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WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT COMPETENT PERSON?
The Socio-Economic Development element requires an Independent Competent Person (ICP) to present an Independent Competent Person’s Report...
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Sep 171 min read


A BENEFICIARY OR A TRUSTEE, WHICH COUNTS?
When an organisation uses a Trust as a Special Purpose Vehicle for the Ownership element, points are awarded based on the Beneficiaries...
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Sep 171 min read


BURSARIES UNDER B-BBEE – INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA
Bursaries play a critical role in South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework, specifically under the Skills...
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Sep 111 min read


DO LARGE ENTERPRISES QUALIFY FOR EARLY PAYMENTS?
Early payments apply to Supplier Development Beneficiaries only. Clause 3.7 in Statement 400 of the Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good...
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Sep 111 min read


HIGH COURT JUDGMENT - EMPLOYMENT EQUITY SECTORAL TARGETS - PART A
A High Court Judgement has been recently released on whether the numerical targets set by the Minister are lawful or not. The...
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Sep 31 min read


LEGAL SECTOR CHARTER COUNCIL – STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT INVITATION
The Legal Sector Charter Council recently published a Notice to all Attorneys to participate in a Stakeholder Engagement session. Part...
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Sep 31 min read


LEGAL B-BBEE SECTOR CODES OF GOOD PRACTICE - MEASUREMENT GUIDANCE NOTICE 01 OF 2025
The Legal Sector Charter Council recently published Guidance Notice 01 of 2025 . The purpose of this Guidance Notice is to provide...
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Sep 31 min read


WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A START-UP ENTERPRISE?
As per Schedule 1 of the Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice , a “Start-up Enterprise” means a recently formed or incorporated...
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Aug 261 min read


DEFINITIONS OF A B-BBEE CONTROLLED COMPANY AND B-BBEE OWNED COMPANY
As per Schedule 1 of the Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice , a B-BBEE Controlled and B-BBEE Owned Company is defined as...
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Aug 261 min read


LEGITIMATE RECOGNISABLE TRAINING EXPENSES
Under Statement 300 of the Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice , clause 6 lists various Legitimate Recognisable Training...
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Aug 261 min read


WARNING ABOUT TECH INDUSTRY RACE AND GENDER EMPLOYMENT QUOTAS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Jan Vermeulen | 19 August 2025 The Information and Communications Technology sector faces unique challenges that may impact companies’...
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Aug 203 min read


PRACTICE GUIDE 01 of 2022
The B-BBEE Commission has over the years continued to be inundated with requests from various stakeholders to confirm validity of B-BBEE...
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Aug 191 min read


EXPLANATORY NOTICE 02 OF 2024
In terms of section 13F (3) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 as amended by Act 46 of 2013, the Broad-Based Black...
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Aug 191 min read


EXPLANATORY NOTICE 01 OF 2024
The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission has published Explanatory Notice 01 of 2024 in August 2024. This Explanatory...
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Aug 191 min read


ENHANCED RECOGNITION - IS IT TRUE BLACK OWNERSHIP?
The below Q & A was published on the dtic Website under the B-BBEE FAQs regarding B-BBEE Sworn Affidavits for EMEs and QSEs with more...
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Aug 121 min read


SUSTAINABLE ESD INITIATIVES
More often than not when organisations enter into a relationship with an Enterprise Development or Supplier Development Beneficiary , it...
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Aug 121 min read


CALCULATING TMPS
Total Measured Procurement Spend (TMPS) forms the basis of the calculation measuring an organisation's Preferential Procurement spend...
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Aug 121 min read


FOLLOW THE MONEY | SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
Many organisations choose third party facilitators to distribute their Socio-Economic Development (SED) contributions , which B-BBEE...
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Aug 61 min read


30% BLACK WOMEN OWNED
The Preferential Procurement element measures the way a Measured Entity procures goods and services from Suppliers. Another key point...
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Aug 61 min read


DEFINITIONS OF 51% BLACK OWNED AND 51% BLACK WOMEN OWNED
As per Schedule 1 of the Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice , 51% Black Owned and 51% Black Women Owned is defined as follows:...
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Aug 61 min read
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