| Discontent is simmering in some McDonald's South African outlets. The first cracks in the famous golden arches of the fast-food chain appeared when staff at McDonald's Blackheath store, in Johannesburg, walked out. | News of the strike rapidly spread to Cape Town's three McDoanld's outlets, where staff members are complaining about conditions of employment. And discontent may not be confined to employees: some franchisees are said to be having trouble remaining profitable. |