We aim to collaborate with host communities to establish regenerative landscapes that create stable employment beyond the life of our mines.
The Thungela Education Initiative has prioritised social impact in host communities through education. In 2024, we launched a five-year initiative that targets early learning at 45 primary schools.
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.
We advance local entrepreneurship and skills development through our Thuthukani enterprise and supplier development programme. The programme will reduce the reliance of host communities on surrounding coal mines for their livelihoods.
We have a workforce that is committed to operational excellence and the achievement of our ESG commitments. Our four-time certification in the global Top Employers programme reflects our commitment to progressive people practices and building a workplace where everyone thrives.
The safety, health and well-being of our people come first. We believe that everyone has the right to return home safely and well, every day. That’s why our business shows a culture where looking out for each other is part of how we work. From stringent safety standards to health support and mental wellness initiatives, we focus on creating an environment where everyone who works for us can thrive, on and off the job.
Projects that address our core challenges are managed through our mine’s Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) as well as through corporate social investment (CSI) and strategic programmes such as the Thungela Education Initiative and our enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme, Thuthukani.
Read more about our community projects.
Read our ESG Report to discover the stories of the people whose lives we touch and the value we create together.
