Anele Mdoda Mgudlwa has been ordered to pay her domestic helper, Thuleleni Mlalazi, a R90 000 settlement. This followed a case brought before the CCMA.
The Zimbabwean worker claimed unfair dismissal and disputed car ownership. She worked as a nanny for Anele’s son, Alakhe Mgudlwa.
Claims and Counterclaims
A recent report confirmed the R90 000 settlement agreement. The dispute involved a car and issues after her dismissal.
Florence said Anele’s husband, Bonelela Mgudlwa, fired her during rising tensions. Moreover, she denied receiving a gifted car from Anele.
Flo and a church ke sana pic.twitter.com/ZK2DWADtqX
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) October 12, 2023
Instead, she claimed she traded in her own car for an Audi A3. Later, she received a VW Polo registered in her employer’s name. She also said Anele’s husband used the car without refuelling it.
Flo stated that she felt “betrayed” by what had transpired.
However, Anele rejected these claims. She said Florence was dismissed for misconduct, including theft and dishonesty. She also accused her of trying to extort other staff.
Flo isn’t the nanny anymore she is on the PA team and on wardrobe assistant for my productions https://t.co/QsFPr0o8Ww
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) December 15, 2024
Past Generosity and Benefits
Before the dismissal, Anele was praised as a generous employer. She claimed she gifted Florence a R300 000 Audi A3 in 2017. Later, she funded a European vacation for her in 2023.
Additionally, Florence received a fully paid festive leave period. Anele also covered transport costs for all employees.
When an X user said Florence was “lucky,” Anele replied: “Flo works very hard. There is no luck here.”
In 2024, Anele promoted Florence to a PA and wardrobe assistant role.
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