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WATCH: Domestic workers wage adjustments [Video]

Faith Nketsi
Celeb News

‘I get a weird vibe’: Faith Nketsi puts her helper on blast

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Lifestyle

‘Bake rusks too?’: Family’s ‘home manager’ job spec angers tweeps

Watch hourly minimum wage is set to increase in March 2023 video
News

WATCH: Domestic workers wage adjustments [Video]

Faith Nketsi
Celeb News

‘I get a weird vibe’: Faith Nketsi puts her helper on blast

job
Lifestyle

‘Bake rusks too?’: Family’s ‘home manager’ job spec angers tweeps

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News

Domestic helpers struggling to stay afloat with rising cost of living

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty23-10-2022 11:27

Data published by Stats SA revealed that domestic helpers are struggling to stay afloat with the rising cost of living.

domestic worker
Gauteng

ICYMI: Domestic worker used as sex slave, exploited, by employer

By Nokwanda Ncwane15-09-2022 07:45

A domestic worker from Zimbabwe was allegedly used as a sex slave and exploited by members of a family she worked for in Pretoria.

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Gauteng

Zim domestic worker used as sex slave, exploited and dismissed

By Nokwanda Ncwane14-09-2022 07:30

A domestic worker from Zimbabwe was allegedly used as a sex slave by members of a family she worked for in Pretoria and was later dismissed.

Domestic worker
KwaZulu-Natal

Domestic worker robbed R500 at gunpoint

By Siso Naile01-09-2022 20:01

A domestic worker’s day was ruined before getting to work after she was held at gunpoint and robbed of her smart phone and R500 in cash

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

By Marilynn Manuel29-07-2022 13:02

Feel good Friday: A domestic worker has gone viral after surprising her employer on her birthday with R100 and a note in her lunch bag.

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KwaZulu-Natal

Domestic worker accused of actress’ death ABANDONS bail application

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty22-07-2022 11:58

The domestic worker of murdered Umzinto actress Ashrika Seeripat has abandoned her bail application, according to the NPA.

Cape Town job domestic worker
Offbeat

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

By Tom Head14-07-2022 12:32

The live-in, R84-per-day, less-than-minimum-wage job offer posted by a Cape Town couple has caused an almighty backlash on Thursday.

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.

minimum wage 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.

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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

domestic worker
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.

minimum wage 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
News

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.

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