Domestic worker leaves 'I'm sorry' note after stealing R120,000 from employer's safe
Would you accept an apology letter from someone who steals from you?
Trust is essential to a successful working relationship between domestic workers and their employers.
That's because they have access to everything in your house, and you let them in to your most private areas.
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A family in Modimolle, Limpopo found itself as a victim of crime carried out by their domestic worker.
The woman, who is reportedly from Lesotho, reportedly stole R120,000 from the family.
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The money was kept in a safe.
According to a report from SABC news, the woman stole the money from the safe and left a note saying how sorry she was to have stolen from them.
She had reportedly been working for the family since May 2021. They hired her from an agent.
The nanny reportedly stole the money on Sunday and a case of theft has been opened against her.
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