Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Renate Barnard taking up the cudgels against racial quotas on full-time basis

Trade union Solidarity today announced that Renate Barnard, a former lieutenant colonel in the SAPS, resigned from the private sector. She is going to continue her battle against racial quotas on a full-time basis, and has joined Solidarity's Centre for Fair Labour Practices.

After a nine year battle, the Constitutional Court recently ruled against her in one of South Africa's most prominent affirmative action court cases. Twice she was the best candidate for a promotional post but was not appointed because of the colour of her skin.


Please read more here http://www.politicsweb.co.za/politicsweb/view/politicsweb/en/page71654?oid=762777&sn=Detail&pid=71616

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