1.What is the definition of Black Economic Empowerment?

“Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) is a program launched by the South African government to redress the inequalities of Apartheid by giving previously disadvantaged groups (black Africans, Coloureds, Indians and Chinese (declared to be Black in June 2008^[1]) who are SA citizens) economic opportunities previously not available to them. It includes measures such as Employment Equity, skills development, ownership, management, socio-economic development and preferential procurement.” To read more go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Economic_Empowerment

2. How do I apply for an Empowerdex Rating?

Ratings and Services; Rating Process

3. What are the costs to get rated?

Ratings and Services; Rating Fee Matrix

4. What are the various rating scores that can be achieved and what status does this relate to?

Ratings and Services; Rating Process

5. What are the different types of ratings Empowerdex offers?

Ratings and Services; Types of Ratings

6. Who are updated SANAS accredited verification agencies?

http://www.sanas.co.za/directory/bbee_default.php

7. How do I learn more about BEE, the rating process and the Codes of Good Practice?

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