Wise Talk: Workplace Sexual Harassment & The Shadow Pandemic

“I think it’s very important for us to know that safety at work for women is more than just safe from COVID-19,” Onica Makwakwa says in the latest episode of Wise Talk. As South Africa celebrates Worker’s Day, Onica and Brenda Madumise-Pajibo unpack the reality of sexual harassment in workplaces. “People feel like they have the right to touch inappropriately and touch women,” she continues.

In a call to viewers, Onica calls on victims of sexual harassment in the workplace to consider sharing their experiences anonymously via HarassMap. In this episode of Wise Talk, Brenda and Onica discuss workplace sexual misconduct as well as how best to respond.