The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) is the representative body of the short-term insurance industry. It represents the industry to all relevant stakeholders to ensure a sustainable and dynamic industry. SAIA has 59 members, comprising all categories of short-term insurers, including reinsurers. Its members abide by the SAIA Code of Conduct, which ensures adherence to best-practice industry standards and self-regulation. To promote and represent the interests of the short-term insurance industry, while leading and enhancing the efforts of the industry to become recognised and trusted as an important contributor to the South African economy and society. To encourage fair and ethical treatment of short-term insurance customers To favourably represent the short-term insurance industry in such a way that all stakeholders have trust and confidence in the industry To create an environment in which industry members can share information, debate important and relevant issues, and create a common vision for the short-term insurance industry To create opportunities for the industry and to embark on initiatives that will enhance its image and reputation amongst all stakeholders To promote understanding of short-term insurance to all stakeholders To promote awareness of the industry and its contributions to society and the South African economy

With wide-ranging changes taking place in South Africa, as well as internationally, business people find it increasingly difficult to operate in isolation and ensure survival. The chamber movement represented by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (formally known as South African Chamber of Business (SACOB) and its almost 50 constituent chambers is a lifeline for business people. The SACCI membership comprises approximately 20 000 small, medium and large enterprises across the breadth of the nation and across all economic sectors. Large enterprises are generally direct members of SACCI while small and medium enterprises are members through more than 50 local and regional chambers and 15 national associations. click here to get a full overview of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Trade Missions Trade missions and visiting business executives from overseas seeking buying or selling opportunities use SACCI as their point of contact with local businesses. We arrange appointments and also set up presentations on how to do business with various countries.  Exhibitions We assist members with information on local and international exhibitions.

By marshalling the industry's resources together, the RFA is able to take on challenges that individual companies on their own cannot do. This is apparent not only in the political arena, where the Association is effective and respected, but in other areas as well. In recent years, the RFA has defended the industry's interests in a number of legislative processes, and the Association is seeking to enhance the industry's image through creative and strategic campaigns. The RFA, by drawing on the strengths, energy and commitment of its members, has also provided the vision necessary for the success of the industry in the future. Through lobbying government authorities, The RFA influences policy (regulation) and legislation affecting the road freight industry. Membership of The Road Freight Association provides members with important lobbying strength that advances the industry's agenda in South Africa . Membership adds valuable opportunities to increase the competitiveness of members' businesses and helps with day-to-day operational issues. 

Numsa is the biggest metalworkers trade union in South Africa with more than 339, 567 members (as at January 2014). Formed in 1987, it merged five different unions, some of whom had formed in the 1960s and 1970s. So Numsa brings a wealth of experience to trade unionism. It is the biggest trade union (except in Eskom) in all national bargaining forums where it bargains. Shop stewards at each and every workplace backed up by nearly 200 full-time officials in 60 offices across the country will: Defend your rights at work Take up your grievances Represent you in disciplinary and appeal hearings as soon as you become a member – no waiting time Fight unfair labour practices, retrenchments and all forms of discrimination Bargain to improve your wages and working conditions Provide funeral benefits for you and your family as soon as you start paying subscriptions – no restrictions, no exclusions. Bursaries for children of NUMSA members Since the first democratic elections in 1994, Numsa has thrown its lot behind the alliance to improve workers’ lives even though it respects individual members’ rights to vote for the political party of their choice. Numsa has always said that it will reassess this alliance from time to time to see if it is achieving this objective. In 2013 Numsa Special congress, Numsa decided to break ties from the alliance partners.

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) is South Africa’s statutory regulatory body responsible for developing, administering, and enforcing compulsory technical specifications (VCs) for automotive vehicles, replacement parts, and industrial equipment based in Pretoria, South Africa. Protecting consumer safety and environmental integrity, NRCS oversees automotive homologation across Southern Africa.The regulator’s automotive mandate encompasses:Automotive Type Approval & Homologation: Comprehensive safety compliance auditing and homologation certification for motor vehicles, commercial trailers, and passenger buses.Safety-Critical Replacement Parts: Compulsory specification enforcement for automotive replacement components including brake friction materials, safety glass, replacement tyres, and lighting equipment.Vehicle Emission & Environmental Standards: Monitoring and testing vehicle exhaust emissions against compulsory environmental and fuel quality standards.Market Surveillance & Border Inspections: Active port-of-entry inspection and domestic retail surveillance preventing non-compliant, counterfeit, or unsafe automotive goods.NRCS ensures that automotive products entering the Southern African market comply fully with SANS and UNECE international technical safety standards.