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Can an employer refuse to appoint a candidate to meet Employment Equity targets? This article examines the Labour Appeal Court's decision in Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd v Solidarity obo Erasmus, explaining why Eskom's affirmative action measures and pipeline strategy were upheld, how lawful affirmative action differs from unfair discrimination, and what the judgment means for employers implementing Employment Equity plans.

South Africa has published the Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the Preparation and Implementation of the Employment Equity Plan for public comment. Learn what the proposed Employment Equity Plan Code changes mean for designated employers, sector targets, EAP planning, consultation, compliance certificates, Employment Equity reporting, and how to submit comments before the 60-day deadline.

What does the latest Employment Equity reporting data mean for South African employers? This article analyses the new CEE baseline data, the decline in EE reporting, leadership representation trends, disability inclusion, sectoral targets, ongoing legal challenges to the Employment Equity Amendment Act, and what employers should do to remain compliant and protect their EE Compliance Certificates.

Align organisational structures with South Africa's Employment Equity Act to ensure compliance and drive effective transformation.

Align central Employment Equity reporting with divisional accountability to meet sector targets and ensure compliance.