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My self-esteem has taken a severe knock.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So says Selwane Mfana after her terrible experience at the hands of a Matjhabeng head of department (HOD) who sexually harassed her during, and after, an interview process at the Matjhabeng Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mfana has been working for the Matjhabeng Department of Safety and Transport for 20 years now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has a diploma in Criminal Justice and a diploma in Security Management, and so when a senior supervisor position in that department was advertised in 2022, she felt confident enough to apply for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was shortlisted for the position and invited to an interview. This is when my whole world came tumbling down,\u201d says Mfana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has decided to speak out about her harrowing experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think the council knows about this incident, and by me speaking out I also want to encourage other Matjhabeng employees to speak out. I believe there are more victims at the municipality who are waiting to be heard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want to be a champion for the unheard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe man who assaulted me has a reputation and I have decided not to be a victim. My experience thus far has been a rollercoaster of painful memories and experiences, but now I will stand tall.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mfana was sexually harassed by Sam Mokhuoa,a head of department at the municipality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident took place on 26 August 2022, during a tea break while she was attending a job interview process. 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