5 000 handwashing units to be rolled out in City of Cape Town COVID-19 hotspots
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 […]
B4SA welcomes recovery plan, calls for immediate implementation
“We shall not rest until we have built a new economy based on fairness, justice and equality. This is the task of our generation – […]
B4SA alert level 1 guidance note
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 […]
B4SA calls for collective action to deliver change
“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, […]
B4SA supports UIF TERS extension
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 […]
B4SA notes auditor general report on UIF TERS systems
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 […]
B4SA local manufacturing partnership success stories
Read here: B4SA Success stories
B4SA notes announcement of resumption of UIF TERS benefit payments
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 […]
B4SA disappointed at latest UIF TERS shutdown
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 […]
Business for SA: level 2 guidance note
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 […]
B4SA says moving to level 2 essential for economic recovery and calls for swift reforms
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 […]
TERS benefit extended for certain categories of employees
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 […]
Statement from Business Unity South Africa (BUSA): Call for swift action against corruption and theft
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 […]
Call to Action: Local Procurement Approach Beyond COVID-19
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 […]
Localisation Approach: Response to COVID-19 and Beyond
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 […]
B4SA predicts COVID-19 deaths to peak in late August; calls for behaviour change and economic reform
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 […]
Functioning in the age of COVID-19 – resources for business
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 […]
Directive for compensation of workplace-acquired COVID-19
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 welcomes the extension of the TERS benefit to mid-August
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 […]
Prospects for an extension of TERS beyond June 2020
Though greatly delayed, we are pleased to be able to advise that Temporary Employer / Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) payments for June now appear to […]
Business for SA: Guidance note on level 3 amendments
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. […]
B4SA Webinar invitation: Functioning in the age of Covid-19
WEBINAR Functioning in the Age of COVID-19 | Leadership & Operational Lessons from Anglo American & Return2Work
Business for SA: Guidance note
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 calls on business community to adopt contact tracing
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 […]
B4SA Economic Recovery Strategy webcast
Business for South Africa, the alliance of volunteer resources from across the South African business community, has launched its proposed Economic Recovery Strategy: “A New Inclusive […]
B4SA Economic Recovery Strategy Narrative
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 […]
B4SA Economic Recovery Strategy Presentation
Read here: B4SA A New Inclusive Economic Future for South Africa – Presentation (10 July)
B4SA Economic Recovery Infographic
View here: B4SA- Economic Recovery Strategy – A snap-shot
Free anti COVID-19 ‘behaviour change’ campaign toolkits for business use
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 […]
B4SA Mental Health for Business Webinar
As South Africa returns to work, business owners, CEO’s, managers, and employees are facing the prospect that a business-as-usual approach is no longer viable. It […]
Business for SA guidance note: alert level 3 regulations
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. […]
Amended level 3 regulations guidance note
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 […]
Reminder to employers to submit return of earnings to the Compensation Fund by 30 June 2020
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 […]
INVITATION TO B4SA ZOOMCAST: The Effects of COVID-19 on Mental Health in Business
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 […]
Concerns about June TERS applications
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 […]
June TERS applications now open
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 […]
B4SA ufiling webinar invite
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 […]
Responses to written queries at 17 June 2020 UIF webcast
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 comments on UIF/TERS delays and short comings
Business for South Africa (B4SA) has expressed its surprise at the narrative issued by the Minister of Employment and Labour (DEL), Thulas Nxesi, and the […]
B4SA welcomes reopening of the economy; joins President in condemning violence against women and children
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 […]
Briefing on UIF TERS benefits and invitation to complete a questionaire on UIF TERS
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 […]
B4SA Media Briefing – UIF TERS
Read the presentation that accompanied the recent B4SA UIF TERS webcast
Reminder: invitation to member briefing on UIF TERS benefits and invitation to complete a questionnaire on UIF TERS
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 […]
Important message to all employers regarding temporary employer/employee relief scheme (TERS)
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 […]
South Africans encouraged to use COVID-19 digital health assessment tool
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 […]
B4SA health and safety directive changes
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 […]
Level 3 health and safety directive introduces changes
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 […]
COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme: what you need to know
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 […]
Business Unity SA (BUSA) statement on ANC economic recovery strategy
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) […]
Business for SA: alert level 3 guidance note
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 […]
B4SA level 3 guidance note
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 […]
Temporary employer/employee relief scheme application (TERS) process amended from May 2020
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 […]
May applications for the Temporary Employer/ Employee Relief Scheme (TERS)
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 […]
Request for proposal: lead logistics service provider
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) […]
Important message to all employers regarding the Temporary Employer/ Employee Relief Scheme (TERS)
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 […]
Request for Proposal: Lead Logistics Service Provider to Business for South Africa
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) […]
Business for South Africa calls for level 2, swiftly
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 provides guideline for return to work
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 comments on the President’s address of 13 May 2020
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 […]
Return to work during COVID-19
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 […]
Special amendments budget guidelines published by national treasury
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 […]
COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme opens
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, […]
COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme Q and A
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 […]
B4SA partners with SADAG, PsySSA to provide Business with Mental Health support and guidelines
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, […]
Business for South Africa supports accelerated transition to phased restart of the economy
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 […]
The obligations on businesses operating during Covid-19 alert level 4
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 […]
BSA Business operating obligations
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 […]
Please heed mandatory health regulations for level four
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 […]
Update: risk adjusted strategy regulations
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 […]
COVID-19 Occupational health and measures in workplaces COVID-19 (C19 OHS), 2020
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 […]
Covid-19 benefits: amended directives
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 […]
COVID-19 benefits: amended directives
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 […]
For public comment: Risk adjusted COVID-19 strategy on phased restarting of core parts of the economy
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 […]
Schedule of services framework for sectors
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 […]
Invitation: Business for SA Risk Assessment Presentation
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 […]
Buyer’s guide: Procedure for evaluating potential PPE suppliers
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 […]
Medical Scheme, Retirement Fund and risk benefits during the COVID-19 lockdown, and skills development levy relief
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 […]
Business for South Africa COVID-19 Response Dynamic Risk Assessment Findings
The South African Government is responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Business for South Africa (B4SA), a coalition of volunteer resources from across the South African […]
Manufacturing businesses: please complete this survey
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 SA expresses support for fiscal stimulus meausures
Business for South Africa (B4SA) – the alliance of volunteer resources from across South African business bodies and organisations, member companies large and small, including […]
The South African economy needs more tax interventions to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19 in South Africa.
Kyle Mandy argues Even before COVID-19, South Africa was under severe fiscal pressure. It is now accepted that the economic fallout resulting from the outbreak […]
Important call to all businesses
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 […]
Business for SA: Consolidated Guidance Note
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 […]
Business for SA: Supplementary guidance note
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, […]
Tax treatment of TERS benefits
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 […]
Amendments to lockdown regulations announced
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, […]
Medical grade masks to be used for frontline health care workers only
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 SA provides update
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 […]
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the import of containers at South African Terminals
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 […]
Temporary employer/employee relief scheme (TERS) welcomed:
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 […]
C-19 TERS benefit: what you need to know
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 […]
Do not apply for exemption if your business is not strictly an essential service
Dear Fellow South Africans, We face one of the biggest and most critical public health challenges in the last century, and the lockdown is undoubtedly […]
Twin crises fighting Coronavirus in a time of a rating downgrade
There is no doubt that the combined effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Moody’s downgrade will be devastating for the economy. Certainly, government’s tax […]
Security of Critical Supplies
How do we obtain alignment in cargo movement between different role players, mode, modalities and commercial realities? About this update: This paper contains a summary […]
Business for SA: Guidance Note
Since Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma declared a national state of disaster on 15 March 2020, Business for SA (BSA) and its constituents have been working with […]
Government launches house-to-house COVID-19 screening
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday that South Africa was now entering a new phase in the fight against Covid-19 and the government would be […]
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) under Rebate Item 412.11 for Business importing Critical Supplies during the National State of Disaster
About this SOP This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) acts as a guideline for Business in importing critical supplies into South Africa under Rebate Item 412.11. […]
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Business to request an update of critical supplies under COVID-19 project as managed on HS Supplies List under ITAC and SARS.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Business to request an update of critical supplies under COVID-19 project as managed on HS Supplies List under ITAC and […]
Companies requested to divert stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Business for SA’s Public Health Workgroup is calling on all companies, especially those in lockdown, to urgently divert their stocks of personal protective equipment (PPE) […]