Introduction The colonization of African countries by the European powers prompted African communities to fight for their rights and demand freedom from the colonial yoke. The Europeans dominated African communities for many years and never heeded their call for independence. The struggle to achieve their colonial goals brought changes to the colonized African countries and was despised by the indigenous communities. The late granting of independence to the South African people meant that the European nations particularly the Dutch established themselves in the colony and instilled their rule, which was named apartheid rule. The apartheid rule saw widespread suffering of Africans that made it necessary to make changes in all aspects of society after independence. This ensured that equality and spirits towards development were embedded in the minds of the South African people. This necessitated a form of restructuring in all political, social, and economic areas to ensure that the country was geared towards development to end the abhorring legacy of apartheid. The despised regime had pervaded all areas of life and made a clear distinction between Africans and Europeans living on African soil. The Europeans were seen as the superior race to Africans, and this racial discrimination was the foundation of apartheid. This was because all forms of discrimination and prejudice were based on an individual’s skin colour. After gaining independence and holding their democratic elections, the post-apartheid regime identified three key areas in the society where the greatest force of apartheid was felt. The Africans had been long denied their political rights of participation in political matters and had been grossly mistreated in the workplace. The triple transition plan was to ensure that there was the prevalence of social citizenship where individuals in society could relate without the fear of discrimination. It aimed at the removal of the apartheid structures and practices, which were highly felt in the workplace (Nobel & Lesufi, p. 92, 2005). Moreover, the apartheid regime monopolised economic practices to ensure that they prospered in economic activities at the expense of Africans who tediously worked to make their economy a success. This plan would ensure that the economy was internationally competitive. Main Part The new government introduced the triple transition plan, which was aimed at addressing the problems that were the consequences of apartheid suppression. This plan narrowed down to three key areas of political democracy, equity that emerged due to racial misrepresentation, and economic liberalization (Nobel & Lesufi, p. 93, 2005). This plan was aimed at restructuring the economy to make it globally competitive, ensuring that democracy prevailed at all times, and erasing the painful memories of apartheid rule. However, for a successful economic transition, it was necessary to restructure work. This meant that many changes had to be made in the workplace to conform to the plan. The plan, therefore, had many consequences on the economy of the South African people especially in the workplace where apartheid had dug its ugly head. The plan aimed at creating equity in the workplace, ensuring that workers rights were highly upheld in the indus