This refers to my blog post over the weekend. To summarise, I am looking to inundate the DTI with legitimate requests for an explanation of why they went ahead with these codes when many people didn't agree with them. For those companies/people who didn't send in comments there are a variety of reasons to submit a PAJA application. This is what I requested.
- The reasons behind your rejecting my comments regarding the codes of good practice (attached).
- In addition as a white business owner I request that you furnish me the reasons why my 100% black-owned counterparts who turnover less than R50m should be accelerated to a level one status without contributing to any form of nation building or empowerment.
- It is respectfully requested for the Minister to explain why the current BEE codes of good practice (29617) are no longer adequate to address the empowerment needs of South Africa.
- And finally would the Minister please explain to me in writing as to how he could have published a document that lacks the clarity that is needed to implement such dramatic changes in the empowerment arena
My complete document is here. And there is a proforma template you can use here. It seems as though the application needs to be addressed to Nomonde Mesatywa directly. I would recommend that you copy the following people in on the application (all email addresses can be found in the hyperlinks). Sipho Zikode, Liso Steto, Takalani Tambani, T Matshego and Koos Roelofse. You must copy I Neethling who is listed as the contact email address for the minister.
I am definitely pushing for a judicial review which will cost money. I'm also looking for concerned people who would be willing to put up some money for this application. However the first thing I want to do is show the DTI that they can't just publish any old piece of rubbish and think we will continue tolerating it. We only have about 70 days left in which to do so.
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