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

06/03/2023

BLSA Media Release: Cabinet Reshuffle

With resolving the electricity crisis so critical to our economic prospects, BLSA hopes government will be united in implementing the… 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

26/02/2023

Die perspektief van besighede op die begrotingsrede

W… 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

22/02/2023

Business sector reflects on Budget Day

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09/02/2023

BLSA MEDIA RELEASE: SONA ADDRESS

It’s important for government to limit the use of the extra powers it has granted itself purely to address the… 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

01/12/2022

Conclusion: Festive season campaign 2022 E2 successes

E2 looks forward to more beneficial partnerships in 2023 that will help make South Africa good for business, and business… continue reading

01/12/2022

SAFETY TIPS: kidnappings and missing people

In the first six months of 2022 an average of 1,143 kidnappings a month were reported to the police; this… continue reading

01/12/2022

SAFETY TIPS: Hijackings

According to the crime stats, from 1 July 2022 to 20 September 2022, there were 6 149 hijackings.… continue reading