SACC Advice for Members

To help members review their continuity planning, develop an understanding of the changing impacts of the crisis, understand how it impacts operations, staff and communities, and operate with resilience in this rapidly changing, evolving situation, we advise our members to stay up-to-date by referring to reliable government sources.

Some useful links below; these will be updated on an ongoing basis:

The UK Government:

• How to keep your employees safe
• How to clean workplaces safely
• Check what you need to do about Statutory Sick Pay
• Find out what to do for different businesses and organisations
• UK businesses trading internationally
• What the government is doing to support businesses
• Self Employment & Universal Credit
• Employment & Support Allowance
• Covid-19 Small Business Government Grant
• Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan
• FAQS

HMRC:

• COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses
• Corona Virus South African Resource Portal

SA Government:

• Latest information
• Hotline number
• Background
• Travel
• Schools
• Symptoms
• Frequently asked questions
• Guidelines
• Government statements

CIPC Registration Process

The SA Dept. of Employment and Labour:

Workplace Preparedness COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-19 virus)
UIF Guide for Employers on reduced time benefits in response to CoV-19

SA Department of Small Business Development

Other links:

List of funding resources for SA small businesses, from Fraser Consulting

Citizen’s Advice – if you’re struggling with living costs

Emergency Funding – StepChange debt charity

Please stay safe and well during these uncertain times.