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Commission to root out fronting “We want the public to know about these cases of fronting and misrepresentation of B-BBEE status, to raise awareness of these practices that are detrimental to transformation, and criminal in nature, with a view to identify and prevent them from occurring in our economy”

B-BBEE Commissioner Zodwa Ntuli

Johannesburg - Fronting, where a black person or entity is given a stake but does not get the powers associated with it, remains the biggest challenge to the power of the B-BBEE Act to deliver on economic transformation, the B-BBEE Commission has warned.

Speaking at the recent launch of the commission’s Investigations and Enforcement Webinar Session, the commission indicated that of the 822 complaints received since 2016, 687, or 83,5% were due to fronting. The mining, transport, construction and engineering sectors account for most fronting complaints.

B-BBEE Commissioner Zodwa Ntuli said fronting needs to be rooted out if South Africa is to achieve its goal of an inclusive economy.

“The commission considers compliance with the B-BBEE Act as critical to achieve the envisaged change in the patterns of ownership through transfer of productive assets of the South African economy to black people. Fronting and misrepresentation sabotages this with these fraudulent schemes and falsification of status,” she said.

After fronting, 70 falsified BBBEE Certificates and 42 contractual complaints accounted for the most common complaints received

by the commission. To date some 386 cases have been finalised, of which 22 were referred to the CIPC; and seven to the National Prosecution Authority and the police.

The commission has in seven cases instituted proceedings in court to restrain any breach of the B-BBEE Act or to obtain appropriate remedial relief. Six entities have initiated review processes in the high court against the commission.

The B-BBEE Commission was created in 2016, following the 2013 amendments to the B-BBEE Act to oversee the implementation of the B-BBEE Act, which includes receiving complaints and acting against fronting practices and other violations of the B-BBEE Act. The B-BBEE Act requires that all organs of state and public entities include B-BBEE requirements in determining qualification criteria for issuing of licences, concessions or other authorisations, sale of assets, incentives and grants, and implementation of preferential procurement.

Given B-BBEE requirements, some non-compliant entities, aided by consultants or advisors, and with involvement of rent seekers in most instances, devised schemes to circumvent the requirements to access government opportunities, which

amount to fronting practice. This is often done in a sophisticated way and difficult to detect at times.

The schemes range from basic ownership structures with one or two shareholders, to complex structures involving thousands of people through multiple corporate vehicles that purport to have black ownership.

In some instances, non-compliant entities simply bought B-BBEE certificates with a compliant status from unscrupulous verification agencies, aimed at accessing contracts, licences, incentives, etc from government.

Ntuli said: “We want the public to know about these cases of fronting and misrepresentation of B-BBEE status, to raise awareness of these practices that are detrimental to transformation, and criminal in nature, with a view to identify and prevent them from occurring in our economy. Our ability to publish findings in cases is restricted by the Act, and this has significantly affected communication to the public.”

The investigation report notes that a multitude of trends that constitute a criminal offence continue to undermine the objectives of the BBBEE Act. These trends include, among

others, willing black participants to fronting, non-existent participants in Broad Based Ownership Schemes and trusts, non-adherence to section 10 of the B-BBEE Act by organs of state and public entities, false or fraudulent B-BBEE certificates and white people, Chinese people and foreign nationals claiming black ownership.

Any person convicted of fronting may be imprisoned for up to 10 years, and an entity may be fined up to 10 per cent of their annual turnover in accordance with Section 13O of the B-BBEE Act. The commission aims to emphasise cancellation of contracts, licences, blacklisting of entities under the PPPFA and delinquency processes for those involved in addition to referral to criminal law enforcement agencies.

The commission was established in terms of Section 13B of the amended B-BBEE Act No 46 of 2013 effective from 6 June 2016.

Its mandate, among others, is to supervise and encourage adherence to the B-BBEE Act in the interest of the public, to promote good governance and accountability by creating an efficient environment for the promotion and implementation of the objectives of broad-based black economic empowerment.

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BCom Human Resource Management: A Modern Approach to People-Management

By Dr Hendrik Botha and Dr Janet Viljoen

Picture this: you are the Human Resource Manager at a small, Silicon-valley style tech start-up in Cape Town. You might rollerblade between your office and the canteen to take ‘stock’ with a colleague over a cup of coffee. Your role as HR specialist will primarily revolve around understanding the needs of the start-up so as to actively recruit the most qualified and tech-savvy individuals who can realise the company’s dream (vision and goals) while fitting into the culture perfectly.

It is a new dawn for Human Resource (HR) Management: no longer is “HR” only about personnel administration and “hiring and firing”. Today’s modern HR Manager is pivotal to the company’s strategic success, is fully involved in talent management, coaching, organisational development and is a leader in the creation of the organisation’s culture. The HR specialist is responsible for specifically delegated statutory and management advice, building teams of talent within the organisation and inspiring employee empowerment. The person who holds this position is enthusiastic, peoplefocussed, and participates in - and is inspired by - the strategic goals of the organisation. Stephen Hawking has been credited with noting that in the age of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, “only the most caring, creative and supervisory roles will remain of importance”: in other words, the human element that does remain will become ever-more valuable and important to the overall business venture.

Another scene: you are part of the Human Resource Management team for a multinational with offices on every continent.

You are used to taking calls at odd hours of the morning given the time difference between your base in Johannesburg and the headquarters in Brisbane, Australia. Your role includes oversight of legal compliance for all talent recruitment and appointment, but equally important is your team’s role in maintaining healthy employee-employer relations, cross-continentally.

Boston’s brand-new programme offering is the Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Human Resource Management (BCom HRM). It has been designed with the needs of tomorrow’s economy in mind, and it boasts bespoke modules that have been informed by careful research into the modern role of the Human Resource specialist: HR as strategic partner, employee advocate, and champion for change. Today’s HR Manager is situated front and centre of the executive team and it is to this specialist that

Dr Janet Viljoen leadership will turn for advice and business solutions that make best use of the most important resource the company has to offer: its talent.

It would be fair to say that the modern BCom graduate who holds a specialisation in HR is multi-talented. Not only have you assimilated the fundamental commercial acumen that the BCom degree offers you, but you’ve added to that a layer of crisp, clear people-management, understanding of team dynamics, and the management of metrics associated with performance goals. The foundation of a BCom degree is modules including Strategic Management, Financial Management, Economics, Business Ethics, Research Methods and Project Management. Boston’s core set of BCom modules included in the BCom HRM have a proven track record, with a supportive team of educators and exceptional learning mate-

rial backing your journey toward successful graduation and entry into the workplace. To this we add the exciting modules specific to developing tomorrow’s Human Resource Manager, including Workplace Psychology, International HRM, Performance & Reward Management Systems, Human Resource Analytics, Employee Relations and Labour Law, and Organisational Development & Skills Administration.

What role do you see yourself playing in an organisation once you have graduated?

Do you dream of positively influencing organisational culture, ensuring that individuals’ wellbeing is prioritised alongside their productivity? Have you ever dreamed of combining your love of all things commercial with your ability to engage people? This is the perfect qualification to prepare you for a role that is at once people-centred, and business-focussed. Ever wondered if you could combine your BCom with your ability to social influence? This is your opportunity.

Start your higher education journey today.

You do not need to wait to “see what happens with COVID-19”. Rest assured that Boston has implemented the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the national regulations in place for Higher Education Institutions. In keeping with our studentcentred approach to education, we are committed to ensuring, as new regulations become live at the different risk-assessment levels of national government, that we maintain clear communication channels with our students across various media platforms. Boston has also implemented several interventions to support the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) commitment to “Save the Academic Year, Save Lives.”

The journey doesn’t end with your BCom HRM… that is merely the beginning of your adventure into the fast moving space that is the modern business-place. Further study is possible after completing your BCom HRM and the options are endless – your choices include postgraduate programmes in many commercial specialities such as Management, Corporate Governance or Leadership as examples, or deeper specialisation in Human Resource Management such as Labour Relations, etc. Don’t limit your vision: the step you take to apply today and register to start in July could be the first step toward your MBA degree.

Africa is ready for a new crop of leaders.

Boston is ready to partner with you!

Chat to a training advisor on 011 551 2000 or visit www.boston.co.za for more info.

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Crooks exploit employees’ social networks Tech Reporter

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here are several web services that employees of small and medium businesses often access while working, including YouTube, Facebook, Google services and WhatsApp, some of these being the most exploited by cybercriminals as a springboard for phishing.

However, this list differs from the services that employers tend to limit for use on corporate devices, according to Kaspersky. While organisations can have different priorities and permissions for what web services can be used by their employees, it is still important to make sure they stay protected from any cyber-risks.

It is important for organisations to understand threats and how they can infiltrate corporate endpoints, for example, through phishing in cloud services. Once a web service becomes popular, it may turn into a more attractive target from scammers.

For example, the TikTok app gained enormous popularity over the past few years. It appeared to be flooded with fake accounts and scammers who are improving their skills as the service rises in popularity. Protection from such scams and phishing attempts is crucial to ensure both personal user accounts and corporate data and devices remain safe.

According to statistics of events captured in a Kaspersky product, the top five web services employees access more often from their corporate devices include YouTube, Facebook, Google Drive, Gmail and WhatsApp. Unfortunately, these are also exploited for phishing and other malicious actions. Kaspersky analysis revealed the top five applications where phishing attempts were found most often.

In Facebook there were 4,5 million phishing attempts; WhatsApp, 3,7 million; Amazon 3,3 million; Apple 3,1

Security expert Tatyana Sidorina

million and in Netflix 2,7 million.

Google’s offerings including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, took sixth position with 1.5 million phishing attempts. With the two lists sharing many of the services, these results only confirm the trend that popular applications have become valuable platforms for fraudsters’ malicious actions. The product statistics also showed what web applications are most likely to be limited on organisations’ corporate devices. The top five most blocked applications only include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn. And while it includes Facebook, which is actively exploited by scammers, it doesn’t include messengers, file sharing or mail services, maybe because they are for working as well as for personal needs.

Security expert at Kaspersky Tatyana Sidorina says: “We can’t imagine our lives without different web services, including social media, messenger apps and file sharing platforms. They allow us to communicate and share ideas, images and inspiration; and this has become a reality when the world has spent months online this year.

However, it is important for any organisation to understand where threats may come from, and what technology and awareness measures are needed to prevent them. Businesses also need to provide their employees with comfortable use of services they require, so it is crucial to get the balance right.”

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Bursary to empower marketing aspirants Johannesburg - The AAA School of Advertising has partnered with alumnus Abey Mokgwatsane and the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) to empower the next generation of marketing professionals.

Mokgwatsane is a successful communications and business professional, currently managing executive of brand, communications and sponsorships at Vodacom.

The role of black women in the marketing industry is missing. Inspired by his late grandmother Nnete Modise, the Nnete Modise Bursary was born. This will provide funding for a young black female towards a marketing degree at the AAA School of Advertising.

Mokgwatsane says the bursary is for study from first-year through to completion of the marketing degree.

“This is part of my commitment in the fight against gender-based violence, as economic emancipation of women can go a long way in the fight against GBV,” Mokgwatsane says.

Acting CEO of AAA School of Advertising Dr Ludi Koekemoer says Mokgwatsane is working in the industry that sees first-hand the potential of an amazing career path.

“He is passionate about developing young people’s potential, our aim is to facilitate empowerment of young people to grow in this industry,” Koekemoer says.

Requirements for applicants include that the applicant resides outside main commercial centres; a written motivation of 500 words from the applicant’s educator accompanied by matric results; a motivation letter from the student detailing economic status and proof of residence.

The ACA will administer the process on behalf of the Nnete Modise Bursary. All submissions must be sent to az.oc.asaca@einalem. Closing date is 13 November.

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This year’s Walk the Talk supports Covid-19 victims

Since its inception 19 years ago, the event has grown into the largest mass participation event in the southern hemisphere with up to 60 000 participants

Station manager Thabisile Mbete

Johannesburg - This year talk radio station 702’s Walk the Talk event happens virtually on 8 November.

Since its inception 19 years ago, the event has grown into the largest mass participation event in the southern hemisphere with up to 60 000 participants. It inspires a sense of community and camaraderie as people flock to the streets of Johannesburg.

It also inspired the brand-new 702 positioning #LetsWalkTheTalk.

This year, Covid-19 halted mass participation events, however 702 is once again

calling on people to Walk the Talk with the station.

The station’s manager Thabisile Mbete says they decided to still do the event.

“But this year we are doing it virtually and in support of those affected by Covid-19. We want to help break the stigma associated with the virus and in support of those who lost loved ones and incomes. We also want to tell the good news that came out of the pandemic, stories of hope and resilience,” she says.

The 2020 virtual edition of 702 Walk the Talk event will happen on Sunday, 8 Novem-

ber 2020, over three distances; three, five and 10 kilometres.

All distances are completed at the participant’s own pace and in their own space between 6:00 and 18:00 on the day.

“With summer in the air, we see this event as a marker for better things to come. We have made it this far, it’s time to chin up, have hope and walk forward together,” says Mbete.

People from around South Africa and the world can join the walk in support for those affected by Covid-19 by entering at www.walkthetalk.co.za.

The closing date for entries is 7 November 2020 at 17:00.

Tips to prevent car hijackings Johannesburg - Police are investigating several cases of car hijacking, and have given several tips for motorists to prevent getting hijacked.

Police spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele says motorists must always be alert when driving around the Johannesburg CBD, including the Fordsburg and Mayfair areas.

“When approaching an intersection or traffic lights keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. That will give you enough space to swerve and speed off

if you suspect something. Refrain from concentrating on your cellphone while on the intersection. You must look on your mirrors right and left, as well as the front mirror which shows you the rear of your vehicle. Refrain from parking anywhere while waiting for someone, particularly during the night. Always ensure that your doors are locked and windows closed. Also install a tracker on your vehicle,” Mbele says.

He adds that in case of a hijacking motorists my not try any heroics.

“Remain calm and try to memorize how the suspects look. A description of the suspects is very important; any scar or tattoo you see from them, and descriptions of the clothes they are wearing. If possible the brand name and colour of the car the suspects were using. Once you become a victim of car hijacking, get to the nearest police station and report it as soon as possible. Working together we will subdue the escalation of car hijacking around the Johannesburg Central policing precinct,” Mbele says.

Bogus cops arrested Johannesburg - On Wednesday police in conjunction with the community patrollers arrested a man and a woman aged 35 and 45 for impersonating police officers and extortion at corner Sophie de Bruyn and Twist streets.

Police spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said the suspects allegedly robbed a 28year- old man and his partner. “The victims were from Mpumalanga to buy some clothing when they were confronted by the bogus police. The female suspect showed them a fake appointment card and they demanded their passports. The victims failed to produce passports and they demanded R500 from both

of them. The victims gave them R200 and police came to their rescue. The money was recovered from the male suspect, together with handcuffs. The fake appointment card was also recovered from the female suspect,” Mbele said.

Johannesburg Central Station Commander Brigadier Perumal commended the good work done by the police and the community patrollers.

He said: “Bogus police tarnish the image of the police because victims think they are genuine police. Corruption in the SAPS is condemned in the strongest possible terms.”

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SA filmmaker a finalist in Africa short film contest Arts Correspondent

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outh African filmmaker Bernard Myburgh has been included in the Africa in Motion Film Festival (AiM) shortlist for the annual short film competition.

Myburgh was selected for his short film Roger.

AiM’s annual Short Film Competition has been running since 2008, and this year it received over 450 entries of outstanding quality and variety including animation. Africa in Motion aims to uplift the brilliance of African cinema, and this year’s competition is exemplary of the talented work that these aspiring creators continue to produce.

The competition supports the work of young and upcoming African talent in the industry.

Filmmakers from Africa and the diaspora were invited to submit short films made after 2018, with a running time of no more than 30 minutes.

The winning film and director will be announced at the festival’s closing and will win a prize of £500, or about R10 600. Viewers will be able to submit star ratings after watching the short films and an Audience Choice Award will be granted as a result.

Viewing committee member Ben Allardyce says: “Ranging in topic, theme and form, the virtuosity of African film has shone through this unprecedented period. The selection process wasn’t easy this year due to the range of great films that were submitted.

However, we have managed to select 15 insightful films that we feel exhibit the strength and power of African filmmaking.”

The winner will be selected by a jury of international film practitioners well versed on the experiences of African and black diaspora filmmakers.

The selected films for the Short Film Competition are Roger by Bernard Myburgh (South Africa, 2020); Da Yie (Good Night) by Anthony Nti (Ghana, 2019); Habib by Shady Fouad (Egypt, 2019);

A still from Bernard Myburgh’s short film Roger

Henet Ward (Ward’s Henna Party) by Morad Mostafa (Egypt, 2019); The Trap by Nada Riyadh (Egypt, 2019); The Volcano’s Last Wish by Guenny K Pires (Cape Verde, 2020); Bablinga by Fabien Dao (Burkina Faso, 2020); Kauna Pawa (Invisibles) by Joel Haikali (Namibia, 2019); This Day Won’t Last by Mouaad el Salem (Tunisia, 2020); Sun and Moon by Amira El Badry (Egypt, 2020); Serotonin by Shehab Satti (Sudan, 2018); Ser Feliz No Vão (Happy in the Gap) by Lucas H Rossi dos Santos (Brazil, 2020); Troublemaker by Olive Nwosu (Nigeria, 2019); Journée Noire by Yoro Mbaye (Senegal, 2019); and We do what we can

by Kwake Awuku Asabre (United Kingdom, 2019).

During November this year AiM will host three panel discussions with some of the directors who are featured in the short film competition.

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SAFA urges corporates to support women’s soccer The SAFA president said he is aware of the concerns regarding inequality in remuneration between women’s football as compared to their male counterparts Sports Reporter

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outh African Football Association (SAFA) president Dr Danny Jordaan has urged more corporates to support women’s football.

Dr Jordaan and SAFA CEO, Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe visited the South African Senior Women’s National team as well as the Under 17 Women’s team at the SAFA National Technical Centre, where both teams were in preparation for the 2020 COSAFA Women’s Cup that

will run concurrently from 3-14 November 2020.

Dr Jordaan said women’s football should receive special focus and support from all South Africans, especially sponsors.

The SAFA president said he is aware of the concerns regarding inequality in remuneration between women’s football as compared to their male counterparts.

“Women’s football is growing massively and it is coming with more opportunities for women as

we have witnessed more of our players going abroad and soon we will witness Mamelodi Sundowns ladies team partake in the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League.

That shows that the women’s game deserves better. However, we can’t give what we don’t have; we need more sponsors to assist Sasol who have to stretch out support to both the Sasol League and the National team. We believe in Banyana Banyana and we are proud of what they have achieved. The COSAFA Cup

tournament will yet again be good preparation for the Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifiers, because if you can conquer your region, you can conquer Africa,” Dr Jordaan said.

Since the Covid-19 outbreak, there were concerns that women’s football would take the back seat but Dr Jordaan assured Banyana coach Desiree Ellis, Under-17 coach Simphiwe Dludlu and all the players at the selection camp that women’s football remains SAFA’s priority.

Safa president Dr Danny Jordaan