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Member firms have contributed R7.5 million in 2022 and R8 million in 2023 to the development
and support of black-owned suppliers and service providers, with such support including
administrative support, loans, donations, financial support and discounts on legal services
provided to black persons and black-owned businesses.

2022 2023
R7.5m R8m

in enterprise development contributions in enterprise development contributions

Pro Bono Work

To assist members of the public to obtain access to justice and legal support, member firms
support pro bono initiatives within their firms and have in 2022 provided pro bono services
to the value of R3 million to members of their communities and in 2023 to the value of R3.2
million.

R3 R3.2

pro bono support in 2022 pro bono support in 2023

Preferential Procurement

Preferential Procurement is a priority for all enterprises, particularly where formal BEE
verification is needed. Law firms are similarly pressed to focus on their procurement and ensure
that the procurement from verified black suppliers and service providers is maximised. The
Group’s centralised procurement company, GroupServe (Pty) Ltd, has also assisted in aligning
and supporting black suppliers and service providers, with recognised procurement expenditure
in 2022 amounting to R125 million, escalating to R130 million in 2023.

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