In South Africa, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE, or BEE as it is more commonly known) is a complex system of rules and guidelines designed to effect socio-economic transformation by levelling the playing field for people of all races. While the major legislation involved is the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, No.53 of 2003 as supplemented by the Codes of Good Practice, it is supported by and intertwined with other laws. One key example is the Employment Equity Act, No.

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It has been 13 years since the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act came into effect in South Africa, but many business owners – and their employees – remain unclear on what exactly the legislation is for, and unaware of the transformative potential it has when effectively applied. In this article, we focus on the intent and effect of the BBBEE Act to promote a more comprehensive understanding of what it is actually about. The BBBEE Act, No.53 of 2003

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