1. Lecture 2

2.  NDF  NIA  SA Secret Service  SA National Academy of Intelligence  Staff and directors of COMSEC. (COMSEC (formally Electronic Communications Security (Pty) Ltd) is a company owned by the Government of South Africa through its National Intelligence Agency. COMSEC’s main task is to secure South African government communications against any unauthorized access and also from technical, electronic or any other related threats. The company also provides verification services for electronic communications security systems, products and services used by the South African government.) Government of South AfricaNational Intelligence Agencycommunications (Discrimination matters are dealt with by the Constitutional Court or a complaint lodges with the Human Rights Commission) These notes are insufficient for study purposes.

3.  Prohibits discrimination/unfair discrimination?  Employers must take steps to promote equality  and eliminate unfair discrimination.  Direct and indirect discrimination are prohibited.  Examples of each? These notes are insufficient for study purposes.

4.  (3) The state may not unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one or more grounds, including race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth.  (4) No person may unfairly discriminate directly or indirectly against anyone on one ore more grounds in terms of subsection (3). National legislation must be enacted to prevent or prohibit unfair discrimination. ◦ Discrimination = treating people differently. ◦ Fair discrimination?? YES think of job applications and vacancies. ◦ Unfair discrimination = treating people differently on an arbitrary ground/inappropriate criteria to differentiate between persons. ◦ Direct discrimination:  Discrimination on grounds listed but not limited thereto.  When persons belong to a certain category. ◦ Indirect discrimination:  Neutral criteria is used to differentiate or exclude. These notes are insufficient for study purposes.

5.  Requires every employer to take steps to promote equal opportunities by eliminating unfair discrimination in employment policies and practices.  Employer must address unfair discrimination in relation to wage differentials by way of collective bargaining / BCEA measures.  Medical testing of employees are prohibited unless permitted by legislation.  HIV testing is prohibited unless permitted by the LC.  Psychometric testing is prohibited unless the test being used has been scientifically validated as one that provides reliable results and is appropriate for the intended purpose. The test must be applied fairly to all employees irrespective of their culture to exclude bias to people from designated groups. These notes are insufficient for study purposes.

6.  Study definitions on designated groups and designated employers  Outcomes;  What are the principal objectives of the EEA?  How are these objectives achieved?  How are they applied?  Define designated employers and designated groups  Who are excluded form Chapter III?  Study par 4.5.1,4.5.2,4.5.3,4.6