Reality Check with Thandi Orleyn: Who Enters the Leadership Pool - and Who Is Chosen? Question to probe: If capable women and men are in the pool, why are men still more likely to be appointed or elected?

The National Briefing · Aug 11, 2026 · 11m

Reality Check with Thandi Orleyn: Who Enters the Leadership Pool - and Who Is Chosen?

Question to probe: If capable women and men are in the pool, why are men still more likely to be

appointed or elected?

Purpose: Move from individual aspiration to the systems that determine access, visibility, selection and advancement.

Daily takeaway: When capable women are available but men continue to receive most opportunities, institutions must examine how they define merit, identify potential and make leadership decisions

Guest: Thandi Orleyn - Chairperson of Impala Platinum (Implats), Founder of…