Affirmative Action In South Africa

Updated on: 7 February 2024 6:07 pm

Goal: All sectors of society should reflect its racial composition
Targets for Black ownership of businesses fixed for every sector
By 2014, 25 per cent of the mining business should be in Black hands, as also 60 per cent of managerial posts
By 2014, 30 per cent of agricultural land should be in Black hands
Nearly 89 per cent of micro, medium and small business are in Black hands
No quotas in universities, but they strive to reflect the racial mix
In 10 years, enrolment of Blacks in universities has shot up from 24 per cent to 53 per cent
Quotas to raise Black participation in organised sports from seven per cent to 20 per cent
Quotas in cricket discontinued last year. In provincial rugby teams eight out of 15 places reserved for Blacks.