BMF Young Professionals

19/02/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected National Deputy Chairperson of the BMF Young Professionals, Aphiwe Matshezi Tafeni.

31/10/2025

The Black Management Forum (BMF) is a non-racial, non-partisan and non-sexist organisation focusing on developing managerial leadership and creating managerial structures that reflect the demographics and values of the broader South African society.

27/10/2025

Aphiwe Tafeni is attending the BMF Policy Conference 2025 in
For more information on the conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/dUZFAkib
Black Management Forum
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23/10/2025

Thulisile Buthelezi is attending the BMF Policy Conference 2025 in


For more information on the conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/dUZFAkib
Black Management Forum
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21/10/2025

20/10/2025

Join the Members Induction! 🤝
Get oriented, get empowered, and get connected.
Discover how to make the most of your membership from day one.


https://lnkd.in/dhxVzGtA

17/10/2025

The Black Economic Agenda Under Scrutiny – Tackling the Intertwined Issue of Poverty, Inequality, and Unemployment.

South Africa’s economy is not in crisis – it is in contradiction. For every statistical gain in GDP, millions are pushed deeper into poverty. For every policy on transformation, a parallel reality of exclusion persists. The Black Economic Agenda was never just a call for access, it was a demand for redesign. Yet today, that agenda stands at a crossroads: co-opted by elite interests on one side, and eroded by institutional fatigue on the other. If we are serious about equity, we must return to the original purpose – to rewire the economy so that it works for the majority, not despite them.

Read more: https://ow.ly/BQbC50XcXJ5

17/10/2025

Nominations are officially closing today for the BMF Achievement Awards 2025 — Join us in celebrating excellence that inspires progress — submit your nominations by 23h59 today.

https://ow.ly/7JPS50XauRO

10/10/2025

South Africa’s democracy began with a sentence that changed everything: “We, the people.” It was more than the birth of a nation — it was a promise of ownership. Yet nearly thirty years later, too many still stand outside the gates of the very economy they sustain. The question before us is not whether freedom was achieved, but whether ownership followed.

This question sits at the heart of the Black Management Forum’s 2025 Policy Conference. Nearly fifty years since our founding, we remain steadfast in our mission to advance socio-economic transformation through Black managerial leadership — turning the promise of ownership from aspiration into institutional reality, and ensuring that South Africa’s democracy is not only constitutional, but economic. Approaching our 50th anniversary in 2026, we reflect on both a proud legacy and the unfinished work of transformation. The BMF is the second-oldest Black business organisation in South Africa, after NAFCOC.

Read more: https://ow.ly/J4wj50X9HT3

08/10/2025

Manager Of The Year Award
The Manager of the Year Award celebrates a leader who has made significant contributions to the development of their team and communities while acting as a change agent in the workplace. This individual embodies the values of Ubuntu and has played a pivotal role in promoting transformation, innovation, and good governance. The award recognizes outstanding leadership that goes beyond organizational success to drive meaningful societal
Follow the link for submission before 17 October 2025

https://lnkd.in/d7pkHnnh

07/10/2025

Young Professional Achievement Award
The Young Professional of the Year Award honors an emerging leader under the age of 36, or below, who demonstrates self-discipline, integrity, and a strong work ethic. This individual plays a vital role in advancing transformation within their organization and community, actively contributing to the development of other young professionals. The award acknowledges those who exemplify leadership, innovation, and commitment to socio-economic upliftment.

The deadline for submissions is the 17th of October 2025 at 23h59

https://bmfmembers.bmfonline.co.za/bmf-achievement-awards/