South Africa faces a critical challenge in integrating adults who have not completed high school into the workforce. The 2022 Census indicates that 50% of the adult population in South Africa has not completed Grade 12, a staggering statistic that Read the full story
In reflecting on the historical context of economic development in South Africa, Kebalepile Matlhako, Transformation Specialist at The BEE Chamber, acknowledges the deliberate strategies implemented during the Apartheid era to stimulate economic growth. “As we navigate the complexities of the Read the full story
As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day on March 21, Dimpho Sepeng, a young Social Media Manager and part of the marketing team at The BEE Chamber, raises poignant concerns about the persistent youth unemployment crisis in the country. Human Read the full story
With over 13 years of working in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) space, Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Support Officer at The BEE Chamber, has witnessed an evolving landscape of transformation. From verifying compliance to fostering inclusivity, his path has taken Read the full story
As the Matric Class of 2023 approaches the end of their school journey, some students might know about Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) from their Business Studies. However, how companies apply B-BBEE and shape their Skills Development programs could significantly Read the full story
Amid the scandal rocking Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Spar, the Black Business Council (BBC) has requested a meeting with the board of the grocery food chain, to discuss damning findings of an independent investigation pointing to: Allegations Spar wanted to use Read the full story
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a diverse and representative group of people with sector expertise to serve as members of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Advisory Council. The Advisory Council, which has been appointed for a period of five years, Read the full story
Banking group Absa has made a big mistake to choose the eve of April Fools’ Day to announce the appointment of its white CEO, Arrie Rautenbach because none of the transformation advocates were deceived by its unpopular decision. Rather its Read the full story
Two weeks ago, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission declared that a company with a naturalised black South African citizen as one as its shareholders had misrepresented its BEE credentials. If your company has black shareholders, one of them Read the full story
Johannesburg – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has increased its Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) ownership to a revised 20% target, with a significant worker ownership component. “This updated agreement will result in employees increasing their current holding of around 5% Read the full story