We are demanding a full, transparent investigation into the death of Gcina Dhladhla at the Cartrack offices in Rosebank, as well as stronger protections for workers across South Africa.

No employee should ever feel forced to work while seriously ill, afraid to take sick leave, or unsupported during a medical emergency. Reports surrounding Gcina’s death have raised painful questions about workplace pressure, employee wellness, sick leave policies, and how medical emergencies are handled in corporate environments.

This petition calls for:

An independent investigation into the circumstances leading to Gcina Dhladhla’s death.
Accountability for any negligence or misconduct found.
Stronger enforcement of employee health and safety rights in South Africa.
Mandatory workplace wellness and emergency response policies for all companies.
Protection for workers who report illness, exhaustion, or unsafe working conditions.
Workers are human beings before they are employees. Gcina’s story has touched many South Africans because it reflects a wider concern about toxic workplace culture and the treatment of employees under pressure.

We call on the Department of Employment and Labour, workplace regulators, and company leadership to ensure that no family has to experience a tragedy like this again.