1(a) (i) The total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources in (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (aa) 2016: Nil
1(a) (ii) Total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources in (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (bb)
2017: Nil
1(b) Details of each incident that took place: Not applicable
2. Not applicable.
The Department has however proactively put initiatives in place to address discriminatory practices, inclusive of racism. Including:
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- The Departmental Employment Equity Committee (DEEC), which promotes non-discrimination of any form or ground, including race; whose objectives are the identification and elimination of barriers that can have an adverse impact on designated groups.
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- The Department Policy on Management of Bullying, to enhance employee awareness on ill attitudes and behaviours in the workplace; discourage workplace harassment; procedures to report harassment cases and indicate available support structures.
- Quarterly diversity awareness sessions to enhance employee awareness on diversity issues, as part of implementing the Affirmative Action measures as contained in the Departmental Employment Equity Plan 2015-2021.