Babel Restaurant whistleblower speaks out since going viral

[@asavelayoung7315]

So happy to see she finally got brave enough to do the interview. She was saying she is shy. You go girl.

[@dee-global]

She did so well. She didn't look nervous at all.

[@nthabibotsi9855]

Ama 2000 will definitely libarate this South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@alexemergineer3202]

Yes ❤❤❤​@@nthabibotsi9855

[@mollybave]

Thank you 🫂🤍

[@AfrikaVibes]

Beautiful Down to earth Focused Resilient Just overall future leader

[@mollybave]

Thank you sm 🥺

[@XolaniFunani]

South Africa needs you sisi and thanks for your bravery uyimbokodo sisi.

[@LinkoPeters]

See why I’m always nice to waiters and waitresses… Just be nice to everyone, you never know what they are going through & who knows you might just make their day.

[@philaphuza47]

It’s true …the industry isn’t what it seems

[@dikolizaskk5847]

So beautiful and down to earth

[@voiceofthepeople-94]

Well done and kudos to her, Always stand your ground! Never allow anyone to walk over your dignity

[@MzamoAdoons372]

She is just a natural lawyer this one🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️🌹❤️🌹🌹🌹❤️🥂🥂🥂🥃🙏🥂

[@MusehanaH]

Human Rights lawyer...or Minister of Labour 🙂

[@MzamoAdoons372]

​@@MusehanaH if the department of labour was intelligent, they would appoint her and make her a labour inspector. What she did in two minutes the ANC government failed to do in thirty years😂😂😂😂

[@lesedimoepeng4993]

Well spoken, intelligent, etc

[@kutlwanomotiang9365]

💯

[@neotlou]

The Mihlali I wish our daughters could look up to.

[@thatotlhowe]

I see what you did there 😅

[@hgfku-tn6hb]

Should the inspectors only act after complaints? No regular visit to these facilities?

[@mthobisizondi2410]

With lots of Budget Cuts in government spending do you think, it’s possible to have inspectors in such a scale?

[@thefairobserver97]

They never did the inspections! It seems they are not only incompetents but also receive briberies preventing them to make inspections.

[@ty-jq2di]

Nothing to do with budget cuts...

[@LETSsaveONaTEACHERSsalary]

I doubt it's about budget cuts

[@Bee-dp3st]

@@mthobisizondi2410Stop making excuses for lazy people.

[@SlashmanLesley]

We need such people

[@katlegoloveslife]

Not all heroes wear capes. Kudos! 👏 (Whatever that means)

[@LangelihleNgema]

R100 for so many hours??Exploitation at it’s best.

[@MzamoAdoons372]

For thirty years

[@mandisamthembu9230]

Slavery kahle kahle

[@nomvulamathe3007]

Well done girl, wishing you great things in future. Black child it is possible ❤️❤️❤️

[@veronicaritasnyman-of5ib]

Well done - you highlighted the plight of so many people exploited by the restaurant trade.

[@grantbradshaw7907]

She is a very beautiful young lady and very brave. Intelligent and articulate

[@Sasankobe]

Why don't they do inspection in Cape Town. Pure slavery happening here, The public would be shocked...😂

[@dee-global]

Apparently you must make a tip off alerting the labour department, stipulating the establishment and so on. But I highly doubt DA would allow such raids in Cape Town. I just don't see it happening.

[@HeyJuuude-05]

Racist DA-led Cape-Town? That one? Really? You don’t say…

[@mandisamvelase1918]

SO TRUE!

[@YT-xk5jl]

Viva EFF! This girl must continue spilling the beans and speaking out

[@Technology24]

🤣🤣She is not EFF and besides, EFF is not a labour union

[@harveyfuqua6633]

Plus EFF steals. It has already stolen from gogo's from Venda.

[@siyatise5165]

Eff ingenaphi?

[@MlungisiCiti]

Stupid "Open Borders policy" & illegal immigrants,gives you this exploitation scenarios 💀

[@Afrosoil11]

Eff wants foreigners working and exploitation to continue

[@alexemergineer3202]

Beautiful. You saved South Africans ❤❤😂😢😅

[@leelangley01]

Sad how the DA is silient

[@macbethmabena9816]

We love DA😂😂😂😂, you forgot our own nd called him names. EFF surprisingly no matter what EFF does for us we turn blind and say but he wants open borders 😂😂😂.

[@yandie_z]

Yes, especially because they are such big advocates of the ‘market regulating itself’ and getting rid of the basic minimum wage.

[@fatimalobi6382]

It was the DA syndicate that was caught off guard. Imagine expecting the police to buy their own uniform handcuffs and guns in order to serve and protect. You've got to have a European mindset to execute such a pathetic order.

[@lilipotgieter6263]

This is happening under ANC gauteng and ANC department of labour. How do you suppose the DA will look if they get involved in a black owned establishment. They are good satying out of this.

[@tammy5272]

A few year's ago I applied for a job at Sevruga (Waterfront) The salary was commission based too and obviously based on tips, I spent so much money traveling there and on my 3rd night I got chased away just like that with no explanation whatsoever, no contract, absolutely nothing in place. I hope their payment structure has changed.

[@OscarineMlisana]

This new generation is an eye-opener, they point up things that never noticed, I wish her all the best in life❤❤❤

[@thatotlhowe]

Most people notices these things everywhere, problem is our bills and circumstances don't allow most of to stand up because we dont have other ways to maneuver life after they've lost the job.

[@alphmash4565]

These 2 ladies have something in common, the other one used to go undercover doing investigative journalism and the young lady went undercover unintentionally so, revealing the truth.

[@josephinabukelwakekana8799]

All the glory belongs to God🙏! Thank you for taking the stand against....the abuse you went through❤

[@nomarussia5085]

So well spoken and respectful...You have an even brighter future ahead of you ❤

[@jaysubban1869]

Humble and honest. Good on you young lady.

[@lethebelaphala8785]

We don't have department of labor in this country 🤷

[@GK222_]

SA let's keep this beautiful young leader safe

[@musajohannessithole8970]

Most disheartening is that, this modern slavery has been happening for the past 30yrs under ANC government.

[@MzamoAdoons372]

ANC comrades are busy with tenders and the black child is seriously suffering. Others are continuing dying in pit latrines just because they are black

[@lehlohonolonzama93]

Welcome to South Africa.

[@Her_Self..]

It went viral because of how authentic you sounded and it dint sound malicious but rather your voice sounded so tired, so defeated. It really was heartbreaking. Goes to show you can lay your issues on the table without causing havoc. Your still small voice created a storm. Well done. Very demure ❤

[@mondliedwin4857]

Muhle lomuntu

[@LifewithtshegoM]

I’m so proud of her ❤

[@talundizkatyhopho4813]

I thought she was going to ask if she is not concerned about her safety... I was really looking forward to that question.

[@CbosEasyRecipes7]

Maybe they do not want to scare other whistleblowers coming forward.. don't know

[@ActiveSide-ud3nh]

She never received any threats or you know someone we don't?

[@talundizkatyhopho4813]

​@@ActiveSide-ud3nh"you know someone we don't".. What the hell are you talking about?

[@G-ManWaseKasiInManchester]

Why is the DA silent about this?

[@Kb892hd76d]

Because they want to scrap the minimum wage

[@GK222_]

They couldn't give a diddly-squat about blk people's issues

[@patricianyandoro1910]

Very brave woman. Well done Mihlali. You did a great job.🎉❤

[@clintduplessis4508]

Such a wise and well spoken young lady. Our youth need proper employment opportunities in this country!

[@phumeza343]

We'll done young lady

[@FofaBeijFeli]

There are montessori schools in the affluent areas that do this too. If you think you're paying for a montessori education, ive got news for you.

[@Technology24]

The ANC says there is no resources to root out these anomalies.Does she have resources?.Vote ANC at your own risk

[@morat3hi714]

I’ve seen this video everywhere and followed the drama closely, but this is the 1st time I’m actually watching the restaurant video.

[@EpicScenesStudios]

As someone who took a lot of crap as a 20 year old factory worker, I do wish I had her courage back then. I definitely wouldn't want want my daughter to go through such bs.

[@nkulusn]

Proud of you Mihlali. You have a bright future ahead of you.

[@really.unlikely]

The department can do an inspection and audit on all municipalities and state institutions now where people are not exploited and explain to the public know why they aren't functioning since 1994. Smoke and mirirrors by the cadres

[@bloom53834]

So intelligent. Well done Mihlali

[@kGs62]

8:23 I was wondering why she is on set. But anyway Hospitality doesn't pay well, hopefully things will change now.

[@nthabibotsi9855]

Most private sectors are into exploitation, slavery and cheap labour‼️ Most are even deducting Provident funds from employees that doesn't reach where is supposed to be.

[@HeyJuuude-05]

09:40 raise your children well. Raise them with love and they’ll have higher standards.

[@chase7070]

So happy that you overcame the shyness 🎉🎉, hope greater opportunities come your way

[@africanqueen1655]

The EFF is still keeping in touch, that’s because they are the party of the young people. Our youth should not be working for peanuts on their Own Rich Ancestral Land. Reclaim your Land. 🙏🏿🤴🏾👸🏾❤️❤️

[@celialengton6947]

She’s a lovely lady, kind and well-spoken! She made me think back to the days when I was myself a student (I’m now in my sixties), and also took waitressing jobs during the holidays to earn much needed cash. It’s hard work, long hours, and the pay wasn’t great, even then. But- we know that if we worked hard, and served the customers well, we could earn a nice extra. Can’t believe how badly the conditions have deteriorated since then! Utterly shocking, and I truly hope law enforcement will put a stop to the exploitation of vulnerable people.

[@KungFuMouse]

What a Gen Z interview

[@ndumisoqolintaba8224]

This girl is very strategic and it's working for her

[@GeorgeMolale]

You deserve to be compensated by Banel Resturant employees , simply cause they worth R1,8 million of salaries they've been robbed off , for past years.

[@witnesskhoza1376]

Very confident as if you have been doing this for long..... Pick-up girl I'm proud of you for standing up for the other sisters

[@FicksChanel]

You gotta hate to love Xhosa women, enkosi mntase usimele isizwe sakuthi, sithi nangamso ❤

[@missbae28]

Everybody must speak up. Sick and tired of these people exploiting ours young sisters and brothers. F all of them

[@thabelanglawrencenthako2024]

This mihlali girl is so brave and I think South Africa needs to save her with everything they've got 💯❤️🙏🏿 She's not safe at all

[@tshiamomolokoane1595]

Shout out to mihlali

[@revolution475]

Well donw mihlali. I can only imagine what domestic workers go through everyday, with no contract.

[@gtxchufxvj]

This is very common is SA, especially local African owned business. Staff are scared to report because nothing will be done or courpt officials get bribes and staff end up loosing their jobs. So they rather earn less then nothing. As an African I am disappointed with someone of my own people.

[@sabelomogari9216]

Qhawekazi

[@jessiemokwena1950]

Brave sister

[@cindyleehart1039]

I hope someone snaps this lovely young lady up and offers her a job she comes accross magical. You go girl!

[@pieter740914]

This happens at most restaurants, go and inspect Cape Town restaurants where staff have to pay for missing cutlery, tips are being kept by owners and only a percentage paid after a couple of weeks. Monthly salaries is paid up to three weeks overdue.

[@homonaledi640]

100 is one tip from one table

[@dailyshowtelevisiondstv5585]

That's y restaurants do not hire scholars😂😂😂😂

[@emanuelmtetwa398]

Mihlali is beautiful shame

[@pontshoettyselepe3095]

Can they please go to Shoprite next. These big companies are letting people get away with so much and we end up paying for it all. It’s really sad honestly.

[@ElvidoMusic1]

Am really serious about this, please new room help me.. I was asked to call someone to bring 5k so the home affairs guys will not destroy my passport,.. I need your help.. on this one..

[@YT-xk5jl]

Destroy your passport for what? Probably a scam

[@ElvidoMusic1]

@@YT-xk5jl.. It's not sccamers, this is real..if possible we can discuss but not here.. It's a very long story.. Am a victim of something,.. but I don't to whom I can discuss this with.. The poor we always taken for granted..

[@ElvidoMusic1]

@@YT-xk5jl.. This is real, it's not a scammers,, if possible we can discuss this, not here.. It's a long story.. And I have discovered a lot of such happening in south Africa... I need a help, so they clear my name..

[@nthabibotsi9855]

Make noise on social media will help you if you got tangible evidence. Don't under estimate the power of social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter/X‼️

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

Did you "buy/forge" your passport?

[@rittah8161]

Ufundile noku funda umntanabantu. And yet being ill-treated by rubbish people in her own country

[@molefiramatheko4795]

I prays that devil should refrain from sending his darkest Angel to prosecute her because of jealous because people's are full of hate and jealous they'll start pointing dirty fingers and judge 😢

[@moshemabusela2355]

Am we are lazy right....😮

[@Daniel-ut9kb]

Why Gauteng only this thing is happening the whole south Africa 😢😢😢😢😢 it's happening in pick &pay , checkers,KFC, MacDonald restaurants etc

[@JB-de6sr]

I am working at municipality I go through same situation we are being wrong fully used at electricity department it so painful

[@GK222_]

Why don't you expose them like she did?

[@SupriseMarima]

Expose them, myb you are there put a stop to their unfairness..

[@nkosimkhize503]

Same thing is happening in the Camps Bay restaurants. The owner of bangalows

[@Inspirationdiaries]

Naledi Moleo must go!!!!

[@oupaenouma4131]

and some politicians want to talk about removing the minimum wage. they over-estimate the integrity of business owners who prioritize profits at the expense of their employees.

[@BaronMaron-g2j]

IMAGINE MASA KEKANA AS YOUR WIFE DAMNIT!!

[@Martin_Priesthood]

😂😂😂

[@lilipotgieter6263]

The journalist nailed it....seeing officials doing the job that they were supposed to do in the first place. A job that they get paid to do, with taxpayer money. This country is morally bancrupt

[@alfrinnhlebeya4920]

Come to cape town v&a you will faint

[@kholekamkhize4264]

I used to work at KFC. Our Indian manager used to make us massage his bald head. it was gross. If you didn't want to, he'd try his best to make your job hard.

[@nomqulu]

😢😢😢😢

[@bonganidavidbaloyi8497]

It's bad out there hey, lady asked me for a job and told me she used to get paid R87 a day and she could manage it, and come to know that there are South Africans 🌍 that get paid R300 p/w it's bad.

[@makanakaruguva5238]

"I would even have dreams and nightmares" 😂😂

[@enmn6001]

Every young person claim that they are content creators . Why?

[@DevotionsWithSiwe]

Yho

[@TEBOGONDLOVU-z1r]

😅😮

[@monaaugust8425]

Donno about this back in the day i was first a cashier then a maytadie then a manager that was the thing every waiter had they on black shirt white shirt but we give them the apron cap and only fair for transport it was a known fact they worked for tips and all were students only

[@isaaccpt6643]

Do you think that's ethical? Just working for tips? Everyone needs stability they often the poorest of the poor in those positions and have so much expenses getting to work

[@rock882josh7]

This Gen Z don't know what's hard work..life later will show her flames

[@vebrainlight]

Mxm shut up wena dom

[@dailyshowtelevisiondstv5585]

She wants to be treated like an egg at the restaurant 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fidelnondwangu9222]

People are busy praising her and whatever... yaz people forget what country this is🤔🤫 one phone call and this girl is shot dead somewhere for this "bravery" nyana of hers🚶🏽‍♂️

[@Sterfillah]

Haybo go back to Zimbabwe wena masimba

[@matselisoxoliswasmakade4069]

Why are you so evil? 😮

[@rittah8161]

Should we consider reporting you to the police?

[@mn9181]

If you unhappy why don't you find another job, or start your own business?

[@kabelomahlangu1829]

That easy to find another job or to start a business neh? 😂

[@sandilemfeka4658]

Use your ears to listern, use your ass to fart. Stop listening with your ass, she quit the job.

[@TheHuny85]

We have laws in this country ,why dont you open your own business in Zimbabwe and abuse employees ?Niyanya nina

[@mananammalegae]

Wow 😒

[@SerengetiRK]

She must have been quite a lousy waitress to only make R100.00 during a twelve hour shift. Customers enjoy tipping good waiters.

[@nthabibotsi9855]

How would you expect her to be a productive employee in an exploitation, and slavery conditions like that❓

[@ayandafree4354]

Mxxxm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

Kwerekwere comment!

[@queenmadonsela3079]

Kwerekwere comment indeed, heartless things those ones

[@otis3744]

How is it kwerekwere ? Bro is white, you know the type you just dont want to accept the reality, the people who own the restaurant have those slave labour practices are whites, its not something we need to debate, you guys want to find anything to say about foreigners

[@5801160052086]

Why did she not just walk away when told she must buy her own uniform?

[@LETSsaveONaTEACHERSsalary]

Hope is paralysing

[@Sterfillah]

Khawume wena

[@njabulodladla5890]

Useless question. The issue here is exploitation.

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

She wanted to EARN money. A very responsible child, not wanting to overburden her parents!

[@rittah8161]

What kind of a question is this? You have demons

[@patrickmlalazi490]

This one is just spoilt

[@nthabibotsi9855]

This one brave young lady took the bull by its horn ‼️ She definitely exposed corruption through exploitation, slavery and cheap labour in South Africa🇿🇦 by restaurants, hospitality industries as well as in private sectors‼️ Kudos to Mihlali from Babel restaurant🥰🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

Spoilt, a student responsible enough to want to earn her OWN pocket money? She's every mother's dream daughter!!!!

[@leonardojordyn4864]

Imagine if it was your sister or child

[@sandilemfeka4658]

R100 working for 24 hours is spoilt? Ukhuluma umsangano wena, you have never worked in your life.

[@rittah8161]

You have demons

[@Wiseman424]

She's done well. I just wonder who is going to want to employ her now.

[@Nicole2404]

True

[@LinkoPeters]

God will make a way.

[@manero7634]

​@@LinkoPeters lovely! God will see her through!

[@dee-global]

She said she received a lot of job offers. Also if she pursues her MA in Psychology as stated, she can have her own practice, work at SAPS, universities etc. Her network with EFF and ANC will come in handy too.

[@nthabibotsi9855]

​@@Nicole2404As soon as she complete her studies as she said, she will be protected and we are watching her back‼️ Now that she has helped so many vulnerable people in this country.