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South Africa's leadership pipeline is still failing women
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Despite progress in board gender diversity in South Africa's JSE Top 40 companies, women's representation sharply declines in executive roles with only 8% of CEOs being women. The systemic issues within leadership pipelines limit women's access to key roles and sponsorship needed for progression to top leadership positions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Generalist.
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You must treat gender diversity as a governance issue, not just HR. Boards now need to track female representation beyond the boardroom to secure future leadership talent and open succession pipelines.
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