A new law aimed at increasing black employment in South Africa is generating controversy among entrepreneurs who fear potential job losses for skilled workers. The government insists that the law is meant to promote diversity and equality, not to eliminate white workers.

The Democratic Alliance (DA), the main opposition party, plans to protest the law, describing it as a form of “racial quotas.” The law will require companies with over 50 employees to reflect the demographics of their region and explain how they plan to achieve this. Critics argue that the law could lead to the dismissal of qualified workers and their replacement with unqualified individuals.

Supporters of the law view it as a rational step to address the country’s ongoing inequality, as whites, who constitute less than 10% of the population, hold over 60% of leadership positions.