UWC Anti-Harassment & Anti-Bullying policy

Scenarios and Feedback form

Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Dear Colleagues, The Human Resources department invites your feedback on the attached draft AntiHarassment and Anti-Bullying Policy.

Once formally adopted by Council, this policy will supersede the existing Policy on Sexual Harassment and Assault in the Workplace, last approved in 2013 (C2013/05).

Policy Overview The proposed Anti-Harassment and AntiBullying Policy outlines UWC’s commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members of the university community; including staff, students, contractors, service providers, and visitors.

This policy applies to all university-related contexts, including: - On-campus and off-campus activities (e.g., field trips, conferences, social events such as year-end functions) - Digital platforms (e.g., social media, messaging apps)

Key features of the policy include: - A zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harassment and bullying, both physical and digital - Clear definitions of harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, cyberbullying, restorative justice, and confidentiality - Alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) - Compliance with the 2022 Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace, issued under Section 6 of the Employment Equity Act - Integration with UWC’s institutional Code of Conduct Feedback Submission We welcome your input to help refine the policy. Please use the fields below to submit your comments, suggested amendments, or questions. Kindly reference the relevant section of the policy to assist the editorial team.

Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Scenarios and Feedback form

Cyberbullying: The Group Chat

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Sexual Harassment: The Compliment

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Age-Based Harassment: The Dinosaur Comment Click here to view the video

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Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Scenarios and Feedback form

Bullying based on disability: Scenario Can You Hear Me Now? 4.

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Bullying based on sexual orientation: The Coffee Room Gossip

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Bullying based on race: The Coffee Break Comments Click here to view the video

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Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Scenarios and Feedback form Thank you for participating in the Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying Policy process at the University of the Western Cape (UWC).

Your input is incredibly valuable, and we appreciate the time and thought you have contributed. Please be assured that all information shared is treated with the utmost respect and complete confidentiality.

As this is a university-wide initiative, every voice matters. To ensure broad engagement, a series of workshops will be arranged in the near future to involve and gather further insights that will help shape this important project.

Communication will be shared as soon as dates and times for these workshops have been finalised.

Thank you once again for your meaningful participation and commitment to creating a safer, more respectful UWC community.

Please click here to access the draft policy and send any feedback or comments to the following email address: hr-org-effective@uwc.ac.za