POLOKWANE – Dis-Chem says they are aware of unfounded rumours regarding the functioning of their stores and are reassuring customers that no major strike action is eminent.
This follows an array of messages circulating on social media urging customers to stay away from local stores due to strike action.
A screenshot of one of the messages
An official statement released by Dis-Chem, reassures customers that all stores are functioning as per normal, contrary to circulated messages.
It goes on to say that only their Midrand Distribution centre is affected by a limited strike.
“If there are any changes or updates, we will keep you informed via our website and social media channels,” the statement concluded.
Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard
