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.

INITIATIVES

TAMDEV

The Technical Assistance Mentorship Development (TAMDEV) programme, anchored by NBI, is a collaboration between Government and Business.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

18/03/2024 | By Busiswe Mavuso

BLSA’s CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – Skills development is needed in municipalities to properly maintain systems

Nearly half of the country’s drinkable water poses acute health risks because of bacteria and other pathogens.

NEWS

29/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: BLSA welcomes appointment of new Transnet executive team

Johannesburg 29 February 2024 – Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes the appointment of a permanent executive team at Transnet and applauds the Transnet board for choosing worthy candidates to… continue reading

21/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: A realistic budget – commendable in an election year

Finance minister Enoch Godongwane delivered a strong budget that commits government to appropriate spending levels given the weak economic outlook. … continue reading

08/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: Progress rightly recognised but focus needs to be on eliminating the core challenges facing the country

President Cyril Ramaphosa was right to emphasise economic reforms in his State of the Nation speech. These are critical to… continue reading

05/02/2024

MEDIA STATEMENT: New BACSA to become a unified, powerful force for Business to collaborate with Government in the fight against crime and corruption

BACSA confirmed as the primary point of contact for Business interaction with government on crime and corruption through government structures,… continue reading

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Membership to Business Leadership South Africa is granted on application, or by invitation from the Board, based on certain criteria approved by the Council as a whole. Find out more