Michael Bagraim
Michael Bagraim is a prominent South African politician and member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), where he serves as the party's spokesperson on labour issues. Known for his advocacy on employment rights and economic policies, Bagraim has been vocal against legislative measures he perceives as harmful to job creation and economic growth. He recently garnered attention for leading the DA's legal challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, arguing that the quotas it imposes are unconstitutional and detrimental to the South African economy.
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Michael Bagraim, the DA’s labour spokesperson, expressed concerns that the regulations could lead to job losses.
New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-07
Michael Bagraim is the DA’s labour spokesperson who expressed concerns about the impact of the regulations gazetted by Meth.
New equity targets are constitutional, counsel for labour minister tells court – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-06Labour lawyer Michael Bagraim, the DA’s labour spokesperson, suggests that the regulations could hinder employment.
Employment equity quotas will shred jobs, DA says – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-05
Michael Bagraim, DA spokesperson on labour, said the party was taking the Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth to court to challenge the Act.
DA to fight employment equity law in court – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-29