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		<title>BLSA AND BUSA JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT &#8211; South Africa’s Business Leaders Affirm the Rule of Law and Call for Calm and Co-Created African Solutions Amidst Migration and Immigration Challenges</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/blsa-and-busa-media-statement-south-africas-business-leaders-affirm-the-rule-of-law-and-call-for-calm-and-co-created-african-solutions-amidst-migration-and-immigration-challenges/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tumelo Muteme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<strong>JOHANNESBURG 5 June 2026</strong><strong> &#8211; </strong>Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and Business Leaders South Africa (BLSA) note with concern the&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/blsa-and-busa-media-statement-south-africas-business-leaders-affirm-the-rule-of-law-and-call-for-calm-and-co-created-african-solutions-amidst-migration-and-immigration-challenges/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>JOHANNESBURG 5 June 2026</strong><strong> &#8211; </strong>Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and Business Leaders South Africa (BLSA) note with concern the&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/blsa-and-busa-media-statement-south-africas-business-leaders-affirm-the-rule-of-law-and-call-for-calm-and-co-created-african-solutions-amidst-migration-and-immigration-challenges/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>MEDIA STATEMENT &#8211; A call to rebuild Johannesburg: Business sets out its commitment to act</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-a-call-to-rebuild-johannesburg-business-sets-out-its-commitment-to-act/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tumelo Muteme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:33:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Johannesburg, South Africa, 4 June 2026 – Business is deeply committed to South Africa and believes strongly in its long-term&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-a-call-to-rebuild-johannesburg-business-sets-out-its-commitment-to-act/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Johannesburg, South Africa, 4 June 2026 – Business is deeply committed to South Africa and believes strongly in its long-term&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-a-call-to-rebuild-johannesburg-business-sets-out-its-commitment-to-act/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Business believes reforms are vital for South Africa</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prudence Mthimkhulu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/business-believes-reforms-are-vital-for-south-africa/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/business-believes-reforms-are-vital-for-south-africa/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>NEW APPOINTMENT &#8211; BLSA welcomes its new Deputy Chairperson</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/news/new-appointment-blsa-welcomes-its-new-deputy-chairperson/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tumelo Muteme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 09:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[BLSA is pleased to announce that the Board has formally appointed Mpumi Madisa, Group CEO of Bidvest, as its Deputy&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/news/new-appointment-blsa-welcomes-its-new-deputy-chairperson/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[BLSA is pleased to announce that the Board has formally appointed Mpumi Madisa, Group CEO of Bidvest, as its Deputy&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/news/new-appointment-blsa-welcomes-its-new-deputy-chairperson/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Municipal debt threatens Eskom’s hard-won gains</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/on-air/podcasts/municipal-debt-threatens-eskoms-hard-won-gains/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prudence Mthimkhulu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/podcasts/municipal-debt-threatens-eskoms-hard-won-gains/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/podcasts/municipal-debt-threatens-eskoms-hard-won-gains/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>BIG ISSUE’ – How do we grow SA’s economy</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/on-air/big-issue-how-do-we-grow-sas-economy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prudence Mthimkhulu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/big-issue-how-do-we-grow-sas-economy/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/big-issue-how-do-we-grow-sas-economy/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>BLSA warns policy uncertainty is driving investment away from SA</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/on-air/podcasts/blsa-warns-policy-uncertainty-is-driving-investment-away-from-sa/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Prudence Mthimkhulu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/podcasts/blsa-warns-policy-uncertainty-is-driving-investment-away-from-sa/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/on-air/podcasts/blsa-warns-policy-uncertainty-is-driving-investment-away-from-sa/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Announcement of the new BLSA Board</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/news/announcement-of-the-new-blsa-board/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tumelo Muteme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:07:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[BLSA is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Board of Directors, following the successful completion of the previous&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/news/announcement-of-the-new-blsa-board/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[BLSA is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Board of Directors, following the successful completion of the previous&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/news/announcement-of-the-new-blsa-board/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>MEDIA STATEMENT &#8211; BLSA Reform Tracker Q1 2026: Reform progress continues but freight logistics and governance raise concerns</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-blsa-reform-tracker-q1-2026-reform-progress-continues-but-freight-logistics-and-governance-raise-concerns/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tumelo Muteme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<strong>Johannesburg, 23 April 2026</strong> – The third BLSA Reform Tracker Quarterly Review, covering January to March 2026, shows South Africa&#8217;s&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-blsa-reform-tracker-q1-2026-reform-progress-continues-but-freight-logistics-and-governance-raise-concerns/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Johannesburg, 23 April 2026</strong> – The third BLSA Reform Tracker Quarterly Review, covering January to March 2026, shows South Africa&#8217;s&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-blsa-reform-tracker-q1-2026-reform-progress-continues-but-freight-logistics-and-governance-raise-concerns/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>MEDIA STATEMENT &#8211; BLSA welcomes the appointment of Roelf Meyer as US Ambassador</title>
		<link>https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-blsa-congratulates-roelf-meyer-on-his-appointment-as-us-ambassador/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tumelo Muteme]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes Roelf Meyer on his appointment as the United States ambassador. Mr Meyer’s commitment to&#8230; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-blsa-congratulates-roelf-meyer-on-his-appointment-as-us-ambassador/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes Roelf Meyer on his appointment as the United States ambassador. Mr Meyer’s commitment to&hellip; <a href="https://blsa.org.za/media-statements/media-statement-blsa-congratulates-roelf-meyer-on-his-appointment-as-us-ambassador/" class="read-more">continue reading </a>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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