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ZARachel Nkhwatshirema applied for a horticultural assistant position with Transnet Freight Rail in 2013 but was not selected despite being deemed competent. She claimed she was discriminated against due to being overqualified, holding a bachelor's degree in agriculture for a role that did not require it. However, during her legal case in the Johannesburg Labour Court in 2026, she shifted her argument to suggest age might have been the real reason for her rejection. The court dismissed her claim, stating that qualifications are not explicitly protected under the Employment Equity Act and that rejecting a candidate based on concerns about their potential to view the job as a stepping stone rather than a destination is a reasonable business judgment.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a legal case involving employment practices and discrimination claims, which falls within the realm of labor rights and workplace policies. While the issue of discrimination could be politically sensitive, the article remains neutral in its presentation, focusing on the legal nu
