Poor Economic Empowerment - DA’s answer to BEE. PLUS: Slain auditor update

On one hand, the ANC’s championing of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) has certainly succeeded in putting money into black people’s hands, a majority race excluded from enjoying the fruits of our country’s economy for centuries. But BBBEE’s critics, on the other hand, claim that the wealth this contentious policy has generated has often landed in the laps of a small elite group with strong political ties. So, in apartheid’s shadow, what could potentially take BBBEE’s place? The ANC’s government of national unity partner, the DA, claims to have the answer. And the journalist covering the party’s latest proposal is Siyamtanda Capa, our guest in this edition of The Lead. Later, in our trending topic, the plot thickens, with our investigations team detailing evidence that slain auditor Mpho Mafole’s work was hindered from within the City of Ekurhuleni. Finally, revelations of a double agent shocked the nation in 2003 with “On This Day in SA History”. You can send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note with your questions or thoughts on the show: 072 562 3179. To advertise in the show: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.