Latest articles on BEE

Black construction businesses sidelined

Opinion Sello Ivan Phahle - 19 Oct 2020

When it comes to mega infrastructure projects, it is still the mega white-owned companies who score government contracts

Responsible partnerships

Article Advertorial Supplement - 25 Oct 2019

Vunani Fund Managers is helping the TSRF perform above the benchmark

BEE must address needs of informal economy

Article Tessa Dooms 1 - 18 Oct 2019

Research shows that existing approaches have been wholly inadequate for addressing the needs of South Africa’s informal economy

MTN’s BEE share fracas goes to court

Article Sarah Smit - 16 Oct 2019

The trustees of the multibillion-rand scheme, set up to benefit the firm’s black employees, have been accused of hiding money from beneficiaries

Zondo commission awaits a star witness — Jacob Zuma

Article Mark Swilling - 14 Jul 2019

South Africans may well be seduced by the prospect of Zuma appearing at the Zondo commission, but he wasn't alone in driving the state capture project

Corruption plagues land reform

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Jun 2019

Hazel Friedman digs into a SIU probe into 148 land reform projects, which found that a quarter were corrupt and millions of rands have disappeared

SME airs dirty laundry on ‘fronting’

Article Thanduxolo Jika - 12 Apr 2019

A small business is accusing a Bidvest-affiliated company of turning its partnership one-sided

DA punts jobs, good governance at manifesto launch

Article Tshidi Madia & Pelane Phakgadi - 23 Feb 2019

The party, which launched its manifesto on Saturday, has placed jobs, basic services and the fight against corruption at the top of its agenda

Need for reparations still with us

Article William Gumede - 4 Jan 2019

The ANC’s well-meaning attempts at redress have failed, which means the issue has yet to be properly addressed

Growthpoint BEE scheme drags on

Article Athandiwe Saba - 2 Nov 2018

Two businessmen are locked in a battle over shares in a major deal that goes back to 2005

Minerals Council to engage with Mantashe over ‘unresolved issues’ in Mining Charter

Article Lameez Omarjee - 3 Oct 2018

The council issued its responses to the policy, which was gazetted by Minerals Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe last week

Has BEE been a dismal failure?

Article Athandiwe Saba - 31 Aug 2018

Black economic empowerment law cannot be removed until there are real changes in equality, says the commission

DA federal council ditches BEE calling it unsustainable

Article Tshidi Madia - 4 Aug 2018

The DA’s federal council has decided to ditch black economic empowerment, claiming the policy is “just not working.”

Lonmin caught in BEE row

Article Athandiwe Saba - 3 Aug 2018

Empowerment partners say the company has turned a blind eye to complaints about fronting

The law can change racist minds

Article Roger Southall - 12 Apr 2018

Unexpressed racism may be even more dangerous if it's left lurking below the surface

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing