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.

AI demand kept global trade moving in 2025, reinforcing the growing connection between digital innovation and economic growth. Read more: wto.org/english/news_e/news2… @wto | @UNCTADstat | @UNIDO | @UN | @UNinIndia | @FollowCII | @CII4Global | @g20org | @b20 | @BusinessUnitySA

For the vast majority of South Africans, access to the labour market and being paid based on the budget for the job remains a viable way to address income inequality. Yet @BusinessUnitySA @Bowmans_Law etc. oppose the Fair Pay Bill. They want continued exploitation/lowballing.

Just imagine those jobs could have long been occupied by SAns. @BusinessUnitySA and @BLSA_Official needs to also play a part in encouraging big corporates not to hire illegal Foreigners ahead of SAns

Nel corso del Forum agroalimentare in corso oggi a Città del Capo, SIMEST ha sottoscritto due importanti accordi di collaborazione alla presenza del Ministro dell’Agricoltura, della Sovranità alimentare e delle Foreste, Francesco Lollobrigida. Il primo accordo, firmato dal Presidente Vittorio de Pedys insieme a @SACEgroup e @Italcham, punta a sostenere l’export e i percorsi di internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane. Il secondo accordo, sottoscritto dall’Amministratore Delegato Regina Corradini D'Arienzo con @BusinessUnitySA, è finalizzato a promuovere nuovi scambi economici e opportunità di business aperte alle aziende dei due Paesi 🇮🇹🇿🇦. Un ulteriore passo avanti nel rafforzamento della cooperazione economica tra Italia e Sudafrica, con l’obiettivo di accompagnare sempre più imprese nei mercati internazionali e costruire relazioni solide, durature e orientate alla crescita reciproca. #internazionalizzazione #export #MadeinItaly #9giugno2026

Congratulations 👏🏾

📣 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

“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

[ON AIR] Reactions to President Ramaphosa's media briefing on the government's management approach to illegal migration and the recent surge in protests against foreign nationals. Can South Africa effectively manage migration without undermining its economy and regional relationship? Khulekani Mathe - Chief Executive Officer @BusinessUnitySA on #TheNationalBriefing #sabcnews

Guys shut-up, you are silent on the Uncontrolled influx of foreigners into poor communities, the millions of foreigners employed in non critical skills jobs and the illicit trade in the Townships, Rural areas, Industrial areas and CBDs across South Africa

Will you confirm if this violence by refugees towards the police was lawful? Also tag us on a post where you addressed such behaviour and condemned it ?

South Africa needs to enforce immigration laws just all other African countries do. South Africa cannot be a free for all country.

Good for them .we are not going to listen though. Our fight continues n will intensify comes the 30th

What is @BusinessUnitySA doing to discourage its members from employing people who are here illegally?

Evidence based, who wrote this nonsense.

Rick people trying to contain the poor.

[READ] @BLSA_Official and @BusinessUnitySA note with concern the growing tensions and public debate surrounding migration and immigration in South Africa. blsa.org.za/media-statements…

So how they verified people they do not know their addresses @GovernmentZA @HomeAffairsSA @Leon_Schreib @deptoflabour committed treason beyond comprehension Also march to @BusinessUnitySA & @JSE_Group for listed & member companies like @TAKEALOT employing migrants #Abahambe

After 30 June or LGE @SAHRCommission @thedpsa @HigherEduGovZA @DBE_SA @Eskom_SA @UKZN @mediauj @WitsUniversity @ParliamentofRSA @GovernmentZA @BusinessUnitySA etc. must give list of foreigners they employ, their verified qualifications & which part is scarce skills #Abahambe

I am shocked at the silence of big businesses in South Africa. Corruption is rife, looting at state enterprises like @Eskom_SA, #Madlanga commission revelations. Since Ramaphosa took over the likes @BusinessUnitySA have been dead quite, when they were very vocal before???