The cause for such a legacy is apartheid. Mainly the bantustans, group areas act, bantu education etc. These were the definite racist policies, the effect of which has to be reversed today. Only once this has been achieved will we then be able to apply merit. Merit has never been used before there cannot be used before the stage is set for it.
No, I don't think the quotas require 80% targets. If anyone has the stats/target, kindly post them here.
We agree! But at the rate you going the country will be like Zimbabwe before you know it. How much time you need. I used to employ 5 blacks,1 indian and 3 Whites. Now due to BEE/AA I work alone, freelance consulting and make more than ever before. Who lost out. Think dude Think.