Affirmative Action

Race reinvented for post-apartheid SA

Analysis Jeff Rudin 1 & Jeff Rudin - 6 Apr 2016

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.

Seven ways in which our government abuses black people

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Mar 2015

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

No apologies for affirmative action, says Phiyega

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Oct 2014

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

We need an era of black exceptionalism

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Sep 2014

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.

Affirmative action does not kill babies

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Jun 2014

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

Renate Barnard resigns from SAPS over race discrimination

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Jun 2014

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

Good story? Zuma chases ANC tale

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Feb 2014

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

Khaya Dlanga: Affirmative action is here, deal with it

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 31 Jan 2014

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.

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Nov 2013

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.

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

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 Nov 2013

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.

De Klerk Foundation welcomes Labour Court ruling

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Oct 2013

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

W Cape affirmative action case sparks protests

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Jul 2013

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

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