Alert level 2 is the next logical phase to move to
POSTED ON: September 6, 2021 IN cov, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The current Level 3 runs to 15 October – that is too long to wait. A shift to level 2 should happen sooner.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 6 September 2021
POSTED ON: September 5, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic growth, Unemployment by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I want to add my welcome to the incoming president Bonang Mohale and deputy president Adrian Gore, who are taking up the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) at this crucial point.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 30 August 2021
POSTED ON: August 30, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Covid-19 by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I feel positive that we are moving in the right direction, both on the vaccine programme and the economic policy changes needed.
Record unemployment will worsen if we can’t unlock infrastructure promise
POSTED ON: IN Employment, Infrastructure by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
If we thought we had a jobs crisis on our hands before this pandemic, we now we have something much, much larger than we had ever imagined.
A job is still the best social security in these times
POSTED ON: August 24, 2021 IN Economic growth, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The green paper on a new social security reform programme would be debilitating on workers as they would have to contribute between 8% and 12% of their earnings.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 10 August 2021
POSTED ON: August 10, 2021 IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Economic growth, Economic policy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I wish Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana all the best in his new role. He is taking on one of the most difficult jobs in the country. It is central to business confidence.
Pension rule changes are a short term-fix, growth is essential
POSTED ON: August 3, 2021 IN Employment, Political economy, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
I think that the idea to allow withdrawals from their pension comes with some dire consequences if one considers that only 6% of South Africans retire with enough savingS.
Resilient South African businesses start road to recovery after protests
POSTED ON: August 2, 2021 IN Infrastructure, small business by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
As BLSA, we’ve asked the state to step in and aid the rebuild effort. National Treasury’s R39bn package to provide relief to businesses and the poor should be welcomed.
The cost of the economic damage will be borne by the most vulnerable
POSTED ON: July 19, 2021 IN Latest news, Political economy by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The cost of the economic carnage in KZN and Gauteng will be carried by the most vulnerable segments of South African society.
BLSA CEO’s letter – 19 July 2021
POSTED ON: IN BLSA CEO's Weekly, Politics by Admin
By Busi Mavuso
The president’s speech on Friday evening, flanked by the heads of the police and army, was the right message to convey to the public.