Solidarity obo Louw v South African Police Services and Others (JS 970/2010)
Solidarity obo Louw v South African Police Services and Others (JS 970/2010) [2011] ZALCJHB 118; [2012] 6 BLLR 637 (LC) (6 July 2011)
The Court found that the SAPS's decision to appoint the Fourth Respondent was made in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan and relevant policies. The evidence showed that White males were over-represented at the relevant salary level, and the SAPS was striving for greater gender representivity. The Fourth Respondent, an Indian female, was suitably qualified and her appointment advanced the equity objectives without compromising service delivery. The Applicant's high interview score and experience were considered, but did not entitle him to automatic appointment. The Court held that the…
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- Employment Equity Act
- Unfair Discrimination
- Affirmative Action
- Promotion Policy
- Constitutional Equality
- Representivity Targets