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Zille criticises race-based job targets as DA challenges court ruling

The Democratic Alliance's legal challenge against the Employment Equity Act amendments raises critical questions about race and gender quotas in South Africa. As Helen Zille argues for fair job access, the government defends its transformative measures. What will this court battle mean for the future of employment equity?

Weekend Argus News
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Zille slams 'race-based job targets' as DA heads to court

he DA is challenging amendments to the Employment Equity Act in the Pretoria High Court, arguing that race- and gender-based targets are unconstitutional quotas. The government defends the changes as essential for workplace transformation.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published