South Africa Case Law

Alexandre v Provincial Administration of the Western Cape Department of Health (C 1149/02)

Alexandre v Provincial Administration of the Western Cape Department of Health (C 1149/02) [2004] ZALC 66 (6 September 2004)

Court

Labour Court

Case number

C 1149/02

Judge

Murphy

The Labour Court dismissed a white applicant’s racial discrimination claim over a senior health department appointment, holding the successful candidate was chosen on merit with lawful affirmative action considerations.

• Employment Equity Act
• Affirmative Action
• Unfair Discrimination
• Appointment Procedure
• Merit Vs Equity
• Burden Of Proof