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Victimisation in the work place can include sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances and requests for sexual favours.Abuse in the workplace is one such area and many women don’t speak out. But a group of women in the Eastern Cape are speaking out.The women allege the man demanded sex from them in order to keep their jobs.

The farm owner acted once the allegations surfaced. Farm owner, John Bradfield says, “18 months ago I heard rumours that this was happening, so I personally sat with every single staff member privately and interviewed them. Labour law expert, Francois Le Roux says, “If there is evidence to sustain the complaint that triggers a duty on the part of the employer to take corrective action very frequently and depending on the level of severity that may involve disciplinary action. If serious harassment has occurred, it is fairly common and almost a default position that a sanction of dismissal will be imposed.”

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Limpopo women determined to make their mark in construction - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.MOST READ: Limpopo women determined to make their mark in construction A group of 18 women, who enrolled in a construction learnership at Mashamba village, near Elim in Limpopo, are determined to make their mark in the male dominated industry. Until a certain white thief comes in and sell them dreams in order to get state tenders. A hi tirheni vo mhanee! Power
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