[Watch] Erissa Martin as she unpacks the South African business case for social dialogue and highlights the invaluable work of this committee. Her insights reinforce the importance of collaboration between business, government and labour in building resilient labour market systems and addressing shared national challenges through meaningful engagement. #SocialDialogue #Leadership #BusinessVoice #LabourRelations

A significant milestone at #ILC2026. Erissa Martin delivered the penultimate address on behalf of global employers during the final plenary of the International Labour Conference, underscoring the vital role of social dialogue and effective labour market systems in shaping the future of work. A powerful moment that reflects the strength of collaboration between governments, employers and workers in advancing balanced and sustainable labour outcomes.

“I feel honoured to have been selected this year — particularly as the Committee celebrates its centenary — to represent the Employers’ voice and contribute to the work of this unique tripartite body,” says @KaizerMoyane, Board Member of @BusinessUnitySA. The Committee n the Application of Standards (CAS), the International Labour Organization’s key supervisory body responsible for reviewing how countries apply international labour conventions, is marking 100 years of work overseeing the implementation of international labour standards — a milestone that Employers say reflects the enduring value of social dialogue within the International Labour Organization system. Employers have welcomed the anniversary as an opportunity to recognise the Committee’s longstanding role in helping governments strengthen the application of ILO Conventions. For business representatives, the Committee remains a key platform for advancing tripartite dialogue and creating a better world of work for employers and workers. #ILC2026

📣 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐋𝐂2026 From 8 a.m. to long past midnight, the work of the Employers’ Committees at the International Labour Conference 2026 is both demanding and unrelenting. These extended hours reflect the intensity of the negotiations and the importance of the issues on the table. Delegates work through complex and often highly sensitive topics, including gender equality, strengthening social dialogue, and the evolving realities of platform work and the digital economy. Across long days and even longer nights, the Committees engage in detailed discussions, drafting positions and seeking common ground in an effort to ensure that employer perspectives are clearly and constructively represented in global labour standards. @BusinessUnitySA @USCIB @ANDI_Colombia @bahrainchamber #ILC2026

A landmark panel featuring Kaizer Moyane alongside the leadership of the CAS Supervisory Mechanism, commemorating 100 years of CAS supervision of international labour standards and reflecting on the enduring relevance of the supervisory system for social partners in a rapidly evolving world of work. #InternationalLabourStandards #SocialDialogue #FutureOfWork #BUSA

This year marks 100 years of the @‌ilo system that monitors the implementation of international labour standards: the tripartite Committee on the Application of Standards. At #ILC2026, we asked Committee members how this mechanism makes a difference. #ILOSupervision100

Business Unity South Africa has issued a statement clarifying the International Labour Organisation's supervisory processes and addressing inaccuracies regarding its role in South Africa's examination by the Committee on the Application of Standards at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva. Read the full statement here: busa.org.za/press/clarificat…

[MEDIA STATEMENT]: Business Unity SA and Business Leadership South Africa recognize that migration and immigration concerns must be addressed through lawful, evidence-based solutions that protect social cohesion and reinforce South Africa's commitment to regional cooperation. Read the joint statement below: busa.org.za/press/blsa-and-b…

As part of the General Council of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), which brings together leaders of business organisations from more than 150 countries, the IOE hosted a High-Level Employers’ Panel on 31 May 2026, at the International Labour Organisation headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The panel explored how businesses of all sizes are navigating an increasingly volatile global environment marked by conflict, geopolitical tension, and economic instability. Khulekani Mathe as the IOE Management Board Member, participated alongside CEOs and Presidents of IOE member employers’ organisations, together with a senior official from the World Bank. The panel shared findings from recent global research on business environments and offered insights into how crisis-driven uncertainty is shaping them. Panelists assessed the real-world impacts on operations, supply chains, and market access, focusing on what it takes for firms to remain resilient under pressure. #businessunitysouthafrica #SocialDialogue

BUSA, through the @ioevoice , is representing South African employers at the #InternationalLabourConference 2026 in Geneva. Key discussions include decent work in the platform economy, gender equality at work, and strengthening social dialogue. These outcomes will help shape labour standards, employment policy and the future of work globally. #ILC2026 #ILO #BUSA #FutureOfWork #SocialDialogue

The adoption of the SADC Business Council’s Revised Constitution marks a critical milestone in strengthening institutional governance and positioning the Council to more effectively drive regional trade, investment, and private sector engagement. - Tumi Mbaakanyi: Chief Executive officer - Business Botswana - Desiderio Fernandes, President: The Federation of Clearing and Forwarding Associations of Sovereign Africa (FCFASA) - Joseph Gund: National Vice President of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries. #BUSA #SADCBC

The finalisation of the SADC Business Council Revised Constitution signals a new phase of strengthened governance and strategic direction. We look ahead to driving greater impact across regional trade, investment, and private sector engagement. Lynne Tapiwa Jongwe Regional Coordinator at the SADC Business Council and Michael Lawrence Executive Director of The National Clothing Retail Federation. #BUSA #SADCBC

The SADC Business Council Members Retreat 2026, which commenced yesterday, is focused on building a stronger, more coordinated voice for business across the region. The ongoing work, which focuses on strengthening governance structures and enhancing representation and decision-making, is ultimately aimed towards ensuring that businesses across SADC can: - Engage more effectively at a regional level - Influence policy and economic direction - Unlock opportunities through regional integration This is how regional collaboration translates into real economic opportunity. #SADC #RegionalTourism #SADCBC #BUSA #AfCFTA #NTB #ValueChains

The @CouncilSadc Members Retreat is underway in Johannesburg, bringing together business leaders, the @SADC_News, GIZ Botswana and SADC, and stakeholders from across SADC at a pivotal moment for regional collaboration. Chaired by BUSA CEO, Khulekani Mathe, Cert DirⓇ, the Retreat marks an important step in strengthening the institutional foundation of the SADC Business Council. Today’s focus is on advancing a revised Constitution, a critical framework that will shape how the Council operates, governs, and represents the private sector across the region. #SADC #BUSA

BUSA's contribution has been critical to the formulation of the Reconceptualised Human Resource Development Strategy and the Master Skills Plan (MSP), shaping the discussions and reinforcing the importance of a responsive and future-fit skills development system. Our objectives are to support fundamental redesign and a systemic shift from a compliance-driven, administratively bloated framework to a responsive, outcomes-linked, digitally enabled skills ecosystem that serves growth, employment and social transformation. “One country, one plan” is supported by Business marking the need for efficient collaboration between social partners while improving the responsiveness of the Post School Education and Training systems to demand. #HRDCSummit2026 #5thHRDCSummit #BUSA

We are participating in the 5th Human Resource Development Council #HRDCSummit2026 taking place from 16 – 17 April 2026 under the theme “Living and Working in a Changing World.” The Summit brought together leaders from government, business, labour, and civil society to strengthen collaboration and align on South Africa’s skills development priorities.

Congratulations to our CEO, Khulekani Mathe, on receiving the POTY 2026 Award presented by African Leadership Magazine in Accra, Ghana. A proud moment and a well-deserved recognition of impactful leadership. #Leadership #BUSA #POTY2026

SONA set the policy direction for the year ahead. The focus now shifts to the National Budget and whether commitments are backed by funding, timelines and execution capacity. For business, confidence will depend on how decisively the Budget supports implementation, particularly in infrastructure delivery, energy, logistics and municipal performance. As organised business, BUSA remains focused on practical outcomes that translate policy intent into measurable economic impact. #SONA #Budget2026 #EconomicRecovery #BUSA

On Air Tonight | Metro FM Talk BUSA CEO, Khulekani Mathe, joins @METROFMSA Talk with @FaithMangope to unpack “South Africa by the Numbers” — a deep dive into the state of our economy, jobs, inequality, and growth prospects. As South Africa navigates a complex economic environment, sustainable growth and job creation remain central to improving outcomes for households and enterprises alike. Tune in to Metro FM Talk to catch the discussion. #BUSA #MetroFM #SouthAfricaByTheNumbers #EconomicGrowth #Jobs #PublicPolicy

Celebrating Leadership in Economic Policy & Private-Sector Advocacy! We are honoured to announce that our CEO, Khulekani Mathe, has been nominated for the African Leadership Award for Excellence in Economic Policy & Private Sector Advocacy at the POTY 2026 Awards, presented by African Leadership Magazine. This recognition reflects BUSA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening structured engagement between the private sector and government on South Africa’s most pressing economic challenges, from energy reform and infrastructure to regulatory efficiency and sustainable growth. Under Khulekani’s leadership, organised business continues to champion evidence-based dialogue and a constructive role for the private sector in nation-building. busa.org.za/press/busa-welco… #LeadershipRecognition #EconomicPolicy #PrivateSectorAdvocacy #BUSA #POTY2026