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‘Mihlali was right!’ Waiters speak out on despicable working conditions, describing restaurants as ‘enclaves of modern-day slavery’

Pretoria waiter Zodwa Masango said while she worked with no salary, relying on tips, the owner of the restaurant would often bring his family and friends and not tip her at all.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Blitz nets Sandton’s swanky Tang restaurant as hospitality sector crackdown continues

Labour Department inspectors are embarking on four-day inspections of restaurants and they are going to all kinds of place, even in swanky Sandton suburbs.

Lifestyle Food Restaurants
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Ocean Basket Menlyn ‘has a right to appeal’, says Labour in fishy unpaid wages saga

Labour Departmental Spokesperson, Teboho Thejane, in response to IOL’s queries regarding Harding’s requests and claims, explained that the inspectorate does not respond to notices issued to respective employers over the media.

Business Jobs
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Ocean Basket denies it owes staff R800,000 in unpaid wages, calls for meeting with Department of Labour

The spotlight is currently on the hospitality industry and the treatment of their staff - especially if they are being paid the minimum wage of R27. 58 per hour.

Business Jobs
Oluthando Keteyi|Published