Call to educate communities on legislation

Summary:

On September 1, 2023, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi emphasized the need to educate communities on the recently amended Employment Equity Act (EEA) in KwaZulu-Natal. The Minister highlighted the slow pace of workplace transformation, with Whites holding 62.9% of top management positions, and emphasized the importance of promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment to achieve equity. The Minister also acknowledged the poor representation of people with disabilities in the workforce and criticized economic sectors that have abandoned their commitment to transformation. The Employment Equity Act aims to eliminate unfair discrimination and promote affirmative action measures to redress disadvantages experienced by designated groups.