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Non-disclosure agreements can’t silence workplace harassment

South African laws protect victims, rendering many such clauses unenforceable, underlining that employers must ensure safe workplaces, not hide misconduct

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. (Nelius Rademan/ Foto24/Gallo Images)

Expert says power imbalances shaped Mengo’s response to alleged sexual harassment by judge

Gender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’

Minister of Labour and Employment Nomakhosazana Meth. (File photo)

Labour department denies racial quotas in Employment Equity Amendment Act

The Democratic Alliance, which has launched a court challenge to the amended Act, says it cannot have a place in democratic South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa defends BEE as vital for inclusive economic growth

In his weekly newsletter, the president warned that economic growth without transformation would entrench exclusion, while acknowledging that transformation without growth was unsustainable

The government of national unity. Photo: @Presidency/ZA/X

SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament

Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet

Employers must prepare and implement their Employment Equity Plans and set numerical goals aligned with five-year sectoral targets by 31 August 2025.

Employers get more responsibilities amid equity amendments

Employers need to make sure they are informed about the new regulations, which fall under the Employment Equity Act, and are compliant

DA leader John Steenhuisen. Photo: (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The Democratic Alliance’s attack on racial redress undermines inclusive growth

Race and labour market socio-economic disparities account for a significant share of the country’s overall inequality and must be addressed

Expressing anger on social media is merely performative outrage and does not result in action to prevent such abuse

Universities need to better address gender inequality, report says

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ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa at the party’s manifesto rally at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Photo: Supplied

Elections: ANC, DA and EFF go toe-to-toe on the economy

With the country’s economy on the brink, the ‘Big Three’s’ employment and growth promises hold more weight than ever

Zero discrimination is essential to if we are to change the fact that 7.8 million South Africans live with HIV, but 5.8 million people are on ARVs, highlighting a treatment gap

Protect everyone’s rights to protect everyone’s health against Aids

Zero discrimination is essential to if we are to change the fact that 7.8 million South Africans live with HIV, but 5.8 million people are on ARVs, highlighting a treatment gap