Following an uproar over the incident in which a Kingsburgh, KZN, Pick n Pay employee died on duty on Tuesday, the supermarket has released a statement.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our staff member at the Pick n Pay Kingsburgh franchise store.

“This is an incredibly difficult situation for everyone concerned, and the franchisee worked closely with the authorities throughout, which guided their response. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her husband, the family and her colleagues during this difficult time. The store is providing counselling support to all affected staff members and is in contact with the family to provide any assistance they may need in planning her funeral,” the statement read.

South Coast Sun reports that the incident caused a major uproar in the community after it emerged that the employee’s corpse had allegedly remained on the shop floor for almost three hours while customers were allowed to shop and staff were made to continue working.

Events leading to the employee’s death are unknown.

An inquest docket was opened at the Amanzimtoti police station for investigation.

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