The Great Procurement Tug-of-War: A Timeline of South Africa’s Policy Battle
Here is the breakdown of how we got to the current legislative crossroads.
Have an Opinion? Here’s How to Effectively Shape South Africa’s New Procurement Rules
If you want your voice to carry weight, here is the roadmap for submitting an impactful comment.
Inflated Costs, Deflated Growth: The hidden price tag of the 2026 Regulations
A cornerstone of the new Act is its tiered approach to transformation, setting specific thresholds to empower black-owned businesses:
Below R20 million: Tenders are set aside exclusively for 100% black-owned suppliers.
R20 million to R100 million: Suppliers must prove they procure 40% of their inputs from 51% black-owned suppliers, or 30% from 100% black-owned suppliers.
Above R100 million: There is a mandatory requirement for 25% subcontracting to 100% black-owned businesses.
Bark and bite: CSOS now has power to enforce action when community schemes fail to meet POPIA compliance obligations
Community Schemes Ombud Services (CSOS) has recently released new consolidated practice directives. These directives increase the compliance responsibilities and governance for Trustees, Managing Agents and other relevant stakeholders involved in community schemes. For Community Schemes, the message is clear: Compliance with POPIA and PAIA is not optional. The Information Regulator of South Africa has the authority, processes, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance.
B-BBEE Scoring elements
The scorecard is the most important element of B-BBEE compliance for enterprises of all sizes. Each scorecard consists of different elements that are scored to achieve a final B-BBEE compliance score, which determines the level of compliance achieved. Let’s look at each of these elements that you will find on scorecards.
The Modified Flow-Through Principle: Advantages and Pitfalls
The Modified Flow-Through Principle relates to the Ownership element of the B-BBEE Scorecard. In this article, we give a concise yet detailed breakdown and examples of this principle which is a critical component of many B-BBEE compliance strategies.
Sector-specific B-BBEE Scorecards
This article explains the second differentiation of enterprises according to the legislation: Sector-specific B-BBEE Scorecards.
Enterprise Types under B-BBEE legislation
When it comes to Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance, a business requires certain resources in order to comply at different levels. Naturally, enterprises of different sizes will have different resources available to dedicate to their compliance. This article is a practical guide to enterprise types and B-BBEE compliance.
B-BBEE Status in terms of the Codes
When all is said and done your enterprise’s B-BBEE compliance results in an awarded B-BBEE level – also called the B-BBEE status. This article explains the status levels that can be achieved and how they are set out in the legislation.
B-BBEE PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS: BE WARNED
The latest amendments to the Property Practitioners Act in South Africa makes it compulsory for Property Practitioners to have a valid BEE Certificate. Without it, they will not be able to renew their Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC). This means all Property Practitioners now need a valid BEE Certificate to operate.
