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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion Forum
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThis is not a technical update.\nIt is a strategic inflection point. \nJoin 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. \nProposed Amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice \nSpeaker: Yuneal Padayachy\, Chief Support Officer\, BEE Chamber \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nDraft Gazette 54032 overview – legislative context and intent\nProposed changes to the Generic Scorecard and General Principles\nEnterprise & Supplier Development revisions under Statement 400\nIntroduction of the proposed Transformation Fund\nRevised preferential procurement targets\, including 100% Black-Owned Enterprises\nImpact on QSEs\, Specialised Enterprises and Multinationals (EEIP)\nPractical considerations for public comment submissions\n\nSubmission deadline: 31 March 2026 \nThis forum is designed to equip you with the insight required to interpret the direction of policy and prepare a meaningful response. \nWhy This Matters for Women Empowerment \nImmediately following this session\, we will convene the Women in MedTech Forum (10:00 – 11:30\, separate Microsoft Teams link). \nYou will see firsthand how transformation legislation directly influences board composition\, procurement opportunities\, leadership pathways and women’s participation in governance structures. \nUnderstanding the amendments is foundational to shaping inclusive leadership and sustainable transformation. \nWho Should Attend \n\nTransformation and HR Leaders\nDE&I Specialists\nExecutives and Strategic Decision-Makers\n\nCost to Attend \n\nSAMED Members: Free\nNon-Members: R500.00 per person (Excl. VAT)\nContact Nomthi Mnisi at communication@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering.\n\nImportant Terms & Conditions \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve / prohibit registration by non-members.\nAttendance will only be permitted if the fee is paid in advance of the event.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/diversity-inclusion-forum/
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SUMMARY:Women in MedTech
DESCRIPTION:Women remain underrepresented on MedTech boards\, even though governance decisions are crucial to the industry’s future. The Women in Medtech Forum supports SAMED’s commitment to empowering women by preparing them for board roles\, enhancing their influence in decision‑making\, and strengthening leadership across the MedTech sector. \nWomen serving on the SAMED Board will be in attendance and actively engaged\, enriching the conversation through shared experience and lived governance perspectives. \nWomen on Boards: In Conversation with Dr Sybil Seoka\, SAMED Board Member & Chair\, Professional Provident Society \nPanellists: \n\nDelia Ndlovu – Chair\, Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa\nJudith Chinkumbi – Deputy Group Company Secretary\, Professional Provident Society\nTracy Moonsamy – SAMED Board Member & Chair for Diversity and Inclusion Committee\n\nGain: \n\nPractical guidance on positioning for board roles within MedTech and beyond\nHonest\, real-world governance insights from experienced women board leaders\nClarity on building credibility\, readiness\, and influence in leadership and decision-making spaces\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nAll SAMED members are invited but especially:\n\nWomen in MedTech\nMen who mentor women\nTransformation Managers\n\n\n\nCost to Attend \n\nSAMED Members: Free\nNon-Members (MedTech companies and service providers to the MedTech industry only): R500.00 per person (Excl. VAT)\nContact Nomthi Mnisi at communication@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering\n\nTerms & Conditions: \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve or prohibit registration by non-members.\nNon-member attendance will only be permitted if fee paid in advance of the event.w\n\nRegistration \nClick here to register
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