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DA to Challenge Controversial Employment Equity Act in Court

5/1/2025

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) is set to challenge the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court on May 6, 2025.
The DA claims the Act enforces harmful racial quotas that limit job opportunities and violate constitutional rights.
Effective from September 2025 to August 2030, the law mandates demographic targets for companies with over 50 employees.
The DA advocates for inclusive economic growth as the path to true transformation, opposing divisive race-based policies.

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Story summary

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is set to challenge the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court on May 6, 2025.
The DA claims the Act enforces harmful racial quotas that limit job opportunities and violate constitutional rights.
Effective from September 2025 to August 2030, the law mandates demographic targets for companies with over 50 employees.
The DA advocates for inclusive economic growth as the path to true transformation, opposing divisive race-based policies.