When is it not racism? For the past 22 years, the South African government, led by the staunchly communist African National Congress (ANC), has enforced a policy known as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). Cloaked in the grand rhetoric typical of communist ideology, it was presented as a noble endeavor to "redress historical economic disparities from the apartheid era." BEE promised to elevate Black South Africans through strategic measures like preferential procurement, employment equity, skills development, and ownership initiatives, all designed to champion equitable wealth distribution and economic inclusion. This initiative swiftly evolved into the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) framework, launched in 2004.In practice, BBBEE enshrines racial discrimination into South African law, systematically sidelining white citizens from economic opportunities. Aspiring to secure government contracts? You’ll need impeccable BEE credentials—ideally, surrendering 30% ...
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