Business for South Africa (B4SA) is a platform for South African business leaders, whose objective is to work alongside and in support of government to help accelerate economic growth and investment, create jobs, and build an evidence-based national growth narrative.

This is achieved by mobilising business resources, skills, and funding within the Government Business Partnership to accelerate the implementation of key interventions.

B4SA serves as BUSA’s implementation arm.  It was established in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and collaborated with the government to design, implement, and expedite the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS), ensuring swift financial support for workers and businesses affected by lockdowns. Together with the private healthcare industry, B4SA partnered with government to secure and drive the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines and expand access across the country.  This programme was a material success, resulting in over 38 million people (64% of the population) receiving access to Covid-19 vaccines.

The Government Business Partnership is based on a clear set of principles, exceptional governance, a well-defined delineation of roles between government and business, and a results-driven approach to achieving meaningful progress. The Partnership provides a compelling case study for many emerging and developed markets, demonstrating how business can leverage its expertise and resources to help implement government’s policy agenda in areas where key reforms are required to foster economic growth.