by Shaun Smit | Apr 16, 2025 | Employee Ownership (ESOP)
Why senior leaders must be on board to drive a successful ESOP Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are a powerful way for businesses to engage staff, boost retention, and meet Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) objectives. Achieving ESOP success needs the full...
by Shaun Smit | Apr 9, 2025 | BEE Ownership
How Broad-based Ownership Schemes could mitigate the crippling impact of US aid cuts Like most people, I was shocked by US President Trump’s unexpected cut in foreign aid. I knew South Africa would be impacted but was curious about just how far this could affect us. ...
by Shaun Smit | Feb 6, 2025 | Transformation News
Government’s proposed Transformation Fund: highway to growth or pothole? According to Minister of DTIC, Parks Tau, the fund will be a public-private partnership managed through a National Empowerment Fund SPV – read the article published in IOL – here....
by Shaun Smit | Feb 6, 2025 | Transformation News
Transformation fund | R100bn set aside for black-owned businesses eNCA interview – The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition has unveiled plans to establish a R100-billion Transformation Fund which aims to advance South Africa’s constitutional...
by Shaun Smit | Oct 8, 2024 | Employee Ownership (ESOP)
11 things to consider before implementing ESOPs in South Africa ESOPs in South Africa offer multinationals a way to align employee interests with business growth while meeting BEE compliance requirements. This guide outlines the key steps for structuring,...
