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10/04/2026

BLSA POSITION PAPER – On South Africa’s Sovereign Credit Rating

BLSA has commissioned an empirically grounded research paper on South Africa’s sovereign credit rating. The commissioning of the research paper… continue reading

01/02/2026

OP-ED – Davos 2026: Opportunity for South Africa if we can rise to the challenge

*As first published by Sunday World on 1 February 2026 At Davos last week Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave… continue reading

06/02/2025

MEDIA STATEMENT – Business encouraged by strong impetus given to reforms of network industries and to local government

Government recognises the important role that municipalities have in reforming our energy and water sectors in particular, says BLSA CEO … continue reading

16/01/2025

Government Business Partnership sets bold course for 2025 to drive reforms, economic growth, and job creation

Pretoria, 16 January 2025 – President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 16 January 2025, convened with ministers and senior business leaders… continue reading

30/10/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT – With strained resources, MTBPS prioritises the important areas

BLSA commends Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on a solid budget delivered with strained resources, striking a good balance between fiscal… continue reading

27/09/2024

OP-ED – A robust strategy is needed to enhance the country’s international trade performance

It has been good to hear a change of tack from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, with the… continue reading

13/09/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT – BLSA mourns the death of Pravin Gordhan

It is with great sadness that Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) learned of the passing of former minister and political… continue reading

04/09/2024

WOMANDLA: Celebrating BLSA member and CEO of Deloitte, Ruwayda Redfearn

While Women’s Month is behind us, we continue celebrating the phenomenal women at the helm of some of BLSA’s member… continue reading

30/08/2024

WOMANDLA: Celebrating BLSA member and CEO of BP Southern Africa, Taelo Mojapelo

Although Women’s Month is almost over, there is always good reason to celebrate the exceptional women leaders who are associated… continue reading

28/08/2024

WOMANDLA: Celebrating BLSA member and the Chairperson and Managing Director of Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region Nicole Roos

Although Women’s Month is almost over, there is always good reason to celebrate the exceptional women leaders who are associated… continue reading

22/08/2024

WOMANDLA: Celebrating BLSA’s non-executive director and PwC’s CEO Ms Shirley Machaba

Although Women’s Month is almost over, there is always good reason to celebrate the exceptional women leaders who are associated… continue reading

18/06/2024

RSG Geldsake met Moneyweb

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07/03/2024

Is there a constructive relationship between business and government on this gas crisis?

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05/03/2024

Gas shortage concern for SA

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05/03/2024

Business reacts to the appointment of Transnet CEO, Ms Michelle Phillips, on 702

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29/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: BLSA welcomes appointment of new Transnet executive team

Johannesburg 29 February 2024 – Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes the appointment of a permanent executive team at Transnet… continue reading

22/02/2024

2024 BUDGET SPEECH REACTIONS: BUSINESS

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22/02/2024

A realistic budget – commendable in an election year: BLSA

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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

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

01/11/2026

BLSA Reform Tracker records highest score since monitoring began

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01/11/2026

BLSA Reform Tracker records highest score since monitoring began

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01/11/2026

SA economy | Investors demand tangible progress

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29/10/2026

South Africa’s reform tracker hits record high

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29/10/2026

SA’s economic reforms reach highest level since 2024

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29/10/2026

BLSA reform tracker hits record high

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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.… 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

19/10/2026

Why infrastructure budgets aren’t translating into projects

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19/10/2026

BLSA calls for private sector skills in state procurement

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19/10/2026

Private sector offers skills to fix SA’s infrastructure procurement

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01/10/2026

[MONDAY – FRIDAY] – Ms Busisiwe Mavuso’s Reality Check segment of SAFM’s National Briefing Podcasts

From 28 September till Friday, 2 October, BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso participated in the Reality Check segment on SAFM’s National… 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

24/07/2026

Fullview Podcast Episode 3 by Lehlohonolo Lehana hosting Busisiwe Mavuso, Chief Executive of BLSA.

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