The draft Code introduces several changes, of which the following are the most significant: Integration of sectoral numerical targets: The single most consequential change is the integration of the mandatory five-year sectoral employment equity target regime under section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act 4 of 2022. Employers must identify their applicable economic sector via […]
The Department of Employment and Labour has invited stakeholders and interested parties to comment on the Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring of Employment Equity (EE) Plans. The draft code was published for public comment on Friday, 24 July 2026, with members of the public given 60 days to […]
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has gazetted a draft Code of Good Practice on the preparation and implementation of employment equity plans for South African businesses. The draft Code relates to the new Employment Equity laws that came into effect in 2025. The Employment Equity Amendment Act and its accompanying two sets of […]
South African employers are being warned to prepare for increased scrutiny as authorities intensify inspections of businesses employing foreign nationals. This was highlighted in a recent case outlined by Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), which underscored both labour and immigration risks businesses face. Employment experts and senior associates, Lee Masuku and Taryn York, explained that the case centred […]
Labour inspectors play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with South Africa’s labour laws, as President Cyril Ramaphosa announces plans to increase their numbers. Image: Facebook/ Department of Employment and Labour The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has issued a clarification to address the confusion surrounding the recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of […]
Following the conclusion of the first reporting period under the amended Employment Equity Act, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is now moving to an aggressive enforcement phase. The department is training more inspectors, which has significantly increased the probability of a company facing an inspection. The Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022 became […]
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned designational employers that they have until Thursday, January 15 2026, to submit their annual Employment Equity (EE) Reports. The midnight deadline marks the first year since the amendment to the EE Act became law. The EE Act now requires designated employers to prepare and implement EE Plans for the period from September […]
The Department of Employment and Labour says it will come down hard on any employers in South Africa who do not comply with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the new racial employment targets it set in April. Responding to a parliamentary Q&A, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth said that the department has various enforcement measures at […]
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) is the next business interest group to take on the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) over its sectoral employment equity targets. The targets came into effect from 1 September 2025, requiring all businesses in South Africa, employing more than 50 people, to work out a five-year plan to make […]
Employers across various sectors are expected to comply with the new employment equity regulations starting today. The Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022 empowers the minister to set numerical transformation targets for different industries. While aimed at speeding up workplace equity, the Act has faced legal challenges from the DA and labour unions. Acting […]