{"id":2118,"date":"2025-09-25T18:58:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mineralscouncil.org.za\/womeninmining\/?p=2118"},"modified":"2025-09-26T09:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:11:33","slug":"addressing-gender-based-violence-and-workplace-harassment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mineralscouncil.org.za\/womeninmining\/about\/initiatives\/2025\/addressing-gender-based-violence-and-workplace-harassment\/","title":{"rendered":"Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Workplace Harassment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mb-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Minerals Council Women in Mining (WiM) hosted this thought-provoking workshop on Friday, 12 September 2025. &nbsp;The event brought together leading legal experts from Webber Wentzel, HR professionals, and workplace advocates for a critical dialogue on how the mining industry can confront gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment through law, policy, and practical action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The session provided an in-depth exploration of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The legal frameworks governing workplace GBV and harassment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer obligations, accountability, and liabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best practice approaches for handling complaints and investigations with integrity and care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-world case studies and lessons learned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survivor-centred and intersectional strategies to support affected employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Speakers included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lizle Louw, Employment Law Specialist &amp; Partner, Webber Wentzel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kate Collier, Employment Law Specialist &amp; Partner, Webber Wentzel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siya Ngcamu, Partner, Webber Wentzel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craig Wilkinson, Best-Selling Author &amp; Founder, Father a Nation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Panellists included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raksha Naidoo, CEO, The Particle Group &amp; WiMSA Chairperson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatima Collins, Women in Mining Regional Head (Africa), Sibanye Stillwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Louis Snyman, Group Human Rights, Cultural Heritage &amp; Community Health, Glencore SA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel Moderator: Dolly Mazibuko, Manager: Culture &amp; I&amp;D, Valterra Platinum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The workshop created space for open and honest discussion, equipping participants from HR, legal, management, and advocacy backgrounds with practical insights to strengthen workplace responses to GBV and harassment. 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