Yuneal Padayachy | 14 January 2026 As we move into the new year, we do so with optimism and energy to deliver impact through Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) legislation. 2025 has seen a number of debates surrounding B-BBEE legislation, some positive, some negative, but nevertheless under the spotlight in various ways. The year of 2025 introduced new concepts such as the Enterprise and Supplier Development Fund by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competiti

Duma Gqubule | 13 January 2026 Flawed methodologies behind mining’s empowerment claims. In his 2024 state of the nation address President Cyril Ramaphosa said the participation of black people in the mining industry was increasing. “Black ownership stands at approximately 39% ... compared with 2% in 2004,” he said. Last month, during a discussion about Anglo American’s merger with Canadian company Teck Resources, which I opposed and he supported, mining minister Gwede Mantash

Marcus Moloko | 12 January 2026 SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of South Africa’s telecommunications rules, claiming his satellite internet service Starlink is being kept out of the country because he is “not black”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk said: “Starlink is not allowed to have an internet provider license in South Africa for the sole reason that I am not black. This is not OK.” Musk’s comments followed his appearance at

Tara Roos | 6 January 2026 Land reform and rural development minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has disclosed that forensic audits into farm equity schemes are happening, with the department pursuing fund recovery and considering further investigations into corruption. This follows a written question in the National Assembly by MK MP Andile Mngxitama, who asked what measures are in place to address corruption benefiting white farmers and to secure justice for farmworkers. Farm equity

Infrastructure News | 5 January 2026 Speaking at Water Wise’s Drop-by-Drop Water Conservation Outreach Project in Soweto – Nkanyezi Blose, project manager, EWSETA – highlights that communities are central to building a sustainable future. The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is one of South Africa’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) established under the Skills Development Act. “We are proud to work together with all of th

Fast Company Contributor | 6 January 2026 Elon Musk’s SpaceX has unleashed one of the most ambitious consumer broadband experiments in history, beaming high-speed internet from low-Earth orbit via its Starlink satellite constellation. Globally, the service now counts millions of subscribers across roughly 100 markets. Yet in Africa, a region where affordable, reliable internet could transform economies, Starlink’s rollout is proving far more turbulent than the hype suggested

Molefe Seeletsa | 5 January 2026 The ANC veteran urged them to take initiative and actively seek employment, rather than basking in the sun. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has come under fire after suggesting that South Africans have become overly reliant on the state. His remarks, made during an interview on Sunday ahead of the ANC’s 8 January birthday celebrations, have sparked widespread debate online. Mantashe argued that the ANC has often downpl

Mthobisi Nozulela | 8 December 2025 Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has revealed that hundreds of companies that were flagged for blacklisting by the government are still under review, with only 18 formally restricted so far. This comes as the government looks to crack down on corruption, fraud, and non-performance in public procurement. Last month, the Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, also said that 40 contractors had been blacklisted since Ju

SAHRC | 3 December 2025 Today we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This theme speaks directly to South Africa’s ongoing journey. Our Constitution guarantees the rights, dignity and equal protection of all people. Yet for many persons with disabilities, these rights remain unrealised in daily life. South Africa has strong policies and a substantial legal frame

TygerBurger | 3 December 2025 CAPE TOWN – South African workplaces are failing to deliver on the promise of inclusion for persons with disabilities, despite legal obligations under the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and global commitments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). According to the 25th Commission for Employment Equity (CEE) Report, persons with disabilities make up only 1.4% of the workforce, well below the national 3% target.

Siphiwe Ndlovu and Zweli Zwane | 3 December 2025 The policy is not perfect, but it needs to be improved, not abandoned. Recent media commentary has featured calls to scrap the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act, with critics arguing it has only benefited a small, connected elite. While the policy is not perfect, discarding it entirely would be a severe setback for redressing historical economic injustice and building an inclusive society. BBBEE’s objectives ex

Mayibongwe Maqhina | 27 November 2025 Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau on Wednesday revealed that the review of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) will be executed in two phases. Responding during a question-and-answer session to DA MP Toby Chance in the National Assembly, Tau detailed the dual-pronged approach aimed at refining and realigning South Africa's economic empowerment framework. He said the first phase will be a short-term review,

Shaun Jacobs | 28 November 2025 The government is set to make changes to Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) legislation after a two-phase review in the coming years to understand the outcomes of the policy framework.  This comes after BEE has come under increasing criticism from business leaders, lobby groups, and parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Many, including the DA, have called for BEE to be replaced with means-based redistribution policies to improve

Johan Fourie | 26 November 2025 For all their differences, BEE and apartheid are subject to the same hard logic of economics and politics. South Africa’s history has a way of circling back on itself. Four decades ago an oppressive racial order began to crack under the weight of economic pressure. Today, a different policy — BEE — faces scrutiny as its own unintended consequences mount. It is crucial not to confuse the two. Apartheid was a heinous system designed to entrench r

Myles Illidge | 27 November 2025 MultiChoice says its YES4Youth partnership has created 1,980 jobs in South Africa, helping bridge the skills gap in the country and paving the way for youth employment. The YES4Youth partnership between MultiChoice and the Youth Employment Service (YES) aims to address youth unemployment in the country, which stood at 46.1% in the second quarter of 2025. “In simpler terms, this means that the total number of unemployed youth increased by 39,00

Staff Reporter | 26 November 2025 AS Black Friday 2025 approaches, South Africa’s small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) — particularly those rooted in townships — are seeing more than just a shopping frenzy. For them, this high-stakes retail moment has evolved into a powerful catalyst for operational resilience, digital adoption, and long-term growth. Once viewed primarily as a single-day sales event, Black Friday has now stretched into what many call “Black November”,

CCBSA | 24 November 2025 Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), a proudly local company, has reaffirmed its commitment to transformation by achieving a Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rating, up from Level 3. This improved rating reflects CCBSA’s ongoing efforts to embed transformation across all areas of its business – from workplace representation and skills development to enterprise and supplier development, and strategic partnerships throughout

SA News | 24 November 2025 Durban’s innovators were among the top achievers at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) held in Accra, Ghana, from 21–23 November 2025. The festival is recognised as Africa’s largest platform for enterprise and innovation. Hosted during Global Entrepreneurship Week, this year’s event brought together thought leaders, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs from various sectors across the world, under the theme: “AI-Powered Entrepreneur: Crea

SG Editor | 19 November 2025 South Africa’s digital minister has firmly rejected giving Elon Musk’s Starlink or any foreign tech company special regulatory shortcuts, insisting they must “play by the same rules” as local companies. This stance emphasizes the government’s commitment to its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies, which require corporate Black ownership and investment in companies operating in the country. While acknowledging that the current multilayered lic

Ashley Lechman | 20 November 2025 As the global community intensifies its focus on sustainable finance and inclusive growth, small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa find themselves struggling to emerge from the shadows of inadequate compliance structures. With the G20 Summit on the horizon, the spotlight is on the need for effective governance that can facilitate access to green and impact investment capital, a crucial lifeline for SMMEs aiming to thrive in an in