BUSA vs Minister of Employment and Labour
Case Progress Timeline
Overview
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has taken the Minister of Employment and Labour, along with the Commission for Employment Equity, to the Labour Court. The case challenges the new Employment Equity regulations and sectoral targets published in April 2025. BUSA argues that the targets are unlawful and unfair, and is asking the court to set them aside. This page will keep members updated with court documents, progress reports, and related media.
Court Documents (1)
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BUSA Founding Affidavit2025-09-23 • 19 MB •
Media Statements (2)
News (2)
BUSA: Employment Equity targets impractical
September 23, 2025
Business Unity SA is taking it's issues with the employment equity sector targets to court. BUSA says this does not mean that it is against the Employment Equity Amendment Act or the sectoral numerical targets set out in section 15. Let's get into more detail now, Khulekani Mathe CEO of Business Unity SA joins us live now.
Business Unity South Africa takes action against equity law
September 23, 2025
Business Unity South Africa has gone to court over the new Employment Equity sector targets that came into effect this month. The business lobby group says it’s not opposed to transformation and the principle of sectoral targets, however, the current process was flawed, rushed, and risks undermining the very goal of workplace equity. CNBC Africa is joined by Khulekani Mathe, CEO, Business Unity South Africa.