B-BBEE works best when viewed not as compliance but as coordinated empowerment. Like an ant colony, South Africa’s economy thrives when every participant plays a meaningful role. Effective B-BBEE aligns ownership, skills development, supplier development and socio-economic investment into a unified growth ecosystem. By shifting from tick-box reporting to collaborative strategy, businesses can unlock new markets, build resilient supply chains and drive inclusive, long-term eco

The Labour Appeal Court has upheld Eskom’s “pipeline” shortlisting policy as lawful under the Employment Equity Act. The Court found that prioritising designated groups for senior roles to advance transformation does not constitute unfair discrimination, provided it’s rational, flexible, and not an absolute barrier. This ruling clarifies that preferential recruitment may form part of legitimate employment equity strategies aligned with constitutional principles.