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It said on Monday that it would introduce an “Economic Inclusion for All” bill to replace the controversial Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws. This would amend the Public Procurement Act of 2024, which gives an advantage to companies that are Black-owned or run, when bidding for government contracts.
South Africa’s second largest political party and coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance {DA}, has proposed axing legislation aimed at boosting Black jobs. It said on Monday that it would introduce an “Economic Inclusion for All” bill to replace the controversial Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws. This would amend the Public Procurement Act of 2024, which gives an advantage to companies that are Black-owned or run, when bidding for government contracts.
The party says the BEE system has failed to help most Black people and instead has killed jobs, promoted corruption, and only benefited politically connected individuals.
It is also calling for the removal of references to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment – the ANC’s flagship affirmative action program – across all legislation.
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The issue of how to address the legacy of white-minority rule has long been a source of tension in the country. African National Congress says BEE legislation is necessary for redress and has accused the Democratic Alliance of protecting white interests.
President Cyril Ramaphosa downplayed the party’s proposal to subvert the BEE policy, doubling down on what he said was the government’s transformation agenda.
