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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: We can realise the vision of an inclusive, growing economy


POSTED ON: July 19, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

SA was identified as one of 31 countries with high risks around the “erosion of social cohesion” in the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Risks report.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | SA is running out of time to avoid greylisting by money laundering watchdog


POSTED ON: July 15, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

South Africa has been in the FATF’s sights since 2009 following an initial review.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Government needs to focus on national priorities


POSTED ON: July 8, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

All indications are that in October SA will be placed on the grey list by the Financial Action Task Force.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Government may finally have seen the light on energy crisis


POSTED ON: July 5, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

According to Eskom, SA needs to create 50GW-60GW of new generation capacity by 2035.

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Media Statement: BLSA together with Matla a Bana help fight GBV


POSTED ON: July 1, 2022 IN by Admin

BLSA has partnered with Matla a Bana – an NGO that fights GBV and creates child-friendly reporting facilities at police stations, courts and hospitals.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Govt can act now on Zondo’s advice, and there’s no room to fail


POSTED ON: IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

The allocation of resources will be a litmus test of how seriously government is taking the Zondo report.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Prosecutions should follow publication of Zondo report


POSTED ON: June 28, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Publication of the full Zondo report is only the first step.

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Busisiwe Mavuso | Lack of infrastructure maintenance a leading cause of SA’s water crisis


POSTED ON: June 24, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Underspending on infrastructure affects not only water supply but infrastructure for all SA’s network industries

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Media release: BLSA welcomes the handover of the final parts of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Report


POSTED ON: June 23, 2022 IN by Admin

Corruption comes at a high price to business and the economy.

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BUSISIWE MAVUSO: Shock reports on municipalities point to folly of cadre system


POSTED ON: June 21, 2022 IN by Admin

By Busisiwe Mavuso

Many municipalities commit a direct act of corruption when residents pay their electricity and water accounts but the officials do not pay that money over to Eskom and the water boards.

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