Understanding the Rights of Domestic Workers in South Africa

Domestic workers are an essential part of many households in South Africa. They perform a range of duties, from cleaning and cooking to caring for children and the elderly.

Harassment in the Workplace.

Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct that results in the person feeling unsafe and fearing harm. Harm is defined as either physical, mental, or economic damage.

Harassment is recognized as unfair discrimination and is not legally tolerated in South Africa.

Rights of Tenants and Landlords & Unfair Discrimination

In giving effect to the rights, the Rental Housing Act, 50 of 1999 (“the Act”), was implemented to recognise the importance of rental housing and balance the rights of tenants and landlords – and to protect them from unfair practices and exploitation.

What are the Legalities around Looting?

In South Africa, we have freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief, and opinion as stated in Section 15 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, and further provides for in Section 17, the right to peacefully assemble, unarmed to demonstrate, picket and to present petitions.