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Affirmative Action

Ramaphosa: Racial redress is not stunting growth
Politics
/ 27 May 2025

Ramaphosa: Racial redress is not stunting growth

The president said the low growth was a function of the slow transfer of the means of production to black South Africans

By Emsie Ferreira
New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court
Politics
/ 6 May 2025

New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court

The ministry sought to counter the DA’s argument that the targets amount to unfair discrimination

By Lunga Mzangwe
Employers get more responsibilities amid equity amendments
Thought Leader
/ 24 April 2025

Employers get more responsibilities amid equity amendments

Employers need to make sure they are informed about the new regulations, which fall under the Employment Equity Act, and are compliant

By Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Kanyiso Kezile & Mufaro Sambaza
Is the Democratic Alliance a minority party with majority concerns?
Editorial
/ 24 March 2023

Is the Democratic Alliance a minority party with majority concerns?

The DA can’t shake off the question of race if it aspires to grow

By Editorial
Building cathedrals for black business
Opinion
/ 30 April 2021

Building cathedrals for black business

A vision for the future needs to take the long view

By Monde Ndlovu
Black business needs a new meeting place
Business
/ 26 March 2021

Black business needs a new meeting place

There are still too few top positions filled by black leaders – we need to work tirelessly to change that

By Monde Ndlovu
In celebration of the Basotho hat
Opinion
/ 18 December 2020

In celebration of the Basotho hat

Defining human capital in an emerging market

By Monde Ndlovu
Why Afrikaner affirmative action was more effective than BEE
Opinion
/ 29 June 2020

Why Afrikaner affirmative action was more effective than BEE

The National Party government used a collective effort — social, cultural, linguistic, political and financial — to prop up poor white people

By Jantjie Xaba
Race reinvented for post-apartheid SA
Analysis
/ 6 April 2016

Race reinvented for post-apartheid SA

Two decades since 1994, we’re still stuck in the racial categories of the old regime – a colour-coding of class from which only the rich benefit.

By Jeff Rudin
Seven ways in which our government abuses black people
Article
/ 5 March 2015

Seven ways in which our government abuses black people

The real problem between black and white South Africans is not white people’s attitude, but the government’s desertion of black people.

By Staff Reporter
No apologies for affirmative action, says Phiyega
Article
/ 1 October 2014

No apologies for affirmative action, says Phiyega

Government and business should never be apologetic about implementing affirmative action, according to National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega.

By Sapa
Some of my best friends are white and – they still don’t have a clue
Article
/ 30 September 2014

Some of my best friends are white and – they still don’t have a clue

I so wish I could find some way to show my white friends the world I live in, where I wake up daily to fight my way out of ”earning” my place.

By Zama Ndlovu
We need an era of black exceptionalism
Article
/ 25 September 2014

We need an era of black exceptionalism

As black people we need to liberate ourselves from self-doubt and wondering if we are ever really good enough – and dominate, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
Affirmative action does not kill babies
Article
/ 12 June 2014

Affirmative action does not kill babies

The subtext that black people are incompetent is widespread and racist and must be addressed, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.

By Staff Reporter
Renate Barnard resigns from SAPS over race discrimination
Article
/ 4 June 2014

Renate Barnard resigns from SAPS over race discrimination

Captain Renate Barnard has handed in her resignation after a protracted battle for promotion within the SAPS, denied her because she is white.

By Sapa
Good story? Zuma chases ANC tale
Article
/ 20 February 2014

Good story? Zuma chases ANC tale

President Jacob Zuma has called for intensified affirmative action policy after the elections.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Khaya Dlanga: Affirmative action is here, deal with it
Analysis
/ 31 January 2014

Khaya Dlanga: Affirmative action is here, deal with it

Although affirmative action is at times abused and unfairly used, it is still far from unnecessary. We just need to learn how to make it work.

By Staff Reporter
Khaya Dlanga: DA wants to tell black people about affirmative action
Article
/ 28 November 2013

Khaya Dlanga: DA wants to tell black people about affirmative action

The DA’s good intentions are that of a white master who thinks that he knows what is best for a black person, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
Verashni Pillay: Why the DA’s race decision is a big deal
Article
/ 26 November 2013

Verashni Pillay: Why the DA’s race decision is a big deal

Lindiwe Mazibuko and others have scored a victory in the DA with its decision that race matters, which puts the party on a more interesting course.

By Verashni Pillay
De Klerk Foundation welcomes Labour Court ruling
Article
/ 19 October 2013

De Klerk Foundation welcomes Labour Court ruling

The ruling that it is unfair to use only national demographics to implement affirmative action was a victory for equality, the Foundation said.

By Sapa
W Cape affirmative action case sparks protests
Article
/ 29 July 2013

W Cape affirmative action case sparks protests

The case against correctional services for its "blatant policy of absolute racial representation" in hiring for jobs has continued, amid protests.

By Sapa
Rich get richer through unfettered capitalism, not own devices
Analysis
/ 3 August 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
BBC takes issue with ‘unconstitutional’ set-asides
Article
/ 12 June 2012

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.

By Sapa
Patel: Infrastructure programme will draw on entire skills base
Article
/ 15 February 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 February 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 August 2011

Affirmative action meets white mediocrity

Henry Louis Gates Jr’s admission reflects a fundamental problem with affirmative action.

By Lewis R Gordon
Motlanthe ‘immoral’ on affirmative action, says FF+
Article
/ 29 March 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
Motlanthe defends SA on press freedom, affirmative action
Article
/ 29 March 2011

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.

By Kenichi Serino
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Article
/ 27 February 2010

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.

By Natasha Marrian
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Article
/ 25 January 2010

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 May 2009

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 1 March 2009

Without rhyme but with reason

It seems there is merit in the Congress of the People’s mumbling on affirmative action.

By Zoleka Ndayi
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