Deputy President Paul Mashatile Reaffirms B-BBEE as Non-Negotiable Pillar of South Africa’s Economic Transformation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile tells Parliament that abandoning B-BBEE is "not an option," reaffirming it as the core of South Africa's economic goals.

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Published: Mar 19, 2026, 11:44 AM EDT

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile Reaffirms B-BBEE as Non-Negotiable Pillar of South Africa’s Economic Transformation

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In a resolute address to the National Assembly, Deputy President Paul Mashatile dismissed calls to abandon Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE). Responding to pressure from the Democratic Alliance regarding a pledged framework review, Mashatile insisted that while the model may be refined, the policy itself remains the essential backbone of the country's transformation goals.

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