Cyber bullying, virtual sexual harassment, remote work challenges, effective decision-making in the face of uncertainty: these are some of the challenges we are encountering as we enter the ‘Next Normal’.

Not to mention existing trucking industry challenges such as changing legislation, mounting pressures from labour – and more. These, and other labour-related issues will be part of programme line-up at the Labour Indaba hosted by the Road Freight Association (RFA).

This one-day event takes place on Wednesday 25 November at the Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre in Benoni, East Rand.

The day’s agenda includes:

  • ‘Decision Time: Thriving Through SA’s Post-Covid Politics: 2020-2024’ by Justice Malala – international speaker and renowned political commentator, newspaper columnist and television personality
  • ‘Mediation – and specifically Workplace Mediation – its Meaning, Value, Practicality and Relevance in the Current Context of the Online World of Work” by Marion Shaer – Director: Conflict Dynamics
  • ‘Reason over Ransom: National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and Others versus Aveng Trident Steel and Another 2020’ by Mohsina Chenia – Director: Employment Law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc
  • ‘Legislative Gaps: Employment of Foreigners’ by Jared Francis – Industrial Relations Manager: SERR Synergy
  • ‘Virtual Sexual Harassment – Artificial or Real in the Remote World of Work?’ by Phetheni Nkuna – Director (Employment Law) at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc
  • ‘Drinking while Working Remotely’ by Bongani Masuku – Director at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc
  • ‘Effective Decision-Making in the Face of Uncertainty’ by Mitch Ilbury – Founder and Director at Growing Foxes
  • “Workplace Bullying – It’s Real’ by Rianette Leibowitz – Cyber Safety & Cyber Wellness Author, Speaker and Change Agent
Special guest Justice Malala address delegates at the RFA Labour Indaba.

In addition to the wealth of knowledge and expertise delegates will gain throughout the Indaba, they will also receive a free RFA Mini Labour Library. Published by Juta, this 2020 eight-volume set contains a number of Acts relating to employment labour and related topics.

RFA members will enjoy a discounted rate to attend.

Delegates who cannot make it to Kopanong can register for the RFA Virtual Indaba.

To register visit http://rfa.co.za/labourindaba/register