“The incoherence of the Act’s quotas betrays the hasty and clumsy manner in which they were formulated. This demonstrates a knee-jerk, electioneering ploy, devoid of any thoughtful consideration of the far-reaching implications.” The proposed quotas in the Employment Equity Amendment Act – or Racial Quota Act, as the DA calls it – will cause at […]
The recently ratified Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA) in South Africa, aimed at promoting transformation in the private sector, has raised concerns about the future implications for individuals and businesses. The ANC argues that the legislation is necessary to address the historical over-representation of a single racial group in corporate boardrooms, however critics argue that […]
Government has set proposed racial and gender targets for specific industries to be achieved within five years. These targets are now open for public comment. The DA insists that this could potentially force 600 000 people out of the workplace. As the DA claims that more than almost 405 000 white, 117 000 Indian, and […]
The government needs to be decisive and ensure employers comply with the Employment Equity Act 9 May 2023 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has noted the Department of Employment and Labour’s lamentations about the lack of compliance by employers, in particular the banking and financial sector, with the Employment Equity Act. The […]
The enactment of the Employment Equity (EE) Act received a shot in the arm when stakeholders were told that Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi will on Friday publish a notice on regulations on the setting of EE targets. Department of Employment and Labour Chief Director: Collective Bargaining, Thembinkosi Mkalipi, said the Minister has signed […]
Solidarity is gearing up for a court battle to have the latest amendments to BEE and transformation legislation overturned. Solidarity announced this week that it has served court summons on President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Department of Employment and Labour, as well as its minister Thulas Nxesi, disputing the constitutionality of the country’s new BEE and transformation laws. The […]
“The social perversion created by these targets constitute a clear and urgent threat to the social fabric of South Africa. The implication is that companies operating in certain parts of the country are banned from employing even a single coloured or Indian person in a particular position. If companies defy these regulations, they will be […]
“If you are a black person still defending the DA, you are like a rented black.” These are the words of employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi which parliament has been asked to act against. The 2023/24 department of employment and labour budget vote debate in parliament descended into chaos this week after DA MP […]