Disputes South African court overturns legal sector black representation quotas Judges found trade minister had failed to exercise his authority to properly assess and justify measures under law firm code iStock.com/Nabil Kamara Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Friday 09 October 2026 South Africa’s government must reconsider rules aimed at boosting black participation in the legal profession after a court set aside the promulgation of the Legal Sector Code (LSC). Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes South Africa’s top law firms challenge Black ownership quotas Politics South Africa’s draft equity code sparks opposition backlash DEI South Africa’s new equity law faces challenge by opposition and labour groups Politics South Africa’s new race targets face opposition legal challenges