South Africa’s second biggest political party launched a legal challenge on Tuesday against a new labour law aimed at boosting the hiring of historically marginalised groups in some industries, arguing it is unconstitutional, discriminatory and could dampen foreign investment. The challenge by the Democratic Alliance, takes aim at amendments to the Employment Equity Amendment Act that went into effect in January. Intended to force companies to diversify their staff, the new laws have divided the country’s unity government. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by General Secretary of SAFTU, Zwelinzima Vavi and Labour Lawyer and DA Spokesperson on Labour, Michael Bagraim. 

<p>South Africa&rsquo;s second biggest political party launched a legal challenge on Tuesday against a new labour law aimed at boosting the hiring of historically marginalised groups in some industries, arguing it is unconstitutional, discriminatory and could dampen foreign investment. The challenge by the Democratic Alliance, takes aim at amendments to the Employment Equity Amendment Act that went into effect in January. Intended to force companies to diversify their staff, the new laws have divided the country&rsquo;s unity government. Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was joined by General Secretary of SAFTU, Zwelinzima Vavi and Labour Lawyer and DA Spokesperson on Labour, Michael Bagraim.&nbsp;</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>

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