Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment

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 NEF CEO Mziwabantu Dayimani (back row, left) with general counsel Karishma Govender, joined by NEF staff, congratulating reciipients of the fund launched to empower the black legal fraternity.

SA legal sector set for a major shake-up

South Africa's legal sector remains largely untransformed after three decades of democracy, with white partners dominating top firms. The Legal Sector Codes are set to address…

Samsung celebrates remarkable level 1 B-BBEE accomplishment for 8th consecutive year

Highlighting Commitment that Transcends Mere Compliance – An Enduring Dedication to Meaningful Economic Transformation in South Africa Samsung has reaffirmed its commitment to…

True blue: The Democratic Alliance wants to table a bill in parliament ending broad-based black economic empowerment policy. Photo: Supplied

ANC, DA in ugly war over ‘nonsense’ BEE bill

The fallout is the latest threat to the fragile government of national unity that has frequently come to the brink of collapse over policy clashes between its two largest parties

The DA argued that the BEE policy had been created by white-owned big businesses to give shares to politically connected people in order to keep the status quo and benefit a few people.

DA urges ANC and the rest of the GNU to support its bill aimed at scrapping BEE

The Democratic Alliance is arguing that it’s in the ANC’s electoral interests to back the proposal

Around the world, women continue to face structural barriers in accessing justice systems that are often expensive, complex, slow and, at times, retraumatising

Business Unity SA takes labour department to court over employment equity targets

The organisation has criticised the way the Act was devised and says it risks damaging the economy

Dialogue vs delivery: Many have criticised the National Dialogue as yet another ‘talk shop’ much like the Zondo state capture commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (above). Photo: File

Hijacked: National Dialogue faces a credibility crisis

The DA claims it was proven right to boycott the dialogue after Deputy President Paul Mashatile instructed ministers to attend the convention virtually

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

DA slams R700m national dialogue as pricey ‘talk shop’

Several prominent foundations have withdrawn from the national dialogue citing poor planning and questionable spending

Any discussion about black economic empowerment must weigh up its benefits, addressing historical injustices and the costs of not transforming the economy. Photo: File

Beyond the balance sheet: Costs and benefits of broad-based BEE

Any discussion about the policy must weigh up addressing historical injustices, its measurable and intangible benefits, and the costs of not transforming the economy

There has been progress since 1994. South Africa now has a black middle and upper middle class but the means of production remain largely owned by white people and black people swelling the ranks of labour. Photo: Mujahid Saofodien/AFP)

A future without broad-based BEE and affirmative action is not possible

‘The new economic dispensation should match the aspiration for economic freedom and the fulfilment of the highest ideals of our democracy.’

Influence: Several political parties have voiced concern about overreach and lack of accountability in the judiciary. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

From empowerment to elitism: The BBBEE dilemma and constitutional tensions

Rather than relying solely on racial quotas, a model that addresses socio-economic disadvantage more broadly could better align with the Constitution’s commitment to substantive…

With its roots in the country’s post-apartheid era, broad-based BEE has been a flashpoint of debate, hailed by some as a vital tool for economic transformation and denounced by others as a flawed instrument of racial preference.

What various coalition scenarios could mean for broad-based BEE

As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain

Harnessing women’s economic power can boost SA economy and create jobs

Given equal opportunities, female entrepreneurs can add enormous value to our economy.

The drama at Dis-Chem shows that many firms are declining to transform because they can. (Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Enforce employment equity quotas in big companies

The drama at Dis-Chem shows that many firms are declining to transform because they can

According to the WHO, the two documents are being drafted with intentions of learning from failures in the management of the Covid-19 crisis and building upon its successes. Marco Longari/AFP

Stealthy state crimes during times of disaster

ANC cadres used the Covid-19 pandemic for self-enrichment under the guise of BBBEE

Since its establishment in 2020, the Spaza-shop Support Programme has funded more than 6 000 small businesses around the country but many shop owners have bemoaned the poor communication around the scheme. Photo: Supplied

South Africans need to believe in broad-based black economic empowerment again

Implemented correctly, B-BBEE could shift the economy into a positive direction in as little as three to five years