Legislation aims to promote diversity and equality in the workplace but critics say it will result in job losses

New employment equity law has the potential to boost the representation of women in the workplace, enhance transformation and promote equal opportunities

The drama at Dis-Chem shows that many firms are declining to transform because they can

A lack of meaningful transformation will undermine the country’s progress and democratic order

While race is still central, it is the battle among the rich for the wealth of South Africa that has exacerbated inequality

Executive directors earn 66 times the national minimum wage and are overwhelmingly white, a report by assurance, advisory and tax services company PwC has found

The inequalities of the past cannot simply be swept aside at the stroke of a legislative pen, writes Paul Hoffman.

But the tough penalties envisaged will do nothing to encourage meeting the targets, business claims.

Trade union leaders on Wednesday petitioned Parliament to withdraw the controversial draft Employment Equity Amendment Bill and consider a new draft.

The controversial Employment Equity Amendment Bill is meant to fight white male domination in management positions, the ANC said on Tuesday.