Politics South Africa’s draft equity code sparks opposition backlash Hiring should be shaped by merit not “prescriptive” government-set racial and gender targets, Democratic Alliance says iStock.com/mornay Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 28 July 2026 South Africa’s unity government is facing a new rift over labour policy after coalition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) hit out at newly published Employment Equity (EE) rules, saying it would o 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 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 Discrimination Capita manager loses reinstatement bid over “Hitler” dog trained to bite black people