“She Wasn’t Coming Back”: Woman Calls the Cops on Alleged Thieving Domestic Worker, SA Astonished
- A shocking video revealed a domestic worker's massive haul of stolen household items, with her theft attempt thwarted before her trip to Lesotho
- The alarming footage, shared on TikTok, captured the sheer quantity of various goods taken and the police intervention that followed
- Social media users expressed disbelief and shared personal experiences of theft, while praising the authorities' calm handling of the situation
Source: TikTok
A truly alarming video exposed an attempt at large-scale theft by a domestic worker, which captured widespread attention online.
The dramatic clip shared on TikTok by @brascoza shocked many social media users with its revelations.
The first part of the video unveiled a table loaded with an astounding array of items that had allegedly been stolen by the domestic worker. The collection included alcoholic beverages, wine glasses, numerous cleaning detergents, a substantial amount of clothing, stationery and many other household goods. This surprising list indicated a long-term pattern of theft, collected by the helper who was reportedly on her way to Lesotho to sort out her permit before intending to return to work.
A helper's hidden haul
The landlord shared two videos; the first displayed the sheer volume and variety of the items collected, setting the stage for the dramatic reveal. The second clip captured the arrival of the police, who had been called to intervene and retrieve the caught domestic worker. The officers looked shocked upon seeing the sheer number of things the helper had managed to take, underscoring the audacity and scale of the theft.
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SA reacts with disbelief
Both clips went viral, gaining massive views, likes, and many comments from social media users who were shocked by the extent of the theft. Many commenters expressed sheer disbelief, wondering how the helper would have managed to carry so many bags and all the accumulated items. A common question asked was whether she truly believed she would not be seen or caught, given the volume of goods.
Some shared similar, though less extensive, incidents where domestic helpers had stolen from them. Others were convinced that the helper was not planning to return to the same employers, leading to her stealing so many things.
User @_dlamasisi
"I’m in disbelief 🫢 so much stuff she's brave usisi. Is she from South Africa, bhuti?"
User @LaCotsa
"Even alcohol, Glasses, and Red Bull? This is for leisure."
User @tbmash77 said:
"Employers fire you for stealing, they don't call SAPS. This employer is full of drama. This is a labour matter."
User @mua_thato.m said:
"When a person steals because they are in need, you can tell. This is greed. O kase utswe le di red bull le vueve (you can't steal Red Bull and Veuve).
User @Big said:
"She wasn’t coming back 😭🤞🏽."
User @ayandz19 commented:
"My former nanny would never do this, and she’s looking for work. If you need someone honest, please hire her. She even gives back the money found in my pockets. She keeps our bedroom key when we leave. We just can’t afford a helper anymore for now 😭 She even asked for R3K pay from us 😭 We're in Pretoria."
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In South Africa, dismissing a domestic worker must follow fair labour procedures as outlined in the Labour Relations Act. You must have a valid reason, such as misconduct, incapacity, or retrenchment.
Domestic Support suggests issuing a written notice with details of the allegation and giving notice before a disciplinary hearing. During the hearing, the worker must be allowed to state their side. If dismissal is decided, provide the outcome in writing. You must also pay any outstanding wages, leave, and UIF contributions, and issue a UI-19 form and certificate of service.
3 Briefly News articles about domestic workers
- A mother of two listed the home chores she does, which include bathing her kids, cooking, cleaning her bedroom, even though she has a helper.
- A local homeowner sought public advice after struggling to find and keep reliable helpers despite offering R7.2K salary and other generous benefits.
- After Thembi, a local domestic worker, bumped her car on a rock, causing a minor dent, she asked her boss for a new one, and he agreed to buy it.
Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
Source: Briefly News
