PIVOT POINT: In conversation with the CEO of Thungela Resources, July Ndlovu.

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We sit down for an in-depth conversation with July Ndlovu, the outgoing CEO of Thungela Resources. As he prepares to close this chapter of his corporate journey, Ndlovu reflects on a remarkable career that saw him rise through the ranks to lead one of South Africa’s most prominent coal producers through both boom times and turbulence.

From navigating the complexities of a JSE-listed spin-off to steering the business through global headwinds and a shifting energy landscape, Ndlovu shares hard-earned leadership lessons, the decisions that defined his tenure, and the personal toll of leading through crisis.

This is a candid masterclass on executive leadership, corporate legacy, and knowing when it’s time to pass the baton.

3 Jul 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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