Events

Organised crime is no longer on the sidelines of South Africa’s economy - it is inside it.

Research from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime shows that South Africa is among the most criminally infiltrated economies in Africa, with entrenched networks operating across construction, logistics, mining, and financial systems. The impact is direct and escalating: higher costs, disrupted operations, weakened institutions, and increased risk to investment.

This is not a future risk. It is today’s business environment.

In his 2026 State of the Nation Address 2026, Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear: government cannot tackle this crisis alone. The expansion of public-private partnerships marks a decisive shift - business now sits at the centre of the solution.

Advocate Anton du Plessis brings a unique, frontline perspective, from leading complex prosecutions at the National Prosecuting Authority to now driving strategy as CEO of Business Against Crime South Africa.

In this high-level discussion, he will cover:

• The nature and extent of organised crime and associated corruption in SA and what needs to be done about it
• What an effective public-private response looks like in practice
• Where business leadership can act decisively now

Advocate Anton du Plessis served as the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions at the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) until 31 December 2025. In January 2026, Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA) appointed him as Strategy & Performance Executive Head and CEO‑designate, marking his transition into the business‑led crime‑prevention sector.