The publication of the January 2026 draft amendments to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice, gazetted under Government Gazette No. 54032 on 29 January 2026, represents a considered evolution of South Africa’s transformation...

A recently reported court judgement in the Western Cape High Court, H & I Civil & Building (Pty) Ltd v The City of Cape Town Case No 59/24, has a potentially chilling impact on the broad-based application of BEE by Organs of State and Public Entities. The...

The Treatment of Non-Profit Companies in the B-BBEE Verification Process Understanding the Role of Non-Profit Companies in B-BBEE Measurement Non-Profit Companies (NPCs) play a unique role in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework. Due to their...

The Difference Between Enterprise Development Contributions and Supplier Development Contributions in the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice Understanding Legal Interpretation in the B-BBEE Context When interpreting the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes...

The Materiality of Evidence in the B-BBEE Verification Process Understanding the B-BBEE Verification Framework The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) verification process is governed by a strict framework designed to ensure integrity, accuracy, and...