iStore CEO Snubs Protesters, Payment Dispute Unresolved

iStore Head Office Picket: CEO Refuses to Meet Protesters, Demands for Payment Remain Unmet A protest took place outside the iStore head office in South Africa on May 26, 2025. The demonstrators, who had been picketing for several days, demanded payment for services rendered. iStore CEO Chris Dodd offered a closed-door meeting, but refused to engage with the protesters directly outside. "We came here for money, not a meeting," stated one of the protesters, emphasizing their primary concern. Another protester added, "He's not interested in this matter anyway. If he was, he would have intervened on Monday." The video shows the protesters' frustration as they attempted to explain their situation to Dodd's representatives. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between iStore and its contractors. While the CEO's offer of a closed-door meeting might seem conciliatory, the refusal to address the protesters' concerns publicly raises questions about the company's transparency and willingness to resolve the dispute fairly. The outcome of the protest remains unresolved, leaving the future of the contractors' payment uncertain.