The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has released Draft Government Gazette 54032, proposing significant amendments to the General B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. These proposed changes are open for public comment until 31 March 2026, and if implemented, they will materially reshape scorecards, procurement strategies, Enterprise & Supplier Development, and long-term transformation planning.e

This is not a technical update.
It is a strategic inflection point.

Join us for a focused, high-impact session unpacking what is being proposed, what it signals about policy direction, and what organisations should be doing now.

Proposed Amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice

Speaker: Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Support Officer, BEE Chamber

What You’ll Learn

• Draft Gazette 54032 overview – legislative context and intent
• Proposed changes to the Generic Scorecard and General Principles
• Enterprise & Supplier Development revisions under Statement 400
• Introduction of the proposed Transformation Fund
• Revised preferential procurement targets, including 100% Black-Owned Enterprises
• Impact on QSEs, Specialised Enterprises and Multinationals (EEIP)
• Practical considerations for public comment submissions

Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

This forum is designed to equip you with the insight required to interpret the direction of policy and prepare a meaningful response.

Why This Matters for Women Empowerment

Immediately following this session, we will convene the Women in MedTech Forum (10:00 – 11:30, separate Microsoft Teams link).

You will see firsthand how transformation legislation directly influences board composition, procurement opportunities, leadership pathways and women’s participation in governance structures.

Understanding the amendments is foundational to shaping inclusive leadership and sustainable transformation.

Who Should Attend

• Transformation and HR Leaders
• DE&I Specialists
• Executives and Strategic Decision-Makers

Cost to Attend

• SAMED Members: Free
• Non-Members: R500.00 per person (Excl. VAT)
• Contact Nomthi Mnisi at communication@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering.

Important Terms & Conditions

• SAMED reserves the right to approve / prohibit registration by non-members.
• Attendance will only be permitted if the fee is paid in advance of the event.

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