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15/12/2021

Eskom’s plan to lease land for private generation shows refreshing innovation with potential to generate up to 20GW

The aim of this programme is to provide relief to the constrained electricity system in as short a time as… continue reading

15/12/2021

Covid, corruption and civil unrest make for another tough year

President Cyril Ramaphosa got the year off to a good start in setting the right tone in his state of… continue reading

30/11/2021

Safer festive season as crime fighting initiative extends to eight provinces

South Africa experiences a sharp increase in crime during the festive season. This is attributed to the remarkable increase of… continue reading

15/11/2021

Press release: The impact of load shedding

BLSA is extremely concerned about the impact of load shedding on the economy. It has affected business operations across the… continue reading

05/10/2021

South African CEO business confidence back to pre-pandemic levels, KPMG survey says

CEOs of the world’s largest companies are increasingly optimistic about the outlook for their businesses, KPMG South Africa’s 2021 CEO… continue reading

15/09/2021

BLSA’s push to get SA off the UK red list: Busi Mavuso

Business Leadership SA is campaigning for the removal of UK travel restrictions that threaten to bring the second summer of… continue reading

15/09/2021

BLSA letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson

As Britain looks to develop new trading relationships around the world, BLSA urges UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to reassess… continue reading

25/08/2021

MEDIA STATEMENT: Unemployment data reflects a structural crisis and underperforming economy

Unemployment data reflects a structural crisis and underperforming economy that only swift and decisive action by all social partners can… continue reading

16/06/2021

Media statement: Big business mourns the loss of Dr Jabu Mabuza

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that BLSA learnt of the passing of its former Chairperson, Dr Jabu Mabuza.… continue reading

11/06/2021

BLSA lauds announcement on energy security and SAA partnership

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the licensing exemption threshold for own generation… continue reading

10/06/2021

Eyes and Ears, Memeza crime operation yields positive results

Business Leadership SA has hailed efforts by the Eyes and Ears initiative and Memeza crime-fighting project to tackle crime at… continue reading

08/06/2021

Press release: BLSA concerned at low investment levels and calls for rapid delivery of Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan

Today’s economic growth figures show that the economy is struggling to recover. While there were some areas that grew, the… continue reading

20/05/2021

Everybody has role to play to tackle illicit trade

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) says illicit trade in alcohol and cigarettes during the lockdown restrictions has resulted in billions… continue reading

20/05/2021

Private sector key to drive infrastructure investment

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) launched a report on solutions to boosting infrastructure investment to drive the economic recovery. The… continue reading

20/05/2021

BLSA Chair unpacks infrastructure report

Business Leadership South Africa has launched a report on solutions to boost infrastructure investment so that it achieves the 30%… continue reading