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When is employment equity report due?

In South Africa, the submission deadlines for the Employment Equity report depend on the type of employer.

For employers who are government entities, the reports are due on 31 October each year. The reports are due on 15 January each year for all other employers.

For instance, let's consider two hypothetical companies: 'A-GOV', a government entity, and 'ACME', a private company. A-GOV would need to submit its Employment Equity report by 31 October each year, while ACME would have until 15 January each year to submit its report. 

These reports would provide a snapshot of each company's progress towards achieving employment equity, helping to ensure accountability and drive further progress.

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