Welcome to this the fourth report by Business Engage Association NPC and the 30% Club Southern Africa (30%CSA), in association with Tuesday Consulting and the Institute of Directors South Africa, on the effect of the State of Gender on JSE Listed Boards; A study of the opportunities for gender balancing the boards of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

During the research period of this report there were 332 (330,354,365) companies listed on the main and AltX boards of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Note that this figure varies from time to time as new companies are listed and existing companies are either suspended or entirely delisted for whatever reason. Subject to the qualifications below, these listed companies form the basis of the research. All newly listed companies will be covered in subsequent reports where not covered already.