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Maroela Media reports that Solidarity on Wednesday achieved a “huge” settlement on behalf of one of its members in the SA Police Service (SAPS) following him having been overlooked for promotion repeatedly as a result of affirmative action.
According to Anton van der Bijl, head of Solidarity’s Centre for Fair Labour Practices, Louis van Heerden was discriminated against based on his race despite the fact that he was the best and preferred candidate for the advertised position. Solidarity and the SAPS on Wednesday made the settlement an order of the court which, in essence means that Van Heerden has been appointed to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as of that day and all benefits have been backdated. “It is really encouraging that the SAPS has dealt with this matter with an open mind, acknowledging that Van Heerden was entitled to promotion,” Van der Bijl commented.
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