Reflecting on 30 years of labour relations and the future of employment law in South Africa. BUSA’s Sanelisiwe Jantjies joined the recent CCMA Conference, representing organised business in discussions on the evolving labour landscape and three decades of the Labour Relations Act. The conversation explored the evolving labour landscape, recent employment law amendments, and the balance between economic growth and fair workplace practices. BUSA remains committed to working with social partners towards a resilient and equitable labour market. #LabourRelations #EmploymentLaw

BUSA condemns the spate of brutal murders of women in Ekurhuleni, particularly in the Kempton Park area. Violence against women demands urgent and sustained action from all sectors of society. BUSA calls for an immediate and effective response, thorough investigations and accountability. Read the full BUSA statement: lnkd.in/dKNjw6Nz #GBV

BUSA’s Head of Economic Policy, Lunga Maloyi, will participate in a panel discussion at the #WorldTradeOrganization Public Forum 2026, exploring the future of plurilateral cooperation and the rules needed to respond to an evolving global trade environment. The session, “What’s next for plurilaterals? Updating rules, paths ahead,” takes place on 16 September with International Chamber of Commerce. As global trade continues to evolve, #BUSA’s participation brings a South African business perspective to conversations shaping the future of international trade and cooperation. #WTOPublicForum

BUSA invites you to the 4th Industry Roundtable Discussion under the theme: Advancing Air Quality Management through Adaptive and Practical Compliance - Discussing flexible and workable compliance approaches that enable industry to meet environmental objectives while maintaining operational feasibility. This discussion will consider the following central question: Can South Africa achieve better environmental and health outcomes through a compliance system that is more adaptive, risk-informed and practically achievable, while maintaining regulatory certainty and accountability? Join BUSA and industry stakeholders for an important discussion on air quality regulation and opportunities for continuous improvement. Tuesday, 22 September 2026 10:00–13:00 | Registration from 09:30 61 Katherine Street, Sandton Please note: This event is only for the private sector. Register here: surveymonkey.com/r/QGTVMSD

Progress means making space for more voices. As we wrap up Women’s Month, we reflect on the progress made through #B20SouthAfrica, advancing women’s participation across B20 platforms and strengthening representation in global business dialogue. It is part of a broader B20 legacy, demonstrating how greater representation and inclusive leadership can bring diverse perspectives to the table, strengthen business dialogue and help shape more meaningful solutions for the future. Explore the BUSA Annual Report 2026 for the full story: busa.org.za/annual-reports/ #B20SouthAfrica #SheLeadsB20 #WomensMonth

This week, we publish our 2025 Annual Report. 2025 tested South Africa: new US trade policy, a contested National Budget and questions over GNU stability. We led B20 South Africa, the first B20 convened on African soil. Read the full report here: lnkd.in/dFZVXxmv

[INSIDE I-DEAL] Read the Departmental newsletter, I-DEAL July 2026 labour.gov.za/DocumentCenter… #Yazini #ServicedeliveryZA #GovZAUpdates

Meet the speakers leading the conversation on cleaner air and sustainable growth. Join Business Unity South Africa and the Clean Air Fund as industry leaders and experts explore how South Africa's Nationally Determined Contributions can improve air quality while supporting industrial transformation and the Just Energy Transition. Date: 12 August 2026 Time 09:00 – 13:00 Place: 61 Katherine Street, Sandton Register: lnkd.in/dKPkn6DZ #BUSA #AirQuality

Watch as Michela Cutts, Managing Director: Sugar at RCL FOODS and Vice Chairperson of the South African Sugar Millers Association, and Joseph Gunda, General Manager at GB Holdings, share their insights on the role of agro-processing, investment and regional collaboration in advancing industrialisation across the SADC region. #SIW #SADCIndustrialisationWeek

Watch as Jabu Mdaki, Phenias Gumede and Hellen Mabore Mogashoa reflect on the conversations driving investment, value addition and regional collaboration at the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week. #SIW #SADCBusinessCouncil

Unlocking Agro-processing Value Chains. The conversation focuses on transforming agriculture from primary production to value-added manufacturing, strengthening regional value chains, and expanding trade opportunities across Southern Africa. Moderated by Sharon Modiba, Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen MP, Dr Litha Magingxa (Agricultural Research Council), Calicious Tutalife (SADC Secretariat) and Chidi Ileka (African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) explored how investment, innovation and regional collaboration can position agriculture as a catalyst for industrialisation. #SIW #BUSA

Day 1 recap Khulekani Mathe, Chairperson of the SADC Business Council and CEO of Business Unity South Africa, opened the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week with a call to reimagine industrialisation as a catalyst for regional competitiveness. He stressed the importance of value addition, innovation, stronger regional value chains and quality job creation to accelerate sustainable economic growth across the SADC region. #SIW #SADC

Harnessing the intersection of technology and agriculture, this panel explored how innovation, value addition and regional collaboration can strengthen Southern Africa's agricultural value chains. Moderated by Phiwe Marumo, Phenias Gumede (SACAU), Dr Lavhelesani Rodney Managa of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Michela Cutts from RCL FOODS and Shiphra from Graça Machel Trust discussed how technology adoption, agro-processing and strategic partnerships can improve productivity, boost exports and position agriculture as a key driver of industrialisation, trade, and sustainable economic development across the SADC region. #SIW #BUSA #SADCBusinessCouncil

Unpacking the theme of the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week, leaders from development finance, banking and the mining sector explored how strategic investment in infrastructure, agricultural value chains and critical minerals can drive resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation. #SIW @SADC_News #SADCBusinessCouncil

A powerful start to the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week. Day 1 brought together leaders from government, business and regional institutions to drive conversations that will shape the future of trade, investment and industrial development across Southern Africa.

Senior leaders from government, regional institutions and business gathered at the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week in Durban. Khulekani Mathe, Cyril Xaba, H.E. Elias Magosi and Hon. Parks Tau, who delivered the keynote address, alongside fellow delegates committed to advancing industrialisation and regional integration across SADC.

Addressing delegates at the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week, H.E. Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of SADC Secretariat, delivered a clear call to action: the region's challenge is no longer policy, but implementation. He urged Member States to move beyond commitments and accelerate the delivery of practical outcomes that strengthen regional integration, industrialisation and shared prosperity. #SIW2026 #SADCIndustrialisationWeek #SADCBusinessCouncil

Mr Cyril Xaba, Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, welcomed delegates to Durban for the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week, reaffirming the city's commitment to supporting regional collaboration, investment and inclusive economic growth. As host city, Durban provides a platform for business and government to strengthen partnerships that advance industrialisation and unlock opportunities across the SADC region. @SADC_News #SIW

H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), addressed delegates at the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week, highlighting the importance of deeper regional integration, stronger intra-African trade and industrial development in unlocking the continent's economic potential. His participation reinforced the critical role of the AfCFTA in creating larger markets, strengthening regional value chains and driving sustainable economic growth across Africa. #SIW2026 #SADCIndustrialisationWeek @SADC_News