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The Democratic Alliance rejects a plan by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition to tax private sector profits to fund black-owned businesses. The proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund faces criticism and requires further discussion. Minister Parks Tau plans to finance the fund through existing BBBEE regulations, mandating companies to allocate profits to support black-owned businesses. Multi-national companies may face a cash contribution if they do not share equity with black partners.