Carrying the load alone? why your experience matters more than ever
The State of Business Survey brings employer experience together to identify pressure points, strengthen advocacy and support better decision-making in 2026.
When pressure becomes CCMA disputes: what employers should start preparing for
CCMA disputes are likely to increase as employers make faster decisions under pressure. The key risk lies in process, not the decision itself.
Labour law reform on the horizon: what employers should start watching
Labour law reform in South Africa is moving toward stricter enforcement and structured compliance, requiring employers to align processes, documentation and policies.
Before retrenchment: stabilising operations in a high-pressure economy
Before retrenchment, employers should assess alternatives like restructuring, short-time and redeployment. How to stabilise operations under pressure in South Africa.
The cost of doing business in 2026: where employers are feeling the pressure
The cost of doing business in 2026 is driven by rising input costs, wage adjustments and increasing compliance demands, placing sustained pressure on employers.
War, oil and fuel: what this means for your business,now.
Rising fuel prices are placing pressure on business costs, cashflow and decision-making. Employers must assess exposure and respond strategically to stabilise operations.
A Word from the General Secretary – March
The General Secretary outlines how global cost pressures and increasing regulatory enforcement are reshaping the 2026 operating environment for South African employers.
A Word from the General Secretary
The General Secretary reflects on rising compliance pressures in 2026 and calls on employers to participate in the State of Business Survey to ensure structured, evidence-based representation in policy and advocacy engagement.
Employment Equity in 2026: What’s New and What You Must Do
Employment Equity compliance 2026 South Africa requires alignment with sector numerical targets and disciplined annual reporting. Designated employers must ensure defensible EE plans and accurate EEA2 and EEA4 submissions.
Domestic Employers in 2026: The Compliance Net Has Tightened
Domestic employer compliance 2026 South Africa has tightened. Minimum wage alignment, UIF registration, COIDA compliance and proper record-keeping are now critical to avoid penalties.
