21/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: A realistic budget – commendable in an election year

Finance minister Enoch Godongwane delivered a strong budget that commits government to appropriate spending levels given the weak economic outlook. … continue reading

08/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: Progress rightly recognised but focus needs to be on eliminating the core challenges facing the country

President Cyril Ramaphosa was right to emphasise economic reforms in his State of the Nation speech. These are critical to… continue reading

05/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: New BACSA to become a unified, powerful force for Business to collaborate with Government in the fight against crime and corruption

BACSA confirmed as the primary point of contact for Business interaction with government on crime and corruption through government structures,… continue reading

05/11/2023

MEDIA STATEMENT: BLSA adds its voice to appeals to rescue the City of Johannesburg

Johannesburg is a key  economic location and is vital to the national economy.… continue reading

01/11/2023

MEDIA STATEMENT: A realistic budget delivered under severe constraints

The minister committed to a number of important targets, including fiscal consolidation, reduced expenditure, no significant tax increases and reorganisation… continue reading

28/09/2023

PRESS STATEMENT: Progress update on government and business collaboration

Six of the eight work streams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) are now fully operational, while the remaining… continue reading

02/08/2023

PRESS STATEMENT: Progress reported in government and business partnership, with commitment to further accelerate key actions

The partnership between the South African government and business has mobilised teams to start delivering meaningful progress toward South Africa’s… continue reading

27/07/2023

MEDIA STATEMENT: South African CEOs from over 115 companies pledge commitment to building the country

CEOs from over 115 of South Africa’s leading corporations have signed a pledge underpinning their collective belief in South Africa,… continue reading

23/06/2023

The fight against GBV continues

With the gender-based violence (GBV) rate in South Africa being five times higher than the global average, it is essential… continue reading

23/06/2023

Media Statement: The fight against GBV continues

“South Africa has notoriously high levels of violence against women and children. We cannot operate like everything is normal, while… continue reading

12/05/2023

PRESS RELEASE: Alleged Sale of Weapons to Russia

Traditionally BLSA would not comment on foreign policy issues. But our government’s stance on the Ukraine conflict is now having… continue reading

27/02/2023

Joint business statement on allegations of corruption made public by ANDRE De RUYTER

Business has carefully considered the latest developments at Eskom. Our response is informed by the concern we have about the… continue reading

22/02/2023

Press release: Budget Speech 2023

BLSA expected the country’s fiscal trajectory to weaken given the Eskom debt transfer and while SA’s high debt level is… continue reading

15/12/2022

Media statement: André de Ruyter’s resignation met with great disappointment

BLSA is extremely concerned that international support for SA’s just energy transition might now be at risk if a change… continue reading

01/12/2022

Media Statement: BLSA statement on the Phala Phala panel

BLSA will continue to stand resolutely in support of the rule of law and we call on all stakeholders in… continue reading