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B-BBEE commission finds compliance irregularity in Eskom deal
Eskom failed to comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act when it granted a tender for the Duvha power station in Mpumalanga
B-BBEE commission finds compliance irregularity in Eskom deal
The commission found that the power utility granted a Chinese entity a tender in contravention of the B-BBEE Act
Court grants declaratory order on ‘once empowered always empowered’ BEE transactions
The Chamber’s legal counsel argued that the top up provision is unconstitutional as it is vague and uncertain and would steer away investment.
Only beneficiation will stamp out
The youth jobs scheme offers yearlong internships but sceptics fear it will only beef up BEE scorecards
State owned entities must implement B-BBEE
The minister of trade and industry has called on SOEs to play a more robust role in implementing B-BBEE
BEE commission to probe Gupta-linked firms for allegedly faking certificates
The DA is accusing Eskom of knowing Tegeta, Optimum and Trillian had used fraudulent certificates.
Multinational accused of BEE fronting
A black-owned firm was paid a token amount out of a lucrative contract to ‘maintain pot plants’.
Long-awaited BEE ombud still a work in progress
It may take at least a year before the BEE commission is formed.
‘We simply have to deliver’
Transforming education should be the next step towards South Africa’s future, say analysts.
Choose your partners with care
What does a “good” black economic empowerment partnership look like?
BEE fronting is fraud, says Zuma
The practice of fronting for black economic empowerment is unforgivable, says President Jacob Zuma.
Despite challenges, Davies views B-BBEE as a success
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says B-BBEE has been a success in SA despite acknowledging several problems with the empowerment plan.
Davies moves to clarify B-BBEE amendments
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says there is no confusion regarding the beneficiaries of the B-BBEE Amendment Bill.