Sakeliga is a purpose-built vehicle for mission-aligned partners to build a thriving economy for businesses and the communities they serve. We develop high-impact, scalable solutions to state failure through strategic litigation and alternative governance structures.
The Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority fails to withdraw it's unlawful BEE policy
The Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has been denying Fidelity Fund Certificates (FFCs) to property practitioners based on BEE status since at least April 2024, preventing them from legally operating.
Sakeliga has demanded the PPRA provide a written undertaking to withdraw and reverse the policy, prompted by recent reports of a temporary hold by the PPRA.
The PPRA has not officially changed its position and is ignoring demands to publicly withdraw the policy, reopen denied FFC applications, and commit to avoiding similar BEE-based restrictions in the future.
31 Jul 2024
Sakeliga wins special punitive costs order against North West Government and COGTA
Sakeliga has obtained a punitive costs order against the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the North West Government.
The court found that they were “trying to circumvent their constitutional duty” and that their opposition to Sakeliga was “totally unnecessary.”
27 Jul 2024
Update: Three new harmful Acts signed by President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s enactment on 23 July 2024 of three new pieces of legislation poses grave threats to the economic environment.
Once implementation by the multi-party government starts, the Public Procurement Act, National Small Enterprise Amendment Act, and Climate Change Act will increase the cost of doing business in South Africa while accelerating state failure.
Each is potentially harmful on its own and all add to an ominous series of legislative threats along with the recently signed NHI Act, employment equity regulations, and third-wave BEE directives.
26 Jul 2024
Three new legislative threats to the economy now signed by the President
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s enactment on 23 July 2024 of three new pieces of legislation poses grave threats to the economic environment.
Once implementation by the multi-party government starts, the Public Procurement Act, National Small Enterprise Amendment Act, and Climate Change Act will increase the cost of doing business in South Africa while accelerating state failure.
Each is potentially harmful on its own and all add to an ominous series of legislative threats along with the recently signed NHI Act, employment equity regulations, and third-wave BEE directives. Businesses would do well to anticipate the effects of the attempted implementation on their operations as well as on implications for the stability of the multi-party government.
24 Jul 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa Signs New Law on State Procurement [Sakeliga Press Release]
The Public Procurement Act, signed today, is a recipe for accelerated state failure.
This Act seeks to severely restrict state entities' procurement choices, increasing expenses and diminishing service quality whilst potentially facilitating corruption on an unprecedented scale.
The Act is both unconstitutional and harmful.
Full press release: https://sakeliga.co.za/en/procurement-act-a-recipe-for-accelerated-state-failure/
4 Jul 2024
The 2024 elections and beyond: Sakeliga's strategy and what we will do next
The national election has ushered in more fluid and competitive political dynamics. Most analysis is currently focussed on how this may lead to better government and state administration, but at Sakeliga we also ask how it affects our long-term strategic aim. In the increasing political complexity, we see opportunities not only to improve the government’s impact on the business environment but also to ultimately redefine the state’s role in the economy.
Because elections emphasise short-term political matters, it is easy to forget that the role of the state itself can, and at times must, be changed. Throughout its history, the state has both expanded and been rolled back, depending on the strength and authority of other organised sections of society able to think well beyond five-year election cycles.
At Sakeliga, we consider the coming decade of increasing political complexity an opportunity to reform governance, yes, but also to fundamentally renegotiate the state-business relationship.
For more information, visit - https://bit.ly/3VP4VpC
6 Jun 2024
Sakeliga Protects Municipal Dispute Processes with Urgent Court Order in North West
Municipal end-users do not have to pay for services not delivered to them or not correctly invoiced, as long as they conduct themselves reasonably and follow a legally sound process.
For more info, visit - https://sakeliga.co.za/en/sakeliga-protects-municipal-dispute-processes-with-urgent-court-order-in-north-west/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=en_ditsobotla_press_release (https://sakeliga.co.za/en/sakeliga-protects-municipal-dispute-processes-with-urgent-court-order-in-north-west/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=en_ditsobotla_press_releas)
6 Jun 2024
FSTC is Changing its Tune - Tries to Evade Accountability
The FSTC continues without merit to delay in handing over information to Sakeliga pertaining to its BEE policies and its supposed authority to demand compliance.
For more info, visit - https://sakeliga.co.za/en/fstc-is-changing-its-tune-and-trying-to-evade-accountability/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=en_fstc_press_release (https://sakeliga.co.za/en/fstc-is-changing-its-tune-and-trying-to-evade-accountability/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=en_fstc_press_release)
6 Jun 2024
The 3rd Wave of BEE
First Wave BEE: political manoeuvring as markets open up (Since 1994)
Second Wave BEE: the statutory phase (Since 2004)
Third Wave BEE: access control (Since ~2018)
More information at - https://sakeliga.co.za/en/the-third-wave-of-bee-what-it-is-and-why-it-must-be-stopped/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=bee_3rd_wave
30 May 2024
Urgent Application to Protect Municipal Dispute Process in Lichtenburg
Businesses in Lichtenburg, a local services association, and Sakeliga have brought an urgent court application against the Ditsobotla Local Municipality over illegal power cuts.
For more information - https://sakeliga.co.za/en/dringende-aansoek-om-munisipale-dispuutproses-in-lichtenburg-te-beskerm/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=en_ditsobotla_may_2024 (https://sakeliga.co.za/en/dringende-aansoek-om-munisipale-dispuutproses-in-lichtenburg-te-beskerm/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=en_ditsobotla_may)
27 May 2024
FSTC Goes into Evasion Mode
The Financial Sector Transformation Council (FSTC) has responded evasively to Sakeliga’s request that it proves its authority for the recent demand that all financial institutions submit B-BBEE compliance reporting by 28 June.
For more info, visit - https://sakeliga.co.za/en/fstc-goes-into-evasion-mode-after-sakeligas-bee-authority-probe/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=en_fstc_press_release
16 May 2024
NHI must be resisted resolutely for as long as necessary
Sakeliga considers the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act an unacceptable and irresponsible legislative proposal and will oppose its implementation.
For more, visit - https://sakeliga.co.za/en/nhi-must-be-resisted-resolutely-for-as-long-as-necessary/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=podcast_description&utm_campaign=nhi
7 May 2024
New Employment Equity Draft Regulations are Unworkable Quotas
The February 2024 Employment Equity draft Regulations propose an elaborate quota system for employment based primarily on race. The Regulations are unworkable.
For more information, visit - https://sakeliga.co.za/en/new-employment-equity-draft-regulations-are-unworkable-quotas/
27 Apr 2024
Property regulator says do BEE or close down your business
Tens of thousands of estate agents, property developers, property administrators, landlords, direct property sellers, auctioneers, property advertisers, and other “property practitioners” have been told to do BEE or stop operating.
23 Apr 2024
FSTC’s BEE Reporting
Sakeliga questions and seeks clarification on the Financial Sector Transformation Council’s (FSTC) authority to compel compliance with BEE reporting from financial services businesses.
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