29

Rami Chuene heard of a domestic worker who was being ill-treated and took the matter to social media…and Mzansi came through!

‘I’m so angry’: Rami Chuene DR
Celeb News

‘I’m so angry’: Rami Chuene DRAGS ‘madam’ for abusing domestic worker

By Thabo Baloyi30-11-2021 15:22

Rami Chuene called out a Johannesburg homeowner for robbing and financially abusing her domestic worker in broad daylight

Good news for domestic workers
News

Good news for domestic workers in South Africa by the coming year

By Corné van Zyl15-09-2021 08:00

What is the good news? The bill would extend support to over a million largely women workers who had been unconstitutionally excluded.

Domestic Workers
News

Domestic workers to benefit from the new regulations over the coming year

By Corné van Zyl03-07-2021 09:06

Domestic workers have already benefited from the passing of the National Minimum Wage Act in 2019 and more should benefit in 2022.

Drowning domestic worker
News

Drowning: Domestic worker found dead in residential swimming pool

By Andrea Chothia25-05-2021 11:36

An inquest docket has been opened by police following the drowning of a 46-year-old domestic worker at the property she worked at.

New IOD claims changes “devast
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New IOD claims changes “devastating” for workers

By Lyse Comins19-02-2021 11:14

Business leaders have joined workers and doctors in their opposition to proposed new IOD claims changes which will affect how medical practitioners claim from the Workmen’s Compensation Fund.

SA domestic workers buckling u
News

SA domestic workers buckling under debt and underemployment

By Riyaz Patel11-10-2020 07:00

The third annual SweepSouth Report on Domestic Work in South Africa paints a stark picture of the lives of compatriots who clean our homes and offices.

Unions welcome compensation fo
News

Unions welcome compensation for domestic workers

By Ground Up25-09-2020 12:41

Fundamental changes proposed in amendments to the COIDA include the extension of coverage to domestic workers.

Domestic worker average salary
News

Domestic workers ‘paid less during pandemic’ – here is their average salary

By Tom Head22-09-2020 09:53

The pandemic has taken a devastating toll on our domestic workers and their salaries, with most now earning less than minimum wage.

Domestic worker accused of abuse of disabled child
News

Domestic worker detained for allegedly abusing disabled boy

By Andrea Chothia17-06-2020 11:05

After installing cameras, the mother said she found disturbing footage of her disabled son being abused by their domestic worker.

Domestic Workers
News

Ebrahim Patel: Domestic workers may return to work under Level 3

By Andrea Chothia28-05-2020 16:55

After a lengthy wait, domestic workers, have been given permission to return to work on Monday 1 June under lockdown Level 3.

UIF relief scheme
News

Domestic workers and farm labourers called to collect UIF benefits

By Andrea Chothia15-05-2020 15:08

The Department of Employment and Labour is tracing domestic workers and farm labourers so that they may apply for UIF benefits.

Domestic worker gives away nea
Lifestyle

Domestic worker gives away nearly half her salary

By Ground Up16-04-2020 10:47

Desperate immigrants, who are in distress, are being helped during lockdown.

Coronavirus Domestic workers
Lifestyle

COVID-19: Here’s why you should grant domestic workers paid leave

By Andrea Chothia17-03-2020 11:54

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing your domestic workers to take leave vs providing hand sanitiser, seems only fair.

Domestic worker South Africa
News

One-third of domestic workers are still not registered for UIF

By Ground Up13-06-2019 15:55

Workers can only be registered with Unemployment Insurance Fund by their employer.

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