Cartrack offers to pay funeral costs of employee who died at work

Cartrackhas offered to pay the funeral expenses of its employee, Gcina Dhladhla, following her death at the company’s offices last week. The offer was made during a meeting between representatives of the company and members of theDhladhlafamily on Wednesday. Themeetingwas convened to discuss the circumstances surrounding her death and the way forward as investigations continue.

“They have offered to pay for the funeral expenses,” said Gcina’s aunt, Nomusa Dhladhla. The 29-year-old’s death has attracted public attention after allegations emerged that she had complained of feeling unwell before she later collapsed and died in a toilet cubicle at her workplace. In a joint statement released after Tuesday’s meeting, both the family and Cartrack described the engagement as emotional but constructive, saying it provided an opportunity to share information, ask questions and gain a better understanding of the events surrounding the tragedy.

Family representative Thamsanqa Mbuli said the meeting had achieved its intended purpose of helping the family obtain clarity on the sequence of events leading up to Dhladhla’s death. “We’d like to thank Cartrack management for their co-operation, allowing an organic first discussion that was open and transparent. “Our intended objective of clarifying the sequence of events leading up to our beloved daughter, sister and colleague passing was achieved.

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This is one of many other important steps in the healing process for the family,” said Mbuli. Dhladhla’s sister, Lindiwe, said the engagement had brought her a sense of relief. “What happened today has given me peace,” she said. Cartrack South Africa CEO Joshua Victor expressed condolences to the family and reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting all investigations.

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