Employment Equity Act's racial quotas will stifle growth - Zille

DA federal chairperson Helen Zille believes the proposed Employment Equity Amendment Act would drive more people out of jobs.

- MANYANE MANYANE

Zille, who was addressing journalists ahead of the DA’s court case against the proposed Act, said South Africa needs jobs and growth — not race-based laws that block employment opportunities.

She said this would drive unemployment up and increase economic decline.

In a move that could further strain the Government of National Unity (GNU), the party approached the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, to challenge the constitutionality of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, which introduces rigid national race quotas in the workplace.

The party believes this will destroy jobs, undermine the economy, and violate the constitutional rights of all South Africans.

The matter is expected to be heard tomorrow.