Persons with disabilities are the largest marginalised group globally.   Paragraph 2.1.1.3 under Statement 300   of the Amended General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice encourages the inclusion of persons with disabilities in terms of Bursaries, Learnerships, Internships, Apprenticeships and any other training initiative. The clause is stated as follows:   “2.1.1.3 Skills Development Expenditure on Learning Programmes specified in the Learning Programme Matrix for 'Black' employ

Section 1 of the Employment Equity Act  defines People with Disabilities as “ people who have a long-term or recurring physical. or mental impairment, which substantially limits their prospects of entry into, or advancement in, employment”   Furthermore, the Codes of Good Practice for Persons  with disabilities outlines more detailed requirements and definitions in line with the above. Members need to ensure that the definition of People with Disabilities is clearly understoo

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”,

Under the element of Ownership, there is an existing principle that allows for the modification of Black Ownership in an Ownership Structure. The rules are as follows under the General Amended B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice:   A Measured Entity applying this Modified Flow-Through Principle cannot benefit from the Exclusion Principle. The Modified Flow-Through Principle applies to B-BBEE owned or controlled company in the Ownership of the Measured Entity. In calculating Exercis

As Practitioners in the Industry, we use the term Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment or B-BBEE quite frequently, but what does it actually mean formally?   As per the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment means:   The viable economic empowerment of all black people, in particular women, workers, youth, people with disabilities and people living in rural areas, through diverse but integrated socio-economic strategies that includ

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

Staff Writer | 18 November 2025 Investec chief executive Fani Titi says it is time for South Africa to prioritise contribution over compliance and productivity over patronage. He added that the country’s moral and social commitment to empowerment must remain as steadfast as ever. However, the mechanism should change to reward those who build, teach, employ and create, and to measure what matters. Titi argued that if empowerment focuses on pragmatism instead of ideology, it wo

Bizcommunity | 18 November 2025 Absa and Heineken Beverages have announced a joint R1.2bn funding initiative aimed at transforming the landscape for Black-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The programme seeks to strengthen access to capital, governance support, and scalable business growth, addressing the challenges facing SMEs in a difficult economic climate. The SME sector contributes approximately 34% to South Africa’s GDP and provides 60% of

Staff Writer | 19 November 2025 Political and economic expert Dr Frans Cronje says the black economic empowerment experiment has failed and that it is time for South Africa to move on. Cronje shared his views about South Africa’s economic policies during a discussion with Mike Sham on the State of the Nation podcast . He said that, although South Africa is on a good economic trajectory, there are a handful of policies that are hampering growth. “South Africa’s economy is grow

Enterprise Development and Supplier Development were designed to complement one another. Under the General Amended B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, the aim is for an organisation to develop a Beneficiary through Enterprise Development, then procure a good or service from them, and then elevate them to a Supplier Development Beneficiary. Bonus Points are available for such a successful elevation and creates an ecosystem of sustainable impact.   To achieve the Bonus Points on off

Although the Definition of Black People has been in existence for some time now, we often find that it is still not clear for many. There is often a confusion around certain race groups or the way the person has obtained South African citizenship.   The definition of “Black People” as per the B-BBEE Act is as follows:   “Black People” is a generic term which means Africans, Coloureds and Indians- (a) who are citizens of the Republic of South Africa by birth or descent; or (b)

Jan Vermeulen | 13 November 2025 Eskom has denied that it excludes any race or gender in its recruitment process, despite fighting in the Labour Appeal Court to be allowed to reject white male applicants from being shortlisted for an appointment. The state-owned power utility recently won its appeal against a Labour Court decision, which found that Eskom’s practice of not shortlisting white males for an advertised post was unlawful. The matter dates back to 2017, when Eskom a

Seth Thorne | 12 November 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) has hit back at co-governing partner the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) proposal to replace Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BB-BEE). In a statement on 11 November, the ANC called it an attempt by the second largest party “to undermine the gains of our struggle, an attempt aimed at rolling back over 300 years of subjugation of our people.” Yet, the Deputy President said that they are open to a review, wit

Vishal Premlall | 10 November 2025 Driving inclusion and changing perceptions in the tyre sector.   As South Africa marks Disability Awareness Month the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), is proud to highlight how one of its members is putting inclusion into practice - not just through words, but through action. At Super Tyres, inclusion is more than a policy - it’s a purpose. The company currently employs two people living with disabilities and hosts five learners wi

LnT Desk | 10 November 2025 Canal Walk has opened its doors to U-turn Homeless Ministries, providing a permanent retail space at Shop 177 on the Lower Level to house the charity’s new thrift shop. This partnership marks a significant expansion of the shopping centre’s social responsibility programme and represents a tangible commitment to addressing homelessness in the Western Cape. A partnership with purpose The collaboration builds on an existing relationship where U-turn’

The Author or Deponent of a Sworn Affidavit must be a duly represented registered Director, Owner, Member or Shareholder of an organisation. This individual also needs to understand the contents of what they are declaring and ensure that there is no misrepresentation in any form. Where an organisation has foreign shareholders, the same principle applies.   A Sworn Affidavit is Invalid if anyone other than the above acts as a Deponent.   Certificate Collection Services  are av

SANAS accredited B-BBEE Rating Agencies evaluate compliance based on verifiable evidence, not declarations or statements. Each claim must be backed by traceable data for certain elements, such as payroll records, training invoices, or latest supplier B-BBEE Statuses valid for the Financial Year End being verified.   Common B-BBEE Verification challenges include mismatched initiatives for different Financial Years, missing supporting documentation, and incorrect classification