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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 10 MIN

Certificates of Compliance and Harassment Awards

from CDH Conversations · host CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR

In this episode of the CDH Conversations podcasts, Anli Bezuidenhout and Leila Moosa in the Employment Law practice unpack the growing importance of Certificates of Compliance under the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 (EEA).They explain what a Compliance Certificate is, why it has become a critical requirement for doing business with the State, and how recent changes to section 53 of the EEA have raised the compliance stakes for both designated and non‑designated employers. The discussion highlights how findings of unfair discrimination, which include findings of workplace harassment, can derail an employer’s ability to secure a Compliance Certificate.Anli and Leila also provide practical insights into how employers can understand and mitigate these risks.

In this episode of the CDH Conversations podcasts, Anli Bezuidenhout and Leila Moosa in the Employment Law practice unpack the growing importance of Certificates of Compliance under the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 (EEA).They explain what a Compliance Certificate is, why it has become a critical requirement for doing business with the State, and how recent changes to section 53 of the EEA have raised the compliance stakes for both designated and non‑designated employers. The discussion highlights how findings of unfair discrimination, which include findings of workplace harassment, can derail an employer’s ability to secure a Compliance Certificate.Anli and Leila also provide practical insights into how employers can understand and mitigate these risks.

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