1. Reflecting on the implications of the Equality Act
Nonhlanhla Sibanda
Media Literacy Class 2007

2. Motivation Be a player too!
Breaking the Rules! - Media’s transformative role
7 years since the Act
What does it mean for SA women & men today?
How accessible is it?

3. Overall objective
Promotion of equality, and to uphold values of non – racialism and non – sexism contained in section 1 of Constitution
Therefore, eradicating systematic social & economic inequalities generated by colonialism, apartheid and patriarchy

4. Tenets of the Act
Seeks to advance equality both within private and public domain
Framework to address unfair discrimination, harassment & hate speech
Equality Courts

5. Challenges
Not widely known
Equality Review Committee?

6. What can be done? Comprehensive public awareness initiatives
Role of Government & civil society
Human rights commission & CGE