Media Statement: BLSA statement on the Phala Phala panel
POSTED ON: December 1, 2022 IN by Admin
BLSA will continue to stand resolutely in support of the rule of law and we call on all stakeholders in South Africa to do so too.
SAFETY TIPS: kidnappings and missing people
POSTED ON: IN by Admin
In the first six months of 2022 an average of 1,143 kidnappings a month were reported to the police; this is double the monthly average of the 2021 period.
SAFETY TIPS: Hijackings
POSTED ON: IN by Admin
According to the crime stats, from 1 July 2022 to 20 September 2022, there were 6 149 hijackings.
SAFETY TIPS: House break-ins
POSTED ON: IN by Admin
The recent crime stats show that housebreak-ins are the most common crime experienced by South African residents.
BUSISIWE MAVUSO: We survived state capture and the pandemic so there is hope for us
POSTED ON: November 22, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busisiwe Mavuso
The strength of our financial sector is something to be nurtured and we must keep adding to its resilience where we can.
Busisiwe Mavuso | Business and government need to collaborate to overcome blockages to private sector investment in energy transition
POSTED ON: November 11, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busisiwe Mavuso
It’s imperative for SA to get the “just” part of the just energy transition right.
BUSISIWE MAVUSO: No quick fix for the cancer of crime
POSTED ON: November 8, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busisiwe Mavuso
Organised crime is entrenched in South Africa but the “construction mafia” has risen to prominence recently
Busisiwe Mavuso | BLSA calls on DMRE to urgently address power generation shortfall to prevent loadshedding beyond 2024
POSTED ON: November 4, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busisiwe Mavuso
It’s almost impossible to reach higher EAF levels by increasing maintenance and trying to extend the life of coal plants because Eskom plant has deteriorated so extensively as a result of previous maintenance neglect.
BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Some high-ups must be sweating as they await that knock on the door
POSTED ON: November 1, 2022 IN by Admin
By Busiswe Mavuso
The fight against corruption, it appears, is now gaining strong momentum and BLSA fully commends Batohi and her team for the progress made under extremely challenging conditions.
Media release: Positive MTBPS with improved fiscal trajectory likely to boost investor appetite
POSTED ON: October 26, 2022 IN by Admin
BLSA welcomes the 2022 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled today by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana that affirms the country’s adherence to a policy of fiscal consolidation that will lead to better growth in the future.
