Affirmative action 'on trial'

26 May 2010 - 02:00
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Solidarity will challenge affirmative action practices in court tomorrow when it questions why a white candidate was not given a job in Correctional Services department, it said yesterday.

Solidarity will challenge affirmative action practices in court tomorrow when it questions why a white candidate was not given a job in Correctional Services department, it said yesterday.

"The case deals with the department's refusal to promote a white male and member of Solidarity, Herman Denysschen, despite the fact that he was the best candidate," the union said. - Sapa