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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 – The hard work starts now: 3%+ growth and a million+ jobs is the target
Last week, the next phase of the business-government partnership was launched, with over 30 CEOs committed to driving growth across energy reform, key economic sectors and investment confidence. The first two phases have delivered real results that have built confidence between business and government. The private sector has already invested over R360bn in new energy production and over R20bn has been committed to port and rail infrastructure. The focus must now shift from fixing what was broken, to taking advantage of established growth enablers to deliver. Both partners have agreed that we need to achieve growth over 3%, the level at which unemployment can start to be meaningfully reduced. South Africa has enormous potential. We have brilliant people capable of achieving remarkable things, from our sporting achievements to globally flourishing companies. Mobilising our best people – from across business and government – to focus on the task of growing our economy by at least 3%, will result in success. And last week, at the launch of phase 3 of the business-government partnership, I had a real sense that we are heading toward success. In one forum, President Cyril Ramaphosa, cabinet ministers and several other senior government leaders sat together […]
23/07/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – Completion index falls for first time as problems emerge with energy sector reforms
Johannesburg, 23 July 2026 – The fourth BLSA Reform Tracker Quarterly Review, covering April to June 2026, shows South Africa’s overall reform completion index fell to 71.5 from 71.7 in… continue reading
30/06/2026
PRESENTATION – Addressing the Crisis in Johannesburg – Data and Analysis
On 25 June BLSA hosted a Council Meeting where Lael Bethlehem, a partner at Genesis Analytics and former Director… continue reading
04/06/2026
BLSA AND BUSA JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT – South Africa’s Business Leaders Affirm the Rule of Law and Call for Calm and Co-Created African Solutions Amidst Migration and Immigration Challenges
JOHANNESBURG 5 June 2026 – Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and Business Leaders South Africa (BLSA) note with concern the… continue reading
03/06/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – A call to rebuild Johannesburg: Business sets out its commitment to act
Johannesburg, South Africa, 4 June 2026 – Business is deeply committed to South Africa and believes strongly in its long-term… continue reading
