Domestic worker
“I doubted it could happen”: Thobeka Ntini goes from domestic worker at 13 to a PhD graduate
Thobeka Ntini-Makununika’s journey from domestic work to academic success challenged how society views and values domestic workers in South Africa.
"Loyalty is key": Beauty shares raw truths about life as a domestic worker and social media fame
Domestic worker Beauty Katiyo has been recognised for her hard work and was selected for Briefly News' Women of Wonder: The Real Housekeepers of Mzansi project.
"I have big dreams": Domestic worker turns passion into business with viral rusk recipe
Local nanny Nelia "Yaya" Ngulube turned a borrowed family recipe into a thriving business, selling out her homemade rusks weekly on Instagram with her boss's help.
A former domestic worker who started at 13 was honoured in Parliament after completing her PhD
A woman who began working as a domestic worker at 13 was honoured in Parliament after completing her PhD, inspiring many with her remarkable journey.
"Keep learning": Cape Town woman shares her inspiring journey from domestic worker to IT technician
A woman shared her story on Facebook, showing how she rose from being a domestic worker in the department of Cape Town to becoming the city's IT technician.
"She wasn't coming back": Woman calls the cops on alleged thieving domestic worker, SA astonished
A homeowner shared a shocking TikTok video showing her domestic worker, who she caught with a massive haul of stolen items, sparking disbelief and debate online.
"She's solution-driven": Domestic worker seeks new car from her boss after bumping hers, SA moved
A video of Thembi the helper, humorously asking her boss, Malcom, for a new Toyota Urban Cruiser after bumping hers, captured hearts and praise online.
"Work doesn't feel like work": Afrikaner boss and domestic worker's fun banter goes viral
A Johannesburg employer's playful relationship with his domestic worker has gone viral, showing how fun workplace interactions can create family-like bonds.
"The world needs more people like you": SA loves employer's home rules for her domestic worker
A stay-at-home wife shared her thoughtful approach to maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with her domestic worker, inspiring many online.
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