Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) is an independent association whose members include the leaders of some of South Africa’s biggest and most well-known businesses.
Through BLSA, South Africa’s business leaders engage key players in South African society, including government, civil society and labour, to exchange ideas in our national interest and to create effective dialogue.
By so doing, we contribute to building strong communities underpinned by job creation through sustained economic growth.
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BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – NPA proves accountability is possible, now make it inevitable
Arrests of 11 senior police officers connected to R360m tender show that NPA rebuilding is delivering results, with the Madlanga Commission exposing criminal networks reaching the highest levels of policing. Police corruption at the top, with the minister on a leave of absence and the national commissioner facing charges, undermines the rule of law that business depends on to function and invest. Business is supporting NPA capacity through forensic skills funding, but fundamental reforms are needed to entrench institutional independence and strengthen witness protection. The Madlanga Commission’s August report must catalyse a comprehensive police overhaul – last week’s arrests prove accountability is possible, now institutional reforms must make it inevitable. The arrests last week of 11 senior police officers connected to a R360m tender are a sign that the age of impunity is over. The National Prosecuting Authority, which has been building a case for two years, has acted against powerful figures at the heart of police corruption. These arrests strike at the institutional rot that has been eating away at our capacity to enforce the law. Testimony to the Madlanga Commission has revealed a Gauteng-based criminal network involved in drug trafficking, contract killings, hijackings and tender fraud, linked to […]
25/02/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – BLSA welcomes credible 2026 Budget as growth returns, debt stabilises and reform momentum builds
BLSA congratulates Minister Godongwana on delivering a credible and pragmatic budget that tackles the country’s core challenges and reiterates the government’s commitment to structural reforms. This marks a sharp contrast… continue reading
12/02/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – BLSA reacts to the State of the Nation Address
“We are stronger today than what we were a year ago”. That was the core message of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s… continue reading
05/02/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – BLSA Reform Tracker Second Quarterly Review: South Africa’s Reform Programme Remains on Track Despite Electricity Setback
Overall reform score climbs nearly 24% since tracking began; momentum slows as reforms near completion but electricity sector reversal raises… continue reading
07/01/2026
MEDIA STATEMENT – BLSA welcomes the appointment of Adv Mothibi to the NPA
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes the appointment of Advocate Jan Lekgoa Mothibi as the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) National… continue reading
