Big changes to BEE coming in South Africa
The government is set to make changes to Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) legislation after a two-phase review in the coming years to understand the outcomes of the policy framework. This…
KZN Investment
Conference secures R100.1-Billion in pledges Building a resilient, inclusive and globally competitive KwaZulu-Natal is no longer an aspiration, it is a R100.1 billion reality. This was the value of investment…
To B-BBEE or not to B-BBEE?
Our moral and social commitment to empowerment must remain as steadfast as ever, but we need to change its mechanisms, writes Fani Titi. Thirty years into democracy, South Africa remains…
The Rainmaker: How Rita Lesenyeho’s Pula Management is Growing SA’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
In a landscape where many small businesses struggle totake root, one boutique consultancy is providing theessential nourishment for growth. We meet the founderwhose own journey from Soweto to the C-suite…
BEE is not a holy cow
As a developing economy characterised by inequality, South Africa does need to be regulated, including by way of BEE rules, but all of us would be better off if we…
CSIR Roundtable Marks a Year of Innovation and Impact
South Africa’s scientific and industrial community gathered at the CSIR for a high-level roundtable reflecting on a milestone year in the organisation’s history. The event took place shortly after the…
There is No Shortcut to Transformation: Why BEE Should NeverBe Bought
We must be vigilant and remember that writing a cheque instead of rewriting internal systems that perpetuate exclusion is the easy way out, and the easy way is usually not…
Just the right mix to take Zamani Chemicals into the future
Duduzile Morobe is the CEO of Zamani Chemicals; a business which is thriving thanks to the dedication of its leader and unwavering commitment to the community it serves. Over the…
Breaking the Cycle: How South Africa Can Rise Through Bold Reform
A Simple Look at Rudi Dicks’ Conversation on Reform A Country at a Turning Point South Africa is at a critical moment. Years of weak growth, political uncertainty and deep…
A facilities management entity of the highest order
Rothe Plantscapers may have started under modest circumstances, but their rise should be seen as an inspirational story of dedication to their craft and care for their clients. The story…