B-BBEE Verification
the dti and the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) has, in the interest of harmonising accreditation and verifications practices put in place a process of phasing out certificates issued by non-accredited Verification Agencies. A phase out approach is favourable to ensure that further uncertainty is not perpetuated by a sudden withdrawal of non-accredited VAs from the market.
As a result of the above, as from 1 August 2009 certificates issued by VAs that are accredited and those that are not yet accredited but have received a valid pre-assessment letter from SANAS will be acceptable in the market. These certificates will be valid for a period of twelve months. The Minister of Trade and Industry has issued a Government Gazette Notice 354 of 2009 to this effect.

Government Gazette Notice 354 of 2009 - 9 April 2009

List of Accredited members - 16 April 2009

Agencies issued with Pre-Assessment Letters - 16 April 2009

Accreditation Process and Timelines

B-BBEE Verification Manual - 18 July 2008