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B4SA today welcomed the launch of the EVDS registration process for Phase 2 of the national vaccination programme.  From 4pm today, the EVDS system will […]

Covid-19 has had a seismic impact on South Africa.  We have lost loved ones, colleagues and friends, it has exacerbated our already devastating unemployment figures, […]

Kindly note that the messaging guide has been updated, please access here

Business for South Africa held its inaugural Business Communicators Forum (BCF) on Friday, 26 February 2021.  B4SA’s objective  is to mobilise business resources and capacity […]

Which vaccines are effective against the 501.V2 mutation? The AstraZeneca vaccine is safe and effective, and is being used all over the world. For South […]

Watch the NDoH Vaccine Guidelines for Healthworkers here

We have been on an incredible ride since Business for South Africa (B4SA) was formed last year. As an alliance of volunteers from South African […]

The objects of these directions are to- (a) provide for arrangements for a return of children who have attended an ECD programme or a partial […]

Following the declaration of a national state of disaster on 23 March 2020 in response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic declared by […]

On 14 December 2020, five days after Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize had confirmed a second wave of coronavirus infections in South Africa, President Cyril […]

In an effort to ensure small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in South Africa survive the economic crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, more than […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA), the alliance of volunteers formed to support the national response to COVID-19, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement about the […]

To restore and boost investor and consumer confidence in South Africa, Business for South Africa (B4SA) has called for certainty that there will not be […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) has learned with great concern that the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) has decided that the COVID Temporary Employer/Employee Relief […]

Global Handwashing Day, saw the commencement of 5 000 plastic bottle handwash units being rolled out across Cape Town’s informal settlements by the National Business […]

“We shall not rest until we have built a new economy based on fairness, justice and equality. This is the task of our generation – […]

As of midnight on 20 September 2020, South Africa moved to Alert Level (AL) 1 of the national state of disaster under amended regulations promulgated […]

“Just as we have acted together to defeat this virus, we must roll up our sleeves and get to work rebuilding our economy,” President Cyril Ramaphosa, […]

Johannesburg, 9 September 2020: Business for South Africa (B4SA) is pleased to note the announcement by Employment and Labour Minister Thembelani Nxesi of the further extension […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) notes the announcement by the Auditor General of his findings on the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) operated by the […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) notes the announcement by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) that Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits are to resume following a […]

It is with deep disappointment that B4SA has learned from its representatives at Nedlac that all payments of Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Temporary Employer/Employee Relief […]

On 18 August 2020, South Africa moved to Alert Level (AL) 2 of the national state of disaster under amended regulations promulgated in terms of […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) has welcomed the President’s announcement to move the country to Level 2 of the national lockdown and allow South African […]

Business for South Africa welcomes the extension of the TERS benefit for certain employees until 15 August 2020. The Direction allowing the extension was signed […]

Crime and corruption harm vulnerable citizens the most BUSA CEO, Cas Coovadia, commented: “Corruption kills. It kills nurses, doctors, commuters and citizens relaying on fake […]

In October 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa convened the country’s second Jobs Summit to address the need to generate a substantial number of new jobs in […]

The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest global crisis in this generation. No one would have predicted the dramatic spread of the virus and aftershock on […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) calls on business and all South Africans to continue to take preventative action to curb the rapid rate at which […]

COVID-19 will be a reality for our foreseeable future. To successfully operate under these new conditions, we need to innovate, rapidly adjust and adopt new […]

On 23 July 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour published, in the Government Gazette, a Directive for Compensation of Workplace-Acquired COVID-19. A copy of […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the extension of the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefit beyond its original 3-month term by an additional month-and-a-half until […]

Though greatly delayed, we are pleased to be able to advise that Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) payments for June now appear to […]

Introduction 1.1 In his national address delivered on 12 July 2020, President Ramaphosa outlined government’s response to the current surge in COVID-19 infections in South Africa.  […]

WEBINAR Functioning in the Age of COVID-19 | Leadership & Operational Lessons from Anglo American & Return2Work

In his national address delivered on 12 July 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined government’s response to the current surge in COVID-19 infections in South Africa. […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomed President Ramaphosa’s announcement of the enhanced level 3 regulations which will further ease restrictions on economic activities.  With the […]

When Covid-19 arrived in the country at the beginning of March 2020, it was evident from the experience of other countries that this would have […]

Read here: B4SA A New Inclusive Economic Future for South Africa – Presentation (10 July)

View here: B4SA- Economic Recovery Strategy – A snap-shot

The Solidarity Fund launched its Citizens in Solidarity campaign to help drive positive and healthy behaviour as a key tool in South Africa’s fight against […]

This note serves to outline the present regulatory framework pertaining to AL3 and to highlight the likely areas of interest or concern for B4SA members. […]

On 25 June 2020, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma amended the regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (the Regulations) to provide for a further […]

Employers registered with the Compensation Fund in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 are reminded to submit, by no later […]

How should Business respond to the mental health challenges related to COVID-19?  As we return to work, business owners, CEO’s, managers, and employees are facing […]

We advised employers earlier today that the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) is now open for applications for June. However, a number […]

This is to advise employers that the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) is now open for applications for June, the final month […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) conducted a webcast on 17 June 2020 to assist employers struggling with their UIF Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefit […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) conducted a webcast on 17 June 2020 to assist employers struggling with their UIF Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefit […]

Business for South Africa welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement this evening (Wednesday 17 June) of the enhanced level 3 regulations which will further lift restrictions on […]

WEBCAST Business for South Africa today hosted a webcast where members were invited to hear a presentation and discuss challenges faced in applying for and […]

WEBCAST This is a reminder of the “Members Webcast” on Wednesday 17 June from 09:30-10:30, to discuss challenges regarding the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme […]

As many of you will be aware, employers and employees are experiencing serious delays in receiving the expected payments from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employer/Employee […]

Dial *134*832# Follow the menu instructions and answer a series of short questions. The National Department of Health  (NDoH) recently launched HealthCheck, an innovative digital […]

On 04 June 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour published  amendments, by way of a consolidated Direction on Health and Safety in the Workplace which sets […]

The COVID-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme is aimed at supporting small and medium businesses who have lost significant income as a result of the steps taken […]

BUSA, a founding sponsor and affiliate of Business for South Africa today commented on the release of a document by the African National Congress (ANC) […]

On 28 May 2020, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (the Minister) promulgated amendments to the regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (the Regulations), providing the legal framework for […]

On 28 May 2020, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (the Minister) promulgated amendments to the regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (the Regulations), providing […]

Employers may now indicate whether UIF TERS benefits should be paid to the company or whether payment must be made directly into employees’ bank accounts […]

This is to advise that applications for May have opened today. The application process has been amended to allow employers applying for the UIF TERS […]

Business for South Africa’s (B4SA) Health Workgroup would like to partner with a lead logistics provider (LLP) for the distribution of protective personal equipment (PPE) […]

This is to advise that there has been a change in the process for applying for the UIF TERS benefit for on behalf of employees […]

Business for South Africa’s (B4SA) Health Workgroup would like to partner with a lead logistics provider (LLP) for the distribution of protective personal equipment (PPE) […]

INTERVIEW COURTESY OF RADIO 702, THE MONEY SHOW WITH BRUCE WHITFIELD Martin Kingston from Business for South Africa was interviewed on Bruce Whitfield’s Money Show […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) has developed an overview of the Regulatory Framework pertaining to the COVID19 in South Africa in so far as workplaces […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the announcement last night by President Ramaphosa of the intention to ease the lockdown and reopen the economy. We […]

This document has been developed by Business 4 South Africa (BSA) in response to the global COVID19 pandemic. This document is intended to provide a […]

National Treasury today published guidelines for national government departments for a proposed Special Adjustment Budget which seeks to modify the 2020/21 national budget to redirect […]

The Covid-19 loan guarantee scheme announced by President Ramaphosa in April will operate from today, 12 May 2020. The initial set of participating banks (Absa, […]

As a result of the novel coronavirus and the steps taken to curb its spread, many businesses face a significant loss of income. In this […]

Business leaders and their employees are facing significant challenges, not only in terms of the economic impact of COVID-19, but also the feelings of anxiety, […]

At a briefing of stakeholders today, Business for South Africa said that there is an urgent need to advance the phased approach to the restart […]

Regulation 16(6)(b) of the Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act issued on 29 April 2020 places four obligations on each business, industry and […]

Regulation 16(6)(b) of the Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act issued on 29 April 2020 places four obligations on each business, industry and […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) is urging employers to be meticulous in their implementation of the Level 4 restrictions that came to effect on 1 […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the decision to progressively start reopening the economy on a risk adjusted basis. The return of limited economic activity […]

Directive by the Minister of Employment and Labour in terms of Regulation 10 (8) of the regulations issued by the minister of cooperative goverance and […]

In an effort to clear up some confusion regarding the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits, the Minister of Employment and Labour signed an […]

In an effort to clear up some confusion regarding the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits, the Minister of Employment and Labour signed an […]

INCLUDING INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM From 1 May, South Africa will assume Level 4 of the recently announced risk adjusted approach for the measured, phased restarting […]

This document serves a draft framework for the risk-adjusted strategy to bring different sectors of the economy back to work. Classification of sector follows the […]

Business for SA has performed a comprehensive risk assessment of the significant strategic risks arising from the COVID-19 crisis. Most of the risks faced are […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) is an alliance of volunteer resources from across South African business bodies and organisations, member companies large and small, including […]

The national lockdown has had various employment law consequences including disruption of normal remuneration processes. In respect of employees who are not working due to […]

THE MANUFACTURING CIRCLE CALLS FOR SECTOR-WIDE PARTICIPATION IN COVID-19 HEALTH, SAFETY AND HYGIENE PROTOCOLS COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN Manufacturing in South Africa continues to be adversely affected […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) – the alliance of volunteer resources from across South African business bodies and organisations, member companies large and small, including […]