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title: "Watch – When will SA’s top management jobs move beyond the pale?"
description: "Despite decades of transformation policy, South Africa’s corporate leadership remains overwhelmingly white and male. As the ANC and DA clash in court over the Employment Equity Act, the deeper question remains: why is real change still so elusive? Daily Maverick's Lindsey Schutters explains."
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# Watch – When will SA’s top management jobs move beyond the pale?

> Despite decades of transformation policy, South Africa’s corporate leadership remains overwhelmingly white and male. As the ANC and DA clash in court over the Employment Equity Act, the deeper question remains: why is real change still so elusive? Daily Maverick's Lindsey Schutters explains.

By Lindsey Schutters · Published 16 May 2025, 11:58 SAST · Updated 18 May 2025, 23:28 SAST

## Key points
- In a world where the only thing scarier than climate change is the denial of its existence, Lindsey Shutters serves up a sobering reminder that Mother Nature isn’t waiting for our permission to throw a tantrum.
- Lindsey Shutters reports on key economic developments impacting South Africa's financial landscape.
- The video highlights the challenges and opportunities facing local businesses amid global economic shifts.
- Produced by Emilie Gambade, the piece emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making for entrepreneurs.
- Viewers are encouraged to support independent journalism that upholds democratic values.

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyASyXcR0cU)

Reporting and voice-over by: Lindsey Shutters for Business Maverick
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn

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