B-BBEE Fronting, A Shortcut That Carries Real Consequences
For many South African organisations, achieving a competitive Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) level is a commercial priority. It opens doors to state tenders, secures placement on corporate supplier databases, and drives business growth. However, the pressure to maintain a strong scorecard has led some companies to take shortcuts. Consider a typical scenario: a medium-sized […]
B-BBEE Verification Agency vs B-BBEE Consultant: What Businesses Need to Know
Many South African businesses only engage meaningfully with B-BBEE when their verification audit is approaching. By then, most of the important decisions have already been made. The problem often starts with a misunderstanding of the difference between a B-BBEE verification agency and a B-BBEE consultant. These roles are related, but they are not interchangeable. A […]
From Compliance Rush to Strategic Advantage, Rethinking B-BBEE Timing
One of the most common challenges we see is organisations only turning their attention to B-BBEE a few months before verification. By this stage, opportunities have been missed, gaps are difficult to close, and decision-making becomes reactive. A well-managed B-BBEE strategy is not an annual event. It is an ongoing, structured process that requires consistent […]
B-BBEE Changes Coming Our Way
The Department of Trade and Industry has recently gazetted draft changes to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, open for public comment until 30 March 2026. One of the most notable proposals in the draft amendments is the introduction of a centrally administered Transformation Fund. The draft allows companies to contribute 3% of Net Profit […]
NEW PARTNERSHIP
We are excited to announce that Human Alliance has expanded! Earlier this year, we joined forces with People Partners, a well-established Human Resources, Labour Relations and B-BBEE Consulting firm. This new partnership increases our capacity and allows us to offer our clients an even greater range of services and now includes strategic B-BBEE consulting and […]