There has been a lot going on in South Africa recently, from looting and fires in both Durban and Johannesburg to taxi violence in Cape Town. And on top of it all, the world is battling against the fight of COVID-19 and the impact it has on people’s lives across the globe. There’s no denying…
Our Hearts Go Out To Everyone In SA
A message from our CEO & Co-Founder, Aisha Pandor: As SweepSouth, we would like to express our deep appreciation for the manner in which South Africans have come together to support each other in the face of this unrest that has shaken the nation. While we strongly support the right to peaceful protest and the…
Give Hope, Give 67 Minutes for Mandela Day
This July, the world takes time to reflect on a world legend and our former president, Nelson Mandela. We would like to take the time to thank him for his incredible leadership and commitment towards the people of South Africa and the rest of humanity. Along with our mission, Nelson Mandela wanted to change the…
Taking Care of Your Loved Ones From a Distance
Thanks to the pandemic, brunch with the girls, Sunday family fun day and road trips with friends were all put on hold. Where we used to hang out with our loved ones every week, months went by with our only connection being hours spent on Facetime, Zoom and Google Hangouts. Even as life returns to…
Reaffirming our Commitment to Non-discrimination and Equity
SweepSouth’s commitment to non-discrimination and equity At SweepSouth we are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equity throughout the company. We achieve this in several ways: – We equalise the playing field by allowing SweepStars to rate customers, giving them power not seen outside of the platform to decide who they want to work…
Pay & Working Conditions For Domestic Workers Across Africa
The fourth annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers Across Africa gives us a descriptive overview of the current living conditions of the women and men who take care of our homes and office spaces. This year, SweepSouth took it a step further and expanded its reach across Africa, adding additional…
Happy International Workers’ Day 2021
On International Domestic Workers’ Day 2021 we would like to take the time to celebrate those women and men, who both add value to our lives. They take care of our homes, our family and all the stress and chores that go along with being a caregiver and domestic worker. Today and every day, we…
Help Senzo Make A Difference
Meet SweepStar Senzo Msimango! In 2019 he opened up a bakery in KwaMashu, Durban to help better the lives of the youth in his community and also provide affordable treats to the people in the townships. “Through my bakery, I mentor the children in my community and coach them at a young age to keep…
We’re Celebrating 7 Super Years
We’re turning 7 and we want you to join the HOUSE party! We couldn’t be more excited and grateful for you, our wonderful and loyal customers. The remarkable milestone would not have been possible without you and the incredible SweepStars using the SweepSouth Platform. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating our 7th anniversary, and as founders,…
Is your work from home desk setup harming your health?
It’s uncertain how long remote working will still be in force, but if a recent survey by Flexjobs, a US jobs listing site is anything to go by, it may be for some time. The survey showed that an astonishing 65 percent of pandemic remote workers want to keep on working from home, with 58…
