National shutdown showed government is capable of exercising its power

'So, while businesses were right to fear the worst, they should recover some confidence that we live in a country where the rule of law is enforced.' BusiMavuso Moneyweb NationalShutdown

The fact that many businesses last Monday chose to close or keep staff at home showed widespread concern that the planned shutdown could lead to violence and disruption. It was natural to be worried – the memories of looting and destruction of property in July 2021 remain fresh. The irresponsible political rhetoric around the shutdown had inflamed fears. The state reacted appropriately to those concerns.

, worked closely with the SAPS National Operational Command Centre, which coordinated the flow of information around the shutdown. All E2 partners were constantly kept up to date and Business Against Crime formed part of the national activation on Monday. Private security provided 19 helicopters for air support along with drones, armed reaction vehicles and security personnel. These were placed based on recommendations by the police to assist law enforcement.

. I believe last week was a positive indicator of how government and the private sector can work together to improve the security situation. We still have much more to do. We are very conscious of the threat of organised crime and proliferation of extortion attempts against business. This too has been a focus of BACSA and there are early signs we are starting to make a difference there too, again through close cooperation with state security structures.

will continue to work hard with our state counterparts to build that confidence further. Busi Mavuso is CEO Business Leadership South Africa.

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