DAILY UPDATES

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 […]

  To find out about temporary relief for employers and employees through the UIF, go to https://www.businessforsa.org/c-19-ters-benefit-what-you-need-to-know/ GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPAZA SHOPS AND GENERAL […]

Following extensive feedback from stakeholders and engagements with government, BSA has released two Guidance Notes to promote clarity and compliance with the regulations and directions […]

On 16 April 2020, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma promulgated a further amendment to the Regulations issued in terms of section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, […]

There has been some uncertainty regarding whether TERS benefits will qualify for an exemption from income tax. During recent discussions with the South African Revenue […]

Government ministers yesterday presented amendments to the current lockdown restrictions. Herewith is the summary of the amendments Restaurants and takeaway establishments are to remain closed, […]

Business for South Africa (B4SA) calls on all businesses and the public to heed Government’s call to reserve ALL medical-grade masks, including N95 respirators and […]

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

Aim: To facilitate the release of containers to importers at the lowest possible cost and minimum time delay. About this SOP This document contains a […]

Minimising loss of income and economic impact for employees and employers during COVID-19 Business for SA, welcomes the agreement finalised between government, business and labour […]

One of the measures that is designed to provide relief to employers and employees is the C-19 TERS benefit. On 3 April 2020, the Minister […]