We actively support communities through various means, including the payment of taxes and royalties, job creation, the implementation of skills development programmes, facilitation of local business opportunities, and sponsorship of education and community health initiatives.We are committed to upholding superior standards across the entire ESG spectrum, we place special significance on maximising our impact within the social sphere. We refer to this as 'spiking on social'.
To support our ambition to spike in Social, we developed the Socio Economic Development approach consisting of four impact goals i.e to improve access to quality education and skills development, to improve the quality of community services, to improve access to income generation opportunities and reduce reliance on mines. All our community development interventions align to these goals.
Every year, we share the value we create with host communities through our delivery of SLP projects and CSI initiatives that are identified through our engagements with communities, local governments, the DMRE and other sector departments.
NKULO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
R156 million
The Trust was established as a vehicle to spike on the S of ESG. Registered as a public benefit organisation, the Trust has received contributions of R741 million. Funds will be directed toward projects that will benefit host communities.
HOST COMMUNITY PROCUREMENT
R2.0 billion
Procurement of goods and services from suppliers in the immediate areas of our operations.
SISONKE EMPLOYEE EMPOWERMENT SCHEME
R156 million
More than 3,400 employees belong to the scheme. Total contributions to date amount to R741 million.
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TOTAL PROCUREMENT
R9.6 billion
Supply chain expenditure from third‑party suppliers. This includes operational and capital expenditure.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
R3.0 billion
Cash expenditure on property, plant and equipment, including sustaining capital expenditure (capex) of R1.6 billion, expansionary capex of R1.4 billion including R49 million investment in the Zibulo solar plant.
CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES
R126 million
Expenditure on Social and Labour Plan, corporate social investment and strategic projects such as Thuthukani, our enterprise and supplier development programme.
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WAGES AND RELATED PAYMENTS
R4.7 billion
Payroll costs for employees, excluding contractors, including a proportionate share of employees in joint operations.
Our Social and Labour Plans summarise each operation’s plan to create value for its host community and can be found here: link to the documents attached.
The programme implemented in partnership with Raizcorp, our Business Development Support Partner (BDSP) is aimed at growing your business through provision of tailored business skills, one-on-one business guidance and technical enablement. Loan funding can also be made available to applicants doing business with Thungela in partnership with our fund administrator Absa, at preferential interest rates.
We create a workplace where our people thrive and every individual feels valued and respected, ensuring diversity and equal opportunities.
We have established the Sisonke Employee Empowerment Scheme, to give our employees a direct stake in our future. This initiative is key to our efforts in fostering a legacy of empowerment and inclusion within our workforce.
Our commitment to safety and health is unwavering. We strive to create a workplace free of fatalities and occupational diseases.
Our comprehensive wellness programme is designed to nurture the well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally—ensuring our employees thrive at work and in life.
We believe in uplifting our host communities through meaningful engagement and impactful projects.
Our initiatives in education, skills development, and socio-economic growth, are designed to enhance the quality of life and create lasting value for the people we serve.
Read our ESG Report to discover the stories of the people whose lives we touch and the value we create together.
Read our ESG Report to discover the stories of the people whose lives we touch and the value we create together.
