SAFFARAZZI
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • Tech
    • Crypto
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Viral
  • LIFESTYLE
    • Food
      • Recipes
    • Soapies
    • Travel
  • SPORT
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Motorsport
  • LOTTO
    • Daily Lotto Results
    • Lotto and Lotto Plus Results
    • Powerball and Powerball Plus Results
  • MORE
    • MOTORING
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Write for us!
    • Newsletters and Notifications
  • Privacy
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • Tech
    • Crypto
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Viral
  • LIFESTYLE
    • Food
      • Recipes
    • Soapies
    • Travel
  • SPORT
    • Soccer
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Motorsport
  • LOTTO
    • Daily Lotto Results
    • Lotto and Lotto Plus Results
    • Powerball and Powerball Plus Results
  • MORE
    • MOTORING
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Write for us!
    • Newsletters and Notifications
No Result
View All Result
SAFFARAZZI
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Solidarity to take on Dis-Chem as it sticks to moratorium to hire whites

There is a massive moral as well as legal difference between including preferred candidates for positions and excluding a whole racial group for positions.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2022-10-17 06:29
in News
Image from Twitter: @Sandile_Panther

Dis-Chem comes under fire after sticking to moratorium on hiring of white people. Photo via Twitter: @SANDILE_PANTHER

FacebookTwitterWhatsappLinkedin
ADVERTISEMENT

JSE-listed pharmaceutical retailer Dis-Chem has issued a moratorium on hiring white people to improve its employment equity profile.

In a letter to senior management dated 19 September, CEO Ivan Saltzman announced the moratorium, which includes external appointments and internal promotions.

“Following a review of the employment equity profile and the recent BBEEE verification process, it is evident that our organisation’s efforts to effect transformation in terms of our employee profile remain inadequate.”

ADVERTISEMENT

“It’s the ratio between white and black that counts. So, when no suitable black candidate is found, and a white is appointed, we need several blacks just to maintain the status quo, never mind moving forward,” said Saltzman.

He referred to employment equity targets and said that as Dis-Chem is a listed group, these “are harsh measures and necessary if we are to remain profitable and to avoid a potential fine of 10% of turnover which would cripple the business”.

Fines for noncompliance with the Employment Equity Act have been increased to a maximum of R2.7 million or 10% of annual turnover, depending on which ever is greater, for repeat offenders, according to law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr.

Trade Union Solidarity- who received legal confirmation that the letter was genuine says Dis-Chem’s absolute quota is in contravention of the Employment Equity Act.

ADVERTISEMENT

The trade union’s Connie Mulder said Dis-Chem’s memo is explicitly discriminatory.

AlsoRead

The GLE and GLE Coupé: Bestsellers now even better

IFP closes all doors to any coalition talks with the EFF in KZN

Corrie Pretorius sentenced to 12 months in jail for racial attack on black boy

“There is a massive moral as well as legal difference between including preferred candidates for positions and excluding a whole racial group for positions.”

Solidarity said it is consulting its legal team just in case Dis-Chem refuses to remove the discriminatory policy.

Meanwhile, Dis-Chem says it stand behind the moratorium, despite the controversy that has emerged from the letter.

“Equity and diversity are important to Dis-Chem, and the group continues to make great strides in ensuring that it maintains progress in this area,” the company said in a statement to News24.

Source: News24, Eyewitness News, Times Live, image from Twitter: @SANDILE_PANTHER

Previous Post

TODAY’S Regional Weather Forecast: 17 October 2022

Next Post

UCT council votes in support probe led by retired judge to investigate chair and VC

Doctor Mahlaule

Doctor Mahlaule

Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

Latest Post

On today’s episode of Skeem Saam: 31 March 2023 S10 E450

Big cash prizes in 2023 Williams Hunt ISUZU Tuna Classic

Horoscopes and Lucky Numbers for 31 March 2023

The Black Door 30 March 2023: On today’s episode – S8 E238

Stylish Enhancements for Reimagined Fortuner

Jeep Brand Hits the Trails at 57th Annual Easter Jeep Safari With a Collection of New Concepts

Generations 30 March 2023: On today’s episode – S8 E622

  • About
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Corrections & Complaints
  • Contact Us
South Africa News, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sport.

© saffarazzi.com. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy.
Saffarazzi, The Pavilion, Corner Portswood and, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa.
Tel: +27 21 140 3522, hello @ saffarazzi.com

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • Technology
    • Cryptocurrency
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Soapies
  • LIFESTYLE
    • Viral
    • Food & Recipes
    • Soapies
    • Travel
  • SPORT
  • MOTORING
  • LOTTO RESULTS
  • About Us
  • Write for us!
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy & Terms
  • Google News
  • Corrections & Complaints

© saffarazzi.com. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy.
Saffarazzi, The Pavilion, Corner Portswood and, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa.
Tel: +27 21 140 3522, hello @ saffarazzi.com