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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Cape Town cashier alleges her Indian-origin boss fired her for buying a car, accused her of theft
A 28-year-old cashier in Cape Town has alleged that she was unfairly dismissed from her job at a Shell Garage in Maitland after arriving at work in a newly purchased second-hand Honda. Aseza Limelintaka claims her Indian-origin boss became suspicious of how she could afford a car on her salary, eventually accusing her of theft and forcing her to either accept a demotion or quit. Limelintaka took to Facebook to share her ordeal, saying she had saved for months and taken out a loan to buy the vehicle. In her viral post, which has now garnered over 14 thousand likes and a flood of supportive comments, she wrote, 'I went through my bank app and showed him. He said I started buying new furniture, now I'm buying a car. He's not comfortable with me being a cashier again.' She further alleged that her employer accused her of stealing and said he was investigating whether any money was missing from his business. He then allegedly gave her an ultimatum to take a job as a petrol pump attendant or resign. 'I refused. I was hired as a cashier and have done nothing wrong,' she wrote. 'I had hoped the car would help me run a side hustle and keep working. Now it feels like I'm being punished for trying to improve my life.' The story has resonated deeply with social media users, many of whom expressed outrage and offered words of encouragement. One user commented, 'You lost your job because God wants you to focus on your business, God saw you deserve more. You were not born to limit yourself hence you were capable to buy yourself that car. God allowed your boss to fire you so that nothing stands in your way — he's protecting you. God loves you.' Another wrote, 'Sue them my sister. You are used to people who work for their mouths, they are disrespecting you and they don't have the right to go through your finances. Arrest them.' A third commenter questioned the legality of the alleged dismissal, 'Did you consider consulting your HR or relevant authorities about the issue? As much as you complied in his investigation there's no way he can fire you without proof of what he's accusing you of.' However, the management of Berkley Motor, the company that runs the Shell Garage in Maitland where Limelintaka worked, denied the allegations in a statement to News24 in South Africa. The owner claimed that the situation had been misrepresented and that Limelintaka had not been dismissed. 'Nothing was done without consent, and discussions are ongoing. She has left out many facts that were stated. Nobody was accused of anything, and she has not been fired. Now that she has falsely accused the company of improper procedures, due diligence can be followed accordingly,' the company said.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Woman claims Indian-origin boss fired her after she bought a car: ‘Nothing was done without consent'
A Cape Town-based woman -- who had always dreamt of purchasing a car - was left shattered and 'jobless' when that dream finally turned into reality. A 28-year-old cashier in Cape Town, South Africa, has alleged that her Indian-origin boss sacked her after she bought a second-hand vehicle with months of savings and questioned how she could afford it on her salary. Aseza Limelintaka took to social media to share her ordeal, claiming that she worked as a cashier at Shell Garage in Maitland and had arrived at work in her newly purchased used car. Her boss allegedly became suspicious, saying her salary was too low to afford the vehicle, and asked her to show her bank account details to check if she had another job. "I went through my bank app and showed him. He said I started buying new furniture, now I'm buying a car. He's not comfortable with me being a cashier again," she wrote in a Facebook post. Limelintaka said Patel accused her of theft, telling her he was investigating whether any money was missing from his business. He then gave her an ultimatum: either take a job as a petrol pump attendant or resign. "I refused. I was hired as a cashier and have done nothing wrong," she wrote. "I had hoped the car would help me run a side hustle and keep working. Now it feels like I'm being punished for trying to improve my life." Speaking to News24 in South Africa, the owner of the garage, Berkley Motor, denied the allegations made by Limelintaka, claiming she was not fired. "Nothing was done without consent, and discussions are ongoing. She has left out many facts that were stated. Nobody was accused of anything, and she has not been fired. Now that she has falsely accused the company of improper procedures, due diligence can be followed accordingly," the company said.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian-origin man fires cashier in South Africa for buying car despite low salary: ‘Punished for improving my life'
A 28-year-old cashier in Cape Town alleged that she was fired by her Indian-origin boss after she bought a second-hand vehicle, following months of saving and procuring a loan. Aseza Limelintaka took to social media to claim that Shiraaz Patel fired her after claiming that she could not afford to buy a car at the salary he was paying her. Eza Limelintaka alleged that she was fired after her boss claimed that she could not afford to buy a car at the salary he was paying her.(Facebook/Aseza Limelintaka) Limenlintaka worked as a cashier at Shell Garage in Maitland and showed up to work with her second-hand vehicle. Her boss became suspicious, claiming that her salary was too low to afford a car. She alleged that Patel refused to believe her and demanded access to her bank account to check if she was working somewhere else. "I went through my bank app and showed him. He said I started buying new furniture, now I'm buying a car. He's not comfortable with me being a cashier again," she wrote in a Facebook post. Accused of stealing Limelintaka added that Patel even accused her of stealing by warning her that he was investigating whether any money was missing from his business. He gave her an ultimatum, she said, to either work as a petrol pump attendant or resign. "I refused. I was hired as a cashier and have done nothing wrong," she wrote. "I had hoped the car would help me run a side hustle and keep working. Now it feels like I'm being punished for trying to improve my life." Speaking to News24 in South Africa, the owner of the garage, Berkley Motor, denied the allegations made by Limelintaka, claiming that she was not fired. "Nothing was done without consent, and discussions are ongoing. She has left out many facts that were stated. Nobody was accused of anything, and she has not been fired. Now that she has falsely accused the company of improper procedures, due diligence can be followed accordingly," it said.
News24
4 days ago
- Business
- News24
‘How did you afford a car?': Cashier's joy becomes nightmare after boss demands bank records
A Maitland petrol station cashier was told to resign or work as a petrol attendant after her boss questioned how she could afford a car on her salary. The woman says her boss demanded to see her bank statements and emailed them to himself. The National Insourced Workers Union says forcing an employee to resign over a personal purchase is illegal and requested formal documentation from the employer. What was meant to be a moment of celebration quickly became a distressing ordeal for 28-year-old Eza Limelintaka, a cashier at Shell Garage in Maitland, Cape Town. After nine months of diligently saving and securing a bank loan, she proudly bought a second-hand vehicle. But instead of congratulations, her boss allegedly became suspicious. 'He asked how I could afford a car on my salary and demanded access to my bank account,' Limelintaka told News24. 'He then emailed my bank statements to himself. I stood there watching him go through my finances. He found nothing suspicious but still said he no longer trusted me.' She said when she asked whether any money was missing from the business or if she was suspected of theft, her employer said no but claimed he was 'uncomfortable' with her continuing in her cashier role. According to Limelintaka, he then gave her an ultimatum: work outside as a petrol attendant or resign. 'I refused. I was hired as a cashier and have done nothing wrong,' she said. Limelintaka was then told to go home and 'consider her options'. She said her till was closed, and her work halted. 'I had hoped the car would help me run a side hustle and keep working. Now it feels like I'm being punished for trying to improve my life.' The National Insourced Workers Union has taken up her case. Siviwe Shiyeni's representative said the union contacted her employer and requested documents, including her employment contract and duty roster. 'They're trying to force her to resign under duress, which is unlawful,' added Shiyeni. 'We have advised her to report for duty. If the employer intends to change her role, they must put it in writing.' In response to queries from News24, Berkley Motors, the company that runs the garage, denied any wrongdoing. 'Nothing was done without consent, and discussions are ongoing. She has left out many facts that were stated. Nobody was accused of anything, and she has not been fired,' it said. 'Now that she has falsely accused the company of improper procedures, due diligence can be followed accordingly.' When asked what prompted the investigation into Limelintaka's finances, Berkley Motors declined to answer, citing the issue as an internal matter. Limelintaka said when she returned to work on Monday, her employer told her she had the right to refuse him access to her bank account and claimed he had received a 'tip-off' that she was planning to steal from the company. He then offered her two weeks of paid leave while the police investigated the alleged tip-off. Limelintaka declined the leave offer and requested that all communication and decisions be formally documented.
The Citizen
18-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
CS Learning focuses on Autism acceptance
World Autism Acceptance Month April 2025 focussed on celebrating differences and fostering inclusivity, and at CS Learning Centre they certainly did so. They ended the month with a blue civvies day and enjoyed blue cupcakes together. Autism falls under the banner of Neurodivergence and is a spectrum disorder. A person with Autism Spectrum Disorder can exhibit a wide range of different behaviours, coping skills and functionality. As pictured, four children reacted in their own unique ways to sensory cues, they function in their own ways in social situations, and even differ in their communication skills. Fanele Mlambo (12) and Jordan Fords (9) love to have a good conversation, confirm details and discuss events with eagerness. Their happy smiles and joyful talking are a delightful addition at school. Michelle Munona (12) and Tau Yekani (8) are more the silent types, and although they may not verbalise, they certainly can communicate effectively with body language, Makaton signing and emotional responses. In light of creating awareness and acceptance around Autism, CS Learning Centre thanks Warrant Officer Zaine Moodley and the staff at the Shell Garage Oribi Toll Plaza. Recently, one of the students had an unfortunate incident outside of school hours, on a busy road. Everyone was lucky that Moodley came upon the scene and with kindness assisted the student to the garage. The staff displayed gentleness and understanding as they helped this young man while they waited for someone to be contacted. Despite the student's limited vocabulary and behavioural tics, these kind community members were gracious and understanding when helping him to remain calm until someone he knew could come to fetch him. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Herald's Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
