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Eskom failed to comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

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

File photo: Oupa Nkosi

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

Rescuers have been toiling around the clock

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.

In 2014

Only beneficiation will stamp out

The youth jobs scheme offers yearlong internships but sceptics fear it will only beef up BEE scorecards

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. (David Harrison/M&G)

​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

Indian businessmen

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.

Laid a complaint: Garden service owner Michael Mugwagwa claims that Servest has been using his small company as a front.

​Multinational accused of BEE fronting

A black-owned firm was paid a token amount out of a lucrative contract to ‘maintain pot plants’.

One thousand cops have been arrested for crime since 2010.

Long-awaited BEE ombud still a work in progress

It may take at least a year before the BEE commission is formed.

Choose your partners with care

What does a “good” black economic empowerment partnership look like?

‘We simply have to deliver’

Transforming education should be the next step towards South Africa’s future, say analysts.

BEE fronting is fraud, says Zuma

The practice of fronting for black economic empowerment is unforgivable, says President Jacob Zuma.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. (Gallo)

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 opens the floor for input on special economic zones

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.