By Mapaballo Borotho
- The ANC Youth League in Greater Johannesburg plans to protest outside Cartrack’s Rosebank offices following the death of employee Gcina Dhladla.
- Her family and some colleagues allege she was denied sick leave and treated unfairly while unwell, claims that Cartrack has denied.
- The incident has sparked calls for an investigation and reignited debate about employee welfare and workplace conditions in South Africa.
The ANC Youth League in Greater Johannesburg is expected to protest outside Cartrack’s offices in Rosebank following the death of one of the company’s employees, Gcina Dhladla.
According to allegations made by her family and colleagues, Dhladla was denied sick leave despite reportedly complaining of ill health and requesting time off from work.
Her death has sparked widespread concern among South Africans about employee welfare and workplace treatment, particularly in the context of high unemployment and job insecurity.
The incident has also prompted current and former employees to share their experiences at the company, with some alleging poor working conditions and unfair labour practices.
Among the claims raised are allegations that employees are generally required to use stairs instead of elevators unless they have medical authorisation, while others have alleged difficulties in accessing sick leave and being forced to take unpaid leave.
Former employees have also shared accounts of what they describe as challenging working conditions at the company.
Dhladla’s death, which occurred after she reportedly became ill at the company’s Rosebank offices over the weekend, has generated public outrage and renewed calls for greater protection of workers’ rights.
Her family is seeking accountability and has alleged that Cartrack treated her unfairly during a period when she was unwell.
The family further claims that Dhladla had previously received a warning letter after submitting a medical certificate.
The matter has triggered calls for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
In a statement released earlier this week, Cartrack defended its workplace practices and rejected allegations made by Dhladla’s family and some current and former employees.
The ANC Youth League says the planned protest aims to demand justice for Dhladla and to highlight concerns about employee welfare in the workplace.
Community members, labour activists and supporters are expected to join the demonstration.
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