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Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) is an independent association whose members include the leaders of some of South Africa’s biggest and most well-known businesses.
Through BLSA, South Africa’s business leaders engage key players in South African society, including government, civil society and labour, to exchange ideas in our national interest and to create effective dialogue.
By so doing, we contribute to building strong communities underpinned by job creation through sustained economic growth.
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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Stable metros, access to global skills and new trade deals will unlock investment
Coalition talks after last week’s elections must produce stable metro governments that put service delivery first, starting with Johannesburg. Business stands ready to support capable municipal leaders with skills and resources. Home Affairs’ approval of 71 companies for fast-tracked skilled visas is a real win for investment, and the scheme should now be extended. Losing AGOA access is a setback but also an opportunity to negotiate a proper trade agreement with the US and beyond. Investment is key for economic growth, and businesses only commit their money to expanding capacity when they are confident about the future. Last week there were three events that mark important confidence turning points: local government elections that will decide how our cities are run, a breakthrough on access to skilled visas, and signals about our trade relationship with the United States. The local government elections were a good indicator of the strength of our constitutional democracy, with free and fair elections and mature political contest. My hope is that they will lead to municipalities with capable leadership who can deliver the best possible services to its residents. In the difficult negotiations parties will now be going through, in an effort to form coalitions to […]
28/10/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – BLSA Reform Tracker Records Highest Score Since Monitoring Began
Reforms are getting some of their mojo back, with the completion index rising to 72.5, up from 71.3 last quarter. This is its highest reading and is 28.4% above the… continue reading
21/10/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – Fruits of fiscal discipline becoming apparent
The most striking aspect of the 2026 MTBPS is that government managed to stick to its guns, ensuring that South… continue reading
11/09/2026
BLSA welcomes its newest Board Member
BLSA is very pleased to welcome its newest Board Member, Hendrik du Toit, Founder and CEO of Ninety-One. Hendrik joins… continue reading
30/08/2026
Joint Media Statement by Business Leadership South Africa and Eskom
Johannesburg, 31 August 2026 – Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Eskom recently held a direct and constructive engagement, initiated… continue reading
