Dr. Nombasa Tsengwa, former CEO of Exxaro Resources, joins Bongani Bingwa to reflect on a career marked by remarkable highs and a turbulent exit. After more than two decades in the mining industry, she rose to the top—only to find herself isolated at the summit. Her tenure was marred by allegations of bullying and toxic leadership, with senior executives resigning and accusing her of creating a hostile environment. Eventually suspended amid claims of misconduct, she departed the company she helped shape over decades. Today, she speaks with striking candour, saying she holds no resentment. But her story remains a cautionary tale about the weight of leadership at the top. As questions linger—did she jump, or was she pushed?—we explore what it means to lead, lose, and start over.

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