Three women from Vlakfontein have been left disappointed after allegedly being told to leave their newly assigned workstations at Roots Butchery, situated at the Shoprite Centre along the Golden Highway, just hours after reporting for work.
The women, who have requested to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, said they approached the butchery on Monday, 9 November, seeking employment opportunities. According to one of the women, they asked to speak to the manager, who allegedly instructed them to return at around 09:00am the same morning. When they returned, they were reportedly assigned designated areas and began working.
However, their opportunity was short-lived. The women allege that at approximately 11:00 am, two men arrived at the butchery and had a private discussion with the manager. Shortly afterwards, the three women were called aside and allegedly informed that they could no longer continue working at the establishment. They claim that no clear explanation was provided for the decision. The manager allegedly told them that they needed to speak to the Ward 122 councillor regarding employment at the butchery.
The women said the experience had left them devastated, particularly as they had approached the establishment in the hope of securing an opportunity to earn an income. Globe Post contacted Ward 122 councillor Sthembiso Zungu to seek clarity on the allegations and his alleged involvement in the employment matter. After five attempted calls and a text message, the councillor responded, describing the information as misleading. However, he did not provide further details or elaborate on which aspects of the allegations he disputed.
Globe Post also attempted to obtain comment from the Roots Butchery manager. Calls made from Thursday, 12 November, through Friday morning, 13 November, were unsuccessful. The butchery management has been afforded an opportunity to respond, and Globe Post remains open to publishing its response should it be received.
At this stage, the circumstances surrounding the women’s alleged dismissal remain unclear. No independent confirmation has been obtained regarding the reasons behind the decision or the reported discussions about employment.
Globe Post will continue seeking clarity from the relevant parties.
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