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B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit Template — EME / QSE — South Africa
Every South African EME (Exempted Micro Enterprise, ≤R10M turnover) and 51%+ Black-Owned QSE (Qualifying Small Enterprise, R10M-R50M) can use a Sworn Affidavit as a B-BBEE certificate instead of going through full SANAS verification. Our free template generates a 2019 Amended Codes-compliant affidavit with automatic Level calculator, Commissioner of Oaths recital, the 6 June 2025 CIPC enhancements (SIC code + Sector Charter Council) and tender-ready CSD supplier helper.
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SWORN AFFIDAVIT — B-BBEE
Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd · Reg 2015/123456/07 · Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) — Generic Codes
Affidavit Date: 20 May 2026
B-BBEE Level 2 (125% recognition)
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA · SWORN AFFIDAVIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ACT 53 OF 2003 (AS AMENDED BY ACT 46 OF 2013) AND THE AMENDED CODES OF GOOD PRACTICE
I, the undersigned, Thandi Nkosi, with South African Identity Number 8003150000087, in my capacity as Chief Executive Officer being a Director of Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd (CIPC Registration No. 2015/123456/07) of 22 Fredman Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg 2196 (the "Entity"), do hereby make this affidavit and state under oath that the facts deposed to are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Entity contact: Tel +27 11 234 5678 · Email info@meridiangroup.co.za · Web www.meridiangroup.co.za.
1.
B-BBEE CLASSIFICATION
The Entity qualifies as a Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) — Generic Codes in terms of paragraph 4 of Statement 000 (Code Series 000) of the Amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice, Gazette 36928 of 11 October 2013, on the basis that it has an annual total revenue of R10 million or less.
The Entity's most recent annual total revenue is ZAR 8 500 000, which falls within R5 million to R10 million. SIC Code: 62010 (Software development and IT consulting).
The Entity's most recent annual total revenue is ZAR 8 500 000, which falls within R5 million to R10 million. SIC Code: 62010 (Software development and IT consulting).
2.
BLACK OWNERSHIP AND AUTOMATIC B-BBEE LEVEL
The Entity is 95% owned by Black South Africans within the meaning of the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003. Of the Black South African ownership, 70% is held by Black South African women.
On this basis, the Entity qualifies for an automatic B-BBEE Level 2 status with a 125% procurement recognition level under the 2019 Amended Codes of Good Practice.
On this basis, the Entity qualifies for an automatic B-BBEE Level 2 status with a 125% procurement recognition level under the 2019 Amended Codes of Good Practice.
3.
APPLICABLE SECTOR CODE
The Entity is subject to the ICT Sector Code, which overrides the Generic Codes for the Entity's sector. The EME threshold for this sector is R10 million and the QSE band is R10 million to R50 million.
Sector Charter Council acknowledgement: The Entity acknowledges the ICT Sector Charter Council established under the ICT Sector Code of Good Practice, and undertakes to comply with the applicable scorecard, targets and reporting requirements published by the Council.
The Entity expressly undertakes to comply with the Priority Elements and Sub-Minimum thresholds of the applicable sector scorecard for the duration of this affidavit, and to obtain a SANAS-accredited verification certificate at the next renewal cycle should the Entity exceed the sector EME / QSE threshold.
Sector Charter Council acknowledgement: The Entity acknowledges the ICT Sector Charter Council established under the ICT Sector Code of Good Practice, and undertakes to comply with the applicable scorecard, targets and reporting requirements published by the Council.
The Entity expressly undertakes to comply with the Priority Elements and Sub-Minimum thresholds of the applicable sector scorecard for the duration of this affidavit, and to obtain a SANAS-accredited verification certificate at the next renewal cycle should the Entity exceed the sector EME / QSE threshold.
4.
OWNERSHIP DETAIL
The Entity is 70% owned by Thandi Nkosi (Black South African, SA ID 8003150000087), 25% owned by Sipho Mthembu (Black South African, SA ID 7807205009088) and 5% owned by Pieter van der Merwe (White South African, SA ID 7505105009087). Total Black South African ownership: 95%. Black Women South African ownership: 70% (Thandi Nkosi). All Black owners are SA Black; there are no permanent non-SA Black holders in the ownership chain.
5.
VALIDITY AND RENEWAL CALENDAR
This affidavit is valid for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the affidavit date, being the date on which the Commissioner of Oaths affixes the stamp and signature below. An expired affidavit is not accepted by buyers, funders or in government tenders. A renewal reminder is set for 19 April 2027 (approximately 11 months from the affidavit date) to allow time to convene the Commissioner of Oaths appointment before expiry.
6.
TENDER AND SUPPLIER USE
This affidavit is issued for use in: (a) participation in public-sector procurement under the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 section 10 and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000; (b) onboarding by private-sector buyers operating B-BBEE supplier programmes; and (c) any other lawful purpose in which a valid B-BBEE status confirmation is required. State suppliers must register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) at www.csd.gov.za and upload this affidavit as a supporting document for B-BBEE status confirmation. The Entity is currently registered on the CSD with supplier registration number MAAA1234567.
7.
TRUTH AND FRONTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I confirm under oath that the facts deposed to herein are within my personal knowledge, are true and correct, and are not misleading in any respect. I acknowledge the offence of fronting under sections 13F and 13O of the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003, which carries penalties of up to 10% of the entity's annual turnover and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years, and confirm that the ownership and classification set out in this affidavit are not a fronting practice.
Signed at Sandton, Johannesburg on this 20 May 2026 day.
DEPONENT
Thandi Nkosi
Chief Executive Officer
Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd
Date: ____________________
COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
________________________
Stamp + designation + date
Commissioner of Oaths
Date: ____________________
I certify that the deponent has acknowledged that he/she knows and understands the contents of this affidavit, that the deponent has no objection to taking the prescribed oath and that the deponent considers the oath to be binding on his/her conscience. This affidavit was sworn and signed in my presence at the place and on the date stated above.
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What Is a B-BBEE EME / QSE Sworn Affidavit?
A B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit is the formal sworn statement by which an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) or a 51%+ Black-Owned Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) confirms its B-BBEE status to buyers, funders and tender adjudicators — without going through a full SANAS-accredited verification. The affidavit was introduced by the 2014 amendments to the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 and codified in the 2019 Amended Codes of Good Practice. It replaces the SANAS verification certificate for small entities, dramatically reducing compliance cost (a verification certificate costs R10,000-R50,000; an affidavit costs nothing beyond the Commissioner of Oaths visit).
Under the Generic Codes, an EME has annual total revenue of R10 million or less, and a QSE has annual total revenue between R10 million and R50 million. To use the QSE affidavit, the entity must be at least 51% Black-owned; QSEs below 51% Black ownership must obtain a full B-BBEE verification certificate. The automatic Level under the Generic Codes is based on Black ownership %: 0-50.99% Black gives an automatic Level 4 (100% recognition); 51-99.99% Black gives Level 2 (125% recognition); 100% Black gives Level 1 (135% recognition).
Sector Codes (Construction, Tourism, Transport, ICT, AgriBEE, Property, Financial Services, MAC) have their own thresholds and override the Generic Codes for entities in those sectors. Construction EME threshold is R3 million; Tourism EME is R5 million. The Transport Sector Code does NOT permit affidavits — transport-sector entities must obtain a SANAS-accredited verification certificate; using an affidavit constitutes fraud and perjury. The 6 June 2025 CIPC enhancements require all affidavits to identify the applicable Sector Charter Council, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, and to distinguish between South African Black and permanent non-SA Black persons in the ownership.
What's Covered in This Template
Eight sections covering every element required by the 2019 Amended Codes and the 6 June 2025 CIPC enhancements.
Entity Details
Name, CIPC registration, registered address, phone, email and website.
Deponent (Natural Person)
Deponent's full name, SA ID, position and capacity (director / member / sole proprietor / authorised representative).
Affidavit Date + Place
Date and city — must match Commissioner of Oaths signature date.
4 Classification Options
EME Generic Codes (≤R10M); QSE Generic Codes (R10M-R50M + 51%+ Black); EME Sector Code; QSE Sector Code.
Turnover Band Selector
R0-R5M, R5M-R10M, R10M-R25M, R25M-R50M, sector-below-EME, sector-QSE — with precise ZAR figure.
SIC Code + Industry
Required since 6 June 2025 CIPC enhancements — Standard Industrial Classification + industry description.
Auto B-BBEE Level Calculator
Black ownership % drives automatic Level (0-50.99% = Level 4; 51-99.99% = Level 2; 100% = Level 1) — calculated in the PDF.
Black Women Ownership %
Separately reported — weighs heavily in tender adjudication.
Sector Code Selector (Expert)
9 sector codes with sector-specific thresholds + Sector Charter Council acknowledgement. Transport warning included.
Ownership Detail Narrative (Expert)
Modified flow-through, broad-based / employee share schemes, named-owner breakdown, permanent non-SA Black disclosure.
Fronting Acknowledgement
B-BBEE Act ss.13F and 13O — 10% of turnover OR 10 years imprisonment for fronting.
12-Month Renewal Calendar (Expert)
Renewal date 11 months from affidavit — avoid expired-affidavit tender rejection.
CSD Supplier Helper + Tender Use Recital (Expert)
Central Supplier Database registration helper + section 10 B-BBEE Act tender recital.
How to Create a B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit in South Africa
Five steps from classification to a Commissioner-of-Oaths-stamped affidavit.
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Confirm Your Classification
EME (≤R10M turnover, any Black %) or 51%+ Black QSE (R10M-R50M). Below 51% Black ownership a QSE must do full verification, not an affidavit. For sector entities, check the sector-specific threshold (Construction R3M, Tourism R5M).
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Calculate Black Ownership %
Total Black South African ownership = sum of African + Coloured + Indian + Chinese SA ownership. Black Women SA ownership reported separately. Permanent non-SA Black persons disclosed separately (6 June 2025 CIPC enhancement).
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Generate the Affidavit PDF
Complete the form with entity details, deponent, classification, turnover band, ownership %, and (for sector entities) the applicable Sector Code. The Level is calculated automatically in the PDF.
- 4
Appear Before a Commissioner of Oaths
Find a SAPS station, attorney, or other Commissioner of Oaths. The Commissioner cannot be an employee or ex officio of the entity. Both deponent and Commissioner sign on the SAME date — different dates invalidate the affidavit.
- 5
File + Diary Renewal
Use the affidavit for tender bids, CSD upload, B-BBEE supplier programmes. Diary the renewal date 11 months out so you can convene the Commissioner of Oaths appointment before expiry — an expired affidavit is rejected by every buyer / funder / state organ.
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Legal Considerations
A defective affidavit can lose tenders and trigger fronting prosecutions.
This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified South African B-BBEE practitioner or attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Reviewed for South African law
2019 Amended Codes and the 6 June 2025 CIPC Enhancements
The B-BBEE regime was significantly amended in 2019 (Amended Generic Codes of Good Practice) and again on 6 June 2025 when the CIPC introduced enhancements: (a) Sector Charter Councils must be identified in the affidavit for sector-coded entities; (b) Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes must be cited; (c) South African Black and permanent non-SA Black persons must be distinguished in the ownership disclosure; (d) Co-operatives now have their own B-BBEE certificate framework. Affidavits issued from 6 June 2025 forward must reflect these enhancements; pre-6 June 2025 affidavits remain valid for their 12-month period but should not be renewed without the new content.
Commissioner of Oaths Requirements
A B-BBEE Affidavit is sworn under the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963. The Commissioner of Oaths must: (a) be a duly designated Commissioner (SAPS officer of certain ranks, attorneys, notaries, advocates, councillors, magistrates, judges, ministers of religion, certain bank managers); (b) NOT be an employee, ex officio or interested party of the entity (a person cannot in law commission an affidavit in which they have an interest); (c) sign on the SAME date as the deponent; (d) affix the official stamp and full name with designation; (e) certify that the deponent acknowledges understanding of the contents, has no objection to the oath, and considers it binding. Electronic signatures are not permitted on the affidavit — wet-ink signature in the Commissioner's physical presence is required.
Fronting Offences — B-BBEE Act sections 13F-13O
Misrepresentation in a B-BBEE Affidavit may constitute "fronting" under the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 sections 13F-13O. Fronting includes: misrepresenting ownership composition; nominee Black shareholdings that do not enjoy real economic benefit; circular ownership arrangements designed to inflate the Black ownership percentage; and any conduct intended to misrepresent the entity's B-BBEE status. Penalties: a fine of up to 10% of the entity's annual turnover OR imprisonment of up to 10 years (or both). Convicted entities are also disqualified from state contracts for up to 10 years and listed publicly by the B-BBEE Commission. The fronting acknowledgement recital in this template is a mandatory element of every defensible affidavit.
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