Nov 4, 2021

DYK – Not all “black people” automatically qualify under the definition of “Black People” in terms of the B-BBEE Act.

According to the B-BBEE Act, “black people” is a generic term that refers to Africans, Coloureds and Indians.

(a) who are citizens of the Republic of South Africa by birth or descent; or

(b) who became citizens of the Republic of South Africa by naturalisation (i) before 27 April 1994; or (ii) on or after 27 April 1994 and who would have been entitled to acquire citizenship by naturalisation before that date.

Any false representation of the above will result in a fronting investigation and the B-BBEE certificate or Affidavit being withdrawn.

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