Black Economic Empowerment was initially introduced by former South African president Nelson Mandela in the 1990s, as one of his government’s policies.

This section of the population was excluded during the years of white minority rule, leading to high levels of poverty. But some sections of the white population, including American businessman Elon Musk, who was born in South Africa, have been critical of this policy.

So today Africa Daily’s Mpho Lakaje finds out why this law is so polarizing.

Guests: Tshepo Mokoena, Kganki Matabane and Sandile Swana