Lessons from the SA greylist: When Govt and Business pull in the same direction.

27/10/2025 12 min
Lessons from the SA greylist: When Govt and Business pull in the same direction.

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Guest: Busisiwe Mavuso – CEO, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)

South Africa’s successful exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list marks a milestone moment for the country not just economically, but institutionally. After more than two years of reform and relentless effort, South Africa met all 22 FATF requirements, avoiding potential reputational and investment damage.

In this conversation, Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, reflects on what it took to get here the collaboration between government and the private sector, the policy discipline it required, and what this achievement reveals about South Africa’s capacity for reform when focus and political will align. Kaya FM

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