Rich get richer through unfettered capitalism, not own devices
The ANC has used power allotted to it to create a black elite by implementing affirmative action in rather doubtful ways, writes Sampie Terreblanche.
BBC takes issue with 'unconstitutional' set-asides
The Black Business Council (BBC) could take the government to the Constitutional Court over a procurement process it believes to be unfair.
Patel: Infrastructure programme will draw on entire skills base
Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the country will need its entire skills base for government's R300-billion infrastructure programme.
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California's affirmative action ban challenged in court
Affirmative action supporters have asked a US federal appeals court to overturn California's ban on considering race in public college admissions.
Affirmative action meets white mediocrity
Henry Louis Gates Jr's admission reflects a fundamental problem with affirmative action.
Motlanthe 'immoral' on affirmative action, says FF+
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe's defence of affirmative action during his visit to the United States is "immoral", the Freedom Front+ said.
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Motlanthe defends SA on press freedom, affirmative action
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, addressing a US audience on Monday, defended SA's record on affirmative action and press freedom.
Affirmative action ruling handed down
A Labour Court judgement was handed down on Friday ordering the SA Police Service to promote a captain after she was denied a career move.
Solidarity wants Eskom's affirmative action probed
Trade union Solidarity made an urgent appeal to Eskom to provide it with a detailed account of all the foreign employees appointed there.
FW De Klerk: Affirmative action unconstitutional
Affirmative action is unconstitutional and racist, former president FW de Klerk said in an interview broadcast on the internet on Thursday.
Without rhyme but with reason
It seems there is merit in the Congress of the People's mumbling on affirmative action.
BEE: Where is thy sting in 2009?
As the year unfolds, BEE and employment equity are the most contested terrains. Here's a snap-shot of where political parties stand on the issues.
Cope clarifies position on affirmative action
Cope on Thursday denied that it is against black empowerment policies, saying its position on affirmative action has been "misinterpreted".
Black lawyers say Lekota a 'threat' to empowerment
The Black Lawyers Association have expressed concern over Mosiuoa Lekota's statement on affirmative action, labelling it a 'threat'
Affirmative action here to stay, says Zuma
There will be no immediate end to the country's affirmative action as long as white males continued to dominate the top management, Jacob Zuma says.
Zuma: Too soon to end affirmative action
It was too early to end affirmative action, African National Congress president Jacob Zuma said in New York on Friday.
ANC, FF+ youth to convene on affirmative action
A youth summit on affirmative action will be convened, the ANC Youth League and Freedom Front Plus Youth announced on Tuesday.
FF+ welcomes movement on affirmative action
The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) on Friday welcomed the possible phasing out of affirmative action.
The great white women debate
Black Management Forum president Jimmy Manyi has said white women should not benefit from affirmative action.
