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’s memorable large-scale installations personify the colours of bruising – blue, purple and more recently red.
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.
Three new bills have been approved by the National Council of Provinces which are now with President Cyril Ramaphosa, awaiting his signature.
Due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, South Africans and many other countries can expect price hikes in fuel, electricity and more.
Law enforcement officials in Limpopo have confirmed they are investigating the alleged theft of R120 000 – by a family’s domestic worker.
The Department of Labour just confirmed that the minimum wage for domestic workers will increase to R3700 from March this year.
Mmusi Maimane dragged DJ Shimza on Twitter for not washing his own socks and underwear but letting dirty laundry pile up for his helper.
The country’s biggest trade union group seem pretty happy with the proposed increase for the national minimum wage. Are you?
South African actress Pearl Maimela threw the most gorgeous 50th birthday celebration for her beloved helper, Lydia.
Rami Chuene heard of a domestic worker who was being ill-treated and took the matter to social media…and Mzansi came through!
Rami Chuene called out a Johannesburg homeowner for robbing and financially abusing her domestic worker in broad daylight
What is the good news? The bill would extend support to over a million largely women workers who had been unconstitutionally excluded.
Domestic workers have already benefited from the passing of the National Minimum Wage Act in 2019 and more should benefit in 2022.
An inquest docket has been opened by police following the drowning of a 46-year-old domestic worker at the property she worked at.
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.
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.
Fundamental changes proposed in amendments to the COIDA include the extension of coverage to domestic workers.
The pandemic has taken a devastating toll on our domestic workers and their salaries, with most now earning less than minimum wage.
After installing cameras, the mother said she found disturbing footage of her disabled son being abused by their domestic worker.
After a lengthy wait, domestic workers, have been given permission to return to work on Monday 1 June under lockdown Level 3.
The Department of Employment and Labour is tracing domestic workers and farm labourers so that they may apply for UIF benefits.
Desperate immigrants, who are in distress, are being helped during lockdown.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing your domestic workers to take leave vs providing hand sanitiser, seems only fair.
Workers can only be registered with Unemployment Insurance Fund by their employer.