Whites still dominate top jobs in South Africa

WHITES are eight times their Economically Active Population (EAP) at top management while the black African population representation at just 18.0% is four times below their EAP.

- NICOLA DANIELS

The white population in top management represents 61.1%, Indians 11.9% (4 times their EAP) and Coloureds 6.2% while foreign nationals make for 2.8% at this occupational level.

The statistics contained in the 2025 Commission for Employment Equity (CEE) annual report forms part of the Department of Employment and Labour's basis to forge ahead with legislative amendments despite pushback from opposition parties, in particular the DA.

The party has confirmed it will legally challenge the government's attempt to narrow this inequality, which the department maintains does not bode well for the future sustainable economic growth of the country.