In an era of digital evolution, the Johannesburg Attorneys Association is embracing technology to enhance legal operations. Through initiatives like webinars, online learning, and automated systems for court practices, JAA is leading the charge in digital integration. The association encourages members to leverage tools for efficient case management and staying updated with contemporary legal challenges. This focus on modernization is critical for attorneys seeking to remain competitive in a fast-evolving industry​
Market Development: The black business owners will align with the G-20 initiatives in terms of trade facilitation and take away the feel of trends and standards within the global market. This will position black businesses advantageously in both domestic and international markets.
The major difficulties faced by emerging Black enterprises in the global south include socio-economic disparities, poor support services, and little access to capital. Given that these are structural hindrances which may stand in the way of growth and entrepreneurial success, the need for focused interventions is important as a means of bringing into being an environment that is inclusive, which can facilitate both opportunity and sustainability in the business landscape
As our country participates in the global economy, there is a need to ensure that the structures and policies meant for the empowerment of black entrepreneurs are very much operational.
Essential legislations like the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment B-BBEE (Act 46 of 2013) and the Companies Act (Act 71 of 2008) must be used in a bid to promote equality in business participation. Sufficient framework adjustments should be made in order to ensure that procurement practices are favorable and initiatives such as the Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) should be implemented in such a way that they improve access to capital.
Furthermore, engaging these policies under the G-20 will encourage global collaborations that will expose black entrepreneurs from the Global South to global networks, funding, and technology. Adequate mentoring and capacity building initiatives put in place will enable the black owned businesses in South Africa to compete in the international market. Lastly, these opportunities and more legislative backing, enable our country to build a just and inclusive economy that will achieve dual purpose of social economic development and meeting the economic objectives of our country.
About the Author
Olwethu Diladal is a Policy Research Committee Member of the Black Management Forum, a graduate from the University of Johannesburg in Public Management and Governance with Specialization in Public Human Resources and Public Policy.
