Pick n Pay chair criticises race-based laws
However, Gareth Ackerman praised Transnet’s decision to select a private port operator to co-run the container terminal in Durban
19 July 2023 - 13:16
UPDATED 19 July 2023 - 16:31
It’s been hard to stay positive about the future of SA, Pick n Pay chair Gareth Ackerman told shareholders, criticising both the Employment Equity Amendment Act that penalises private employers for not meeting racial targets, and potential race-based water laws.
Ackerman used the group’s AGM, held on Wednesday, to criticise government policy. ..
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