Employment Equity Act | Judgement reserved in DA court challenge

PRETORIA - Judgement has been reserved in the Democratic Alliance's case challenging the constitutionality of the Employment Equity Amendment Act.

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The party is challenging the constitutionality of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. The party is arguing that it is not only discriminatory, but also discourages investment and job creation.

Government insists the legislation is essential to redress decades of inequality.

The DA says it does little to transform the labour market meaningfully.

eNCA reporter Heidi Giokos spoke with representatives from Cosatu about the court challenge.

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