A 29-year-old South African woman, Gcina Dhladhla, was found dead in an office washroom after reportedly being denied sick leave despite feeling seriously unwell. Dhladhla worked as a call centre agent at Cartrack in Rosebank and had allegedly submitted multiple sick leave requests before her death.

According to family members and colleagues, she had been suffering from health issues and was visibly distressed in the days leading up to the incident. One colleague claimed Dhladhla had broken down in tears at work, saying she was too sick to continue working but was still scheduled for duty.

Her family alleged that managers failed to act quickly enough when her condition worsened, claiming valuable time was lost while discussions took place regarding medical costs. They believe she could have received timely treatment if she had been taken to hospital immediately.

Cartrack has rejected the allegations, stating that trained first responders attended to Dhladhla and emergency medical services were called without delay. The incident has sparked widespread debate about workplace health policies, employee welfare, and the importance of responding promptly to staff health concerns.

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