DAILY UPDATES

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 […]

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) issues a further call for PPE donations Individual South African companies and the public have donated over 1.4 million pieces […]

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 (B4SA) has expressed its surprise at the narrative issued by the Minister of Employment and Labour (DEL), Thulas Nxesi, and the […]

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 […]

Read the presentation that accompanied the recent B4SA UIF TERS webcast 

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 […]

·       Supports stringent health and hygiene protocols for all public and private sector activity ·       Calls for evidence-based interventions balancing health, economic recovery and societal impact ·       Commends […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Together with the Motsepe Foundation and associated companies, Business for South Africa and the Solidarity Fund have secured critical stock of 200 000 three ply […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) acts as a guideline for Business on the escalation procedures that SARS has put in place during the lockdown period […]

Business for SA (BSA), a grouping of BUSA and BBC dealing with COVID-19, represents the complete spectrum of businesses. These include: • large, medium and […]

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) […]

Details on how to donate are available on the Fund’s website www.solidarityfund.co.za The Solidarity Fund, established by President Ramaphosa will be a rapid response vehicle […]

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma promulgated regulations for implementing a nationwide “lockdown” effective from midnight on 26 March.

The NICD is responsible for development and maintenance of guidelines around laboratory testing for COVID-19. Please note that these will be revised in response to the progress of the pandemic in South Africa.

Business for South Africa’s collaborative effort to build capability and drive a coordinated, proactive approach to limit the economic, labour market and health impacts of COVID-19 on South Africa is moving ahead rapidly.