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28/09/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Getting beyond tariff wars and building tomorrow’s trade foundations

By Busisiwe Mavuso

South Africa is pursuing a dual strategy of restoring predictable US trade relations while simultaneously diversifying partnerships globally to mitigate… continue reading

21/09/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Trade talks intensify, but SA cannot wait for external solutions

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Trade negotiations with the US show momentum following Minister Tau’s visit, but success remains uncertain given the unpredictable nature of… continue reading

14/09/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – One step forward, one giant leap back for small business

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Labour minister Meth successfully implemented new dismissal codes that ease the burden on small businesses hiring and managing employees. Trade… continue reading

07/09/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – From committee rooms to action: Why the B20 matters for SA’s economy

By Busisiwe Mavuso

South Africa can leverage its G20 hosting role by implementing B20 recommendations domestically, turning global policy insights into immediate economic… continue reading

31/08/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Eskom’s pricing proves we need competitive markets now

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Nersa’s R54bn settlement with Eskom over tariff calculation errors exposes the absurdity of a system that allows the utility to… continue reading

24/08/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Rail reform takes a big step forward

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy allocated rail slots to 11 new train operating companies across 41 routes, levelling the rail operating… continue reading

17/08/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Can South Africa reform fast enough to beat unemployment?

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The new BLSA Reform Tracker is monitoring 240 government deliverables to inject accountability and measure whether South Africa can achieve… continue reading

10/08/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – We’re tracking government reforms to ensure success

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Business has invested heavily in supporting government reforms because company success depends on a functioning state, but this diverts resources… continue reading

03/08/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – The trade crisis demands urgent action

By Busisiwe Mavuso

US tariffs pose a severe threat to South Africa’s manufacturing and farming sectors, particularly in the Eastern Cape. While businesses… continue reading

27/07/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – A welcome approach to municipal performance and accountability

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Municipal service failures are costing the South African economy billions annually, with businesses particularly vulnerable to water and electricity outages… continue reading

20/07/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – S&P downgrade exposes Transnet’s operational crisis as reform efforts stall

By Busisiwe Mavuso

S&P Global downgraded Transnet’s credit rating due to cash burn of R13.5 billion annually and failure to meet volume targets… continue reading

13/07/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – As SA braces for US tariffs, government urgently needs to consider interventions

By Busisiwe Mavuso

SA’s most critical sectors to be affected by US tariffs are vehicles and parts, agricultural output, steel and aluminium and… continue reading

06/07/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter -Partnership delivers progress, but energy reforms need acceleration

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa addressed members on electricity systems reform progress, with further ministerial engagements planned… continue reading

29/06/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – GNU at one year: strong on reform, shaky on stability

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The GNU has delivered some early wins in its first year, clearing visa backlogs, stabilising electricity and our logistics system.… continue reading

22/06/2025

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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – FATF Progress and US Tariff Threats: Navigating Economic Headwinds

By Busisiwe Mavuso

South Africa has completed all Financial Action Task Force requirements and is on track to exit the grey list in… continue reading