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PRESS RELEASE: Alleged Sale of Weapons to Russia


POSTED ON: May 12, 2023 IN by Admin

Traditionally BLSA would not comment on foreign policy issues. But our government’s stance on the Ukraine conflict is now having serious consequences for our economy and our ability to recover from the other crises our country faces. The US and European markets are particularly important for our manufactured goods, the kind that sees far more…

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BLSA Media Release: Cabinet Reshuffle


POSTED ON: March 6, 2023 IN by Admin

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

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BLSA CEO Letter – 27 February 2023


POSTED ON: February 27, 2023 IN by Admin

BLSA hopes that the JET-IP package is not now at risk with the countries that are funding it already concerned about SA’s international positioning.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Godongwana delivers strong budget with clear plans to tackle energy crisis


POSTED ON: February 24, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

BLSA was relieved to hear that concrete measures are finally being taken to address the debt owed to Eskom by municipalities.

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Press release: Budget Speech 2023


POSTED ON: February 22, 2023 IN by Admin

BLSA expected the country’s fiscal trajectory to weaken given the Eskom debt transfer and while SA’s high debt level is a concern, we believe this was necessary to help address the crippling effects of loadshedding.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: We are expecting a credible budget with news of reforms that will grow our economy


POSTED ON: February 21, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

A solution to Eskom’s debt problems will undoubtedly be the most important feature of this budget.

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BLSA MEDIA RELEASE: SONA ADDRESS


POSTED ON: February 9, 2023 IN by Admin

It’s important for government to limit the use of the extra powers it has granted itself purely to address the loadshedding crisis on a least-regret basis.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Conspiracy theories are reckless and deflect attention from actually solving problems


POSTED ON: February 3, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

It is critically important for leaders to make calm decisions based on the facts. Anything else is irresponsible.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Ramaphosa should use strong mandate to root out crime and graft


POSTED ON: January 31, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Patronage and corruption exist in other states too, so SA is not alone in having a crippled public service – but that is no excuse for complacency.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Independent body needed to produce IRP with energy department unable to do it every two years


POSTED ON: January 27, 2023 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Despite the lack of any major breakthrough announced by Necom, promises of the end of loadshedding are coming thick and fast with elections looming next year.

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