Yuneal Padayachy | April 16, 2025
Bee Chamber welcomes the decisive action taken by the Department of Public Works Infrastructure (DPWI) and the South African Police Agency (SAPS).
“This great advancement in the fight against the so-called construction mafia, which has long been exploited in procurement policies, demonstrates a robust commitment to restoring integrity into the construction sector in South Africa and regaining broad economic empowerment (B-BBEE) laws (B-BBEE) laws, community,” says Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Assistance Officer of Bee Chambers.
“The Bee Room has been a steadfast for B-Bbee since its founding, working to promote meaningful economic inclusion in Black South Africa through compliance, skill development and corporate growth.
“Instead, they emphasize the need for stronger surveillance and regulations to protect legal businesses from criminal exploitation. Bee Chamber praises DPWI, SAPS, National Treasury, and the Construction Industry Development Committee, and Black Business Council for the Building Environment (BBCBE) (BBCBE) for its joint approach to address these challenges.”
He said B-Bbee was the foundation of South Africa's transformation agenda, allowing countless black-owned businesses to thrive and contribute to the economy. This policy has created opportunities for skill development, job creation and sustainable growth for communities that were previously excluded from economic participation.
“This exploitation not only undermines the B-BBEE goals, but also harms the very business that, as Minister Macpherson pointed out, aims to support legitimate black-owned businesses being forced out of construction sites.”
BeeChanber supports the National Promotion Framework proposed by the DPWI to standardize social promotion and community engagement in construction projects. By institutionalizing a transparent, unified approach, this framework helps to ensure that the B-BBEE initiative benefits what they intend to serve, while preventing criminal interference.
“The lost 80% reduction in construction time by companies like WBHO is evidence of the effectiveness of these interventions and enhances the viability of B-BBEE when implemented with integrity.”
As a leader in B-BBEE compliance and advisory services, Bee Chamber is working with stakeholders to strengthen the implementation of B-BBEE policies.
We urge businesses and governments to cooperate in closing the regulatory gap and ensure that B-BBEE continues to promote transformation without being misused. Visit us for more information on how bee chambers support ethical bee practices www.bee.co.za
