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NEASA and Sakeliga file an urgent application to interdict the implementation of the sectoral numerical targets

On 15 April 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour (Minister) published a notice identifying national economic sectors and determining the applicable sectoral numerical targets in terms of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended. Designated employers are expected to comply by implementing new employment equity plans that take into consideration the sectoral numerical targets.

9 Jul 2025 1 min read Employment Law Alert Article

On 8 July 2025, the National Employers' Association of South Africa (NEASA) and Sakeliga, a pro-business community, filed an urgent application against the implementation of the sectoral numerical targets. Their application argues that the implementation of the sectoral numerical targets are unconstitutional and violates administrative justice and equality rights, irrational and unlawfully enacted, and implemented without proper consultation and a socio-economic impact assessment.

On a related note, we await the judgment in the Democratic Alliance's application challenging the introduction of sectoral numerical targets. Click here to view a summary of the arguments presented by the respective parties in this application.

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