Workers at a Spur franchise in Cape Town have accused their employer of systemic labor violations, including poverty wages, excessive working hours, and denial of basic employment rights.

Current and former employees of the Malibu Spur outlet at Bayside Mall in Table View claim they are paid as little as R2,000 monthly despite working up to 14-hour shifts.They report being denied payslips, written contracts, and facing dismissal for questioning their working conditions.

These allegations come amid broader public pressure on businesses to prioritize hiring South Africans following concerns over undocumented foreign labor.Employees, who spoke to Sowetan’s Sunday Times under anonymity due to fears of retaliation, say exploitative practices have persisted for years.One worker stated she was fired after requesting her employment contract and payslip.The incident highlights ongoing challenges in labor rights enforcement and the vulnerability of workers in the retail sector.