DAILY UPDATES
EVDS launch – Press release from B4SA
April 16, 2021
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 […]
B4SA Update: National Vaccination Rollout
April 14, 2021
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, […]
B4SA Business Communicators’ Forum webinar
March 19, 2021
Access the recording of the latest B4SA Business Communicators’ Forum (BCF) webinar here. The BCF provides information to empower businesses to cascade Covid-19 vaccination and health campaign […]
Updated Covid-19 vaccination messaging guideline
March 9, 2021
Kindly note that the messaging guide has been updated, please access here
National vaccine rollout briefing
March 8, 2021
Business for South Africa (B4SA), the National Department of Health (NDoH), and the SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC) held a joint briefing on the status of […]
B4SA Communicators Forum
February 26, 2021
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 […]
Vaccines Q and A
February 12, 2021
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 […]
Vaccine Guidelines for Healthworkers
February 9, 2021
Watch the NDoH Vaccine Guidelines for Healthworkers here
B4SA Vaccination Support Webinar
February 3, 2021
In March 2020, Business for South Africa (B4SA) was formed as an alliance of volunteers from South African business working in collaboration with government, the […]
Covid vaccines to land in South Africa on Monday – what will happen once they arrive
February 1, 2021
This article first appeared in the Daily Maverick on 31 January 2021 By Adèle Sulcas One million Covid-19 vaccines will land at OR Tambo on […]
B4SA: OUR NEXT CHAPTER
January 28, 2021
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 […]
Important Dept of Social Development directives
January 4, 2021
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 […]
Covid-19 guidelines for consumer goods sector
January 4, 2021
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 […]
B4SA guidance note
December 17, 2020
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 […]
B4SA Webinar: ‘How we did it’
December 4, 2020
On Wednesday 25 November 2020, the social partners came together in a Webinar to discuss collaboration for localisation during the height of the pandemic. Listen […]
Cash flow critical for SME survival
November 17, 2020
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 […]
B4SA concerned about jobs, supports easing of lockdown restrictions
November 13, 2020
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 […]
Policy uncertainty about lockdown levels is key to stimulating SA’s recovery
November 10, 2020
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 […]
B4SA concerned at NCCC decision on UIF TERS extension
November 1, 2020
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 […]
5 000 handwashing units to be rolled out in City of Cape Town COVID-19 hotspots
October 16, 2020
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
October 16, 2020
“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
September 21, 2020
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
September 17, 2020
“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
September 9, 2020
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
September 2, 2020
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
September 1, 2020
Read here: B4SA Success stories
B4SA notes announcement of resumption of UIF TERS benefit payments
August 28, 2020
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
August 26, 2020
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
August 18, 2020
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
August 15, 2020
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
August 13, 2020
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
August 11, 2020
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
July 30, 2020
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
July 30, 2020
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
July 27, 2020
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
July 23, 2020
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
July 23, 2020
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
July 21, 2020
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
July 17, 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
July 15, 2020
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
July 14, 2020
WEBINAR Functioning in the Age of COVID-19 | Leadership & Operational Lessons from Anglo American & Return2Work
Business for SA: Guidance note
July 14, 2020
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
July 13, 2020
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
July 10, 2020
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
July 10, 2020
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
July 10, 2020
Read here: B4SA A New Inclusive Economic Future for South Africa – Presentation (10 July)
B4SA Economic Recovery Infographic
July 10, 2020
View here: B4SA- Economic Recovery Strategy – A snap-shot
Free anti COVID-19 ‘behaviour change’ campaign toolkits for business use
July 8, 2020
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
July 1, 2020
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
June 29, 2020
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
June 29, 2020
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
June 25, 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
June 25, 2020
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
June 24, 2020
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
June 24, 2020
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
June 22, 2020
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
June 22, 2020
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
June 19, 2020
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
June 18, 2020
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
June 17, 2020
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
June 17, 2020
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
June 15, 2020
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)
June 12, 2020
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
June 8, 2020
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
June 5, 2020
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
June 5, 2020
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
June 3, 2020
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
June 2, 2020
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
June 1, 2020
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
June 1, 2020
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
May 28, 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)
May 27, 2020
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
May 21, 2020
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)
May 21, 2020
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
May 21, 2020
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
May 19, 2020
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
May 15, 2020
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
May 14, 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
May 14, 2020
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
May 13, 2020
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
May 12, 2020
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
May 12, 2020
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
May 7, 2020
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
May 6, 2020
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
May 5, 2020
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
May 5, 2020
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
May 4, 2020
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
April 30, 2020
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
April 30, 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
April 28, 2020
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
April 28, 2020
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
April 25, 2020
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
April 25, 2020
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
April 24, 2020
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
April 24, 2020
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
April 24, 2020
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
April 23, 2020
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
April 23, 2020
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
April 22, 2020
Business for South Africa (B4SA) – the alliance of volunteer resources from across South African business bodies and organisations, member companies large and small, including […]