What Is a “Disabled Person” Under South Africa’s Amended Employment Equity Act (2025)?

Why This Definition Matters Now More Than Ever As of 1 January 2025, major amendments to South Africa’s Employment Equity Act (EEA) are in effect, reshaping how businesses define compliance, transformation, and inclusion. One crucial term sits at the heart of this legislation: “persons with disabilities.” But the definition has changed and the consequences of […]