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BUSA was created in October 2003 through the merger of the Black Business Council and Business South Africa, starting operations in January 2004. The merger created the first truly representative and unified organisation for business in South Africa. BUSA is a confederation of chambers of commerce and industry, professional associations, corporate associations and unisectorial employers’ organisations. It represents South African business as regards macroeconomic and high level issues on national and international levels. BUSA’s functions are to ensure that business […]

NAACAM provides companies with a forum to originate policies for the benefit of the industry as a whole. Other vital services provided to members include the constant updating of members on gazetted matters affecting the motor industry. Members have access to the latest export incentives and potential leads and contacts. NAACAM will introduce members to – and keep them in constant touch with – government officials who have a direct bearing on the industry. Participation in overseas trade missions and […]

In the 1970s, the Professional Movers Association (PMA) recognised that its members needed assistance in cross-border and over-the-ocean removals. The result was the formation of SAIMA in 1975. SAIMA comprises two sections: a FIDI (Federation of International Furniture Movers) section which has its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and a non-FIDI section. FIDI section applicants undergo the most stringent certification process in the world of international household removals, and the FAIM (FIDI-Accredited International Mover) quality standard is the highest quality accolade […]