Analysis reveals public perceptions of affirmative action in South Africa, suggesting shifting opinions over the past 12 years.
Since its introduction 12 years ago, affirmative action has become an increasingly controversial policy to address labour market inequalities in South Africa. In this article BEN ROBERTS, GINA WEIR-SMITH and VASU REDDY examine the reactions of the South African public to affirmative action, the factors influencing these perceptions, and whether they have changed in recent years.
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Human Sciences Research Council (2025) studied this question.