Minister of Agriculture
- What will be the impact of the Employment Equity Amendment Act on (a) farmworkers and (b) farmers in the province;
- whether the Act makes provision for emerging farmers in need of skilled farmworkers; if so, what are the relevant details?
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture is not in a position to provide an adequate response on the impact of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) on (a) farmworkers and (b) farmers in the province, nor whether it makes provision for emerging farmers in need of skilled workers. This question would best be directed to the Department of Employment and Labour (DEAL) to respond, as the custodians of the legislation. The DOA will however consult with the industry to determine the impact the draft EEA will have on the sector.
The DOA does not support racial quotas and the draft EEA as it is not the official policy of the WCG and the WCG will challenge the draft EEA in court. The details will be announced at a later stage after consultation with the legal advisors of the WCG.
