B-BBEE Draft Amendments: From Spend to Real Impact

B-BBEE Draft Amendments: From Spend to Real Impact

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted draft amendments to key B-BBEE Statements for public comment. While technical in nature, the direction is clear: transformation must show measurable, sustainable impact. Here’s what stands out: Enterprise...
What Organisations Must Prioritise Now

What Organisations Must Prioritise Now

A new year brings fresh energy – but 2026 demands more than enthusiasm. It requires intentional leadership and people-centred transformation. Here’s what organisations must prioritise now. Align with sector targets – properly The amended Employment Equity Act is fully...
Reflections: What 2025 Taught Us About Transformation

Reflections: What 2025 Taught Us About Transformation

2025 was a turning point for South African organisations – not only because the Employment Equity Amendment Act took full effect, but because it forced companies to confront a deeper truth: transformation is only real when it is lived, not reported. Regulation added...
Intentional BBBEE: Shifting from Compliance to Legacy

Intentional BBBEE: Shifting from Compliance to Legacy

In South Africa today, transformation remains far from evenly distributed. For example, women represent only 36% of senior and middle management roles. World Bank Gender Data Portal. To us, B-BBEE must be more than a regulatory requirement – it must be intentional,...
When Levy Isn’t Enough

When Levy Isn’t Enough

The recent proposal for a 3% levy on unlisted businesses – intended to fast-track their BBBEE status – has reignited a critical debate: can pay-to-play become the face of transformation? Or does genuine empowerment require deeper structural commitment? BusinessLIVE...
Building an Economic Heritage That Lasts

Building an Economic Heritage That Lasts

Just as nature regenerates after winter, South Africa’s transformation journey requires deliberate action to create fresh opportunities and sustainable growth.B-BBEE is a policy framework that, if used correctly, becomes a tool for building a living heritage. One that...