Black Economic Empowerment has not had a positive image in the media. This is partly thanks to a few individuals who became mega-rich overnight, while the majority of black people, who were supposed to benefit, remained poor.
One company that did things differently is Brimstone, founded in 1995 by an accountant and an insurance salesman who did not want to leave their community behind. This is an inspiring story of small beginnings, resilience and a social conscience in business.