izwelethu April 2018 Proof

izwelethu A publication for employees at Exxaro Matla Coal April 2018 page 5 Recognition AWARDS page 10 Proto TEAMS page 14 Strong bodies CAMPAIGN MATLA | COAL

STRATEGY CHAMPIONING AFRICA Coal, renewable energy, water and agri. It THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW AND is through these new business sectors that WE ARE READY FOR IT we will answer Africa’s needs and make a By working together today, we can use our difference to the future of our people and our talents to deliver new solutions and create a continent. better future for all of us. THE DYNAMIC CHANGE We are becoming an even more agile and able organisation, ready to seize new NEW DIRECTION NEW BUSINESS opportunities as we embark on our journey of Our new leadership team has brought a new change. way of thinking to our business. COAL: FUELLING OUR FUTURE They are excited to be guiding us towards Coal is not just the power of today. It is the becoming the Exxaro of tomorrow. possibility of tomorrow. It is stronger for longer. EMPOWERED + EFFICIENT + EXXARO:FUTURE LEADERS EFFECTIVE = EXCELLENCE Together we are pioneering new ways in Aspiring to excellence in everything we do is Africa, for Africa. As industry game-changers the way we will create the Exxaro of the future of tomorrow, we are leading the way for the - a winning Exxaro for all. future. MATLA MATLA TURNS 40! We are planning some activities for the Matla 40 celebrations in September 2018. A special logo has been designed for this special anniversary. Watch out for more information regarding the celebration day. If anyone has information or pictures of Matla the past 40 years, please send them to us. We will return them. 2 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018

MINING The Mpumalanga Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate Roadshow Matla hosted the above roadshow on 14 Feb 2018. More than 500 people attended from various mining houses in the area. Feedback on fatalities at Anglo Thermal, New Denmark & Goedehoop colliery, Sasol Mining, Brandspruit & Middelbult collieries as well as our own fatality on 1 March 2017, were reported on. The lessons learned were crucial information shared. ANYANDA ZEDI DMR Senior Inspector of Mines - Mining Equipment A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in the mining industry. MONGEZI VETI 2017 was not a good year for the Mpumalanga region Executive Head in terms of Health & Safety. The region had thirteen (13) Sustainability from Exxaro Corporate fatalities whereas in 2016 Mpumalanga had three (3) fatalities. (Source: SAMRASS: Fatalities and injuries per commodity/region) Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018 3

MINING Mine 2 Reaching ONE YEAR FATALITY FREE and LTI FREE Employees and contractors celebrated their one year fatality and lost time injury free on 8 March 2018. They were treated with a boerewors roll, soft drink and a bucket filled with cleaning material. 4 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter December 2017

AWARDS 9 March 2018 Matla recognition AWARDS On 9 March 2018 Matla Management recognized employees for their contributions in their field of work. Approximately 203 certificates were handed to employees. The event was held for the first time, at Graceland, Secunda. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018 5

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AWARDS 16 March 2018 Coal Awards The following employees were nominated for the Coal Awards on 16 March 2018. This prestigious event took place at Chez Charlene, Lynwood, Pretoria. Linette Taylor and Cindy Booysen were nominated for: Highest ranking score within Exxaro for the knowledge of commercial terms and conditions and contract knowledge. Johan Botha, Thabani Zondo, Christo Snyman, Eddie du Plessis, Chris Welkom, Hennie Lombard, Thendo Ligudu, Mahendra Mahadaw The establishing of an Air Jig Plant including high frequency screens without and injury and within seven months. Ilana Schwartz Saving Matla R3.9m per annum by conducting out of scope audits on all allowanced paid to employees Thandi Gulube, Ndweleni J Rantsana, Mulingoni Masikhwa, Andile Ndzimande, Ndivhuwo E Mutele, Johny B Sindane, Laymon Shekwa, Matome O Lebogo, Titus Makuya, Dennis Mahlalela, Emmanuel Mbokane, Stephan Bergh and Arnold Theron The total mine air utilization improved from 47% to 80%. The average monthly ventilation downtime of only 204 minutes was achieved. Well done to these Matla employees. Viva Matla, Viva! RECOGNITION is the art of actively looking for efforts, large or small, that makes a difference every day. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter December 2017 9

MINING MATLA’s PROTO TEAMS In this edition of Izwelethu, we feature the Mine 2 Proto Team. Proto teams are always on the move… they don’t always attend only to accidents underground, during the year they will perform various tasks to keep them ready for the day that they will be called to perform their rescue duties. Mines Rescue Services (MRS) was established in 1924 and was known at that stage as Rescue Training Station (RTS) The name Proto became synonymous with Rescue Brigades men, which was adopted from the Siebe Gorman “Proto” breathing apparatus that was used for rescues. 94 Years later there are more than 240 Brigades men (Proto men) which is being trained in specific scenarios ranging from extinguishing fires, rescue recovery, body recovery, resuscitation, sealing and re-opening of old abandoned underground workings. Additional training is given to Proto members such as Rope Rescue, Bore hole training in conjunction with the rescue Winder, Trapped Persons Locating Device, advanced course and FLOXAL (Nitrogen Energisation System) The selection criteria for a Rescue team member are: Approval by the current Rescue team Cool of temperament Responsible Used to discipline Must have underground experience of 3 years Minimum school qualification of grade 10 Literate in English Valid first aid certificate Employed on a permanent basis Not younger than 21 and not older than 46 years of age. He/ She must be medically examined by his/her own doctor and mine’s medical practitioner prior to undergoing Heat Tolerance Test conducted at Mines Rescue Services. He/she must sign a Memorandum of Agreement before attending the Heat Tolerance Test. He/ She must be found competent in all the prescribed On 2 & 3 December 2017 they did bunker modules and practical assessments of the Comprehensive inspection and cleaning. Initial Course in mines rescue. 10 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018

MINING At Matla we have three (3) active Proto teams. Mine 2 members with Mines Rescue experience are: The Proto members are volunteers and are not forced Ferdi Fourie - 13 years into the profession of becoming a rescuer, all the Proto Etienne De Beer - 13 years members you are in conversation with will tell you, it is a Elardus Smith - 9 years passion to be a member of such an elite group. Heino Schonfeld - 9 years We as Matla Mine 2 Proto team has eight (8) active Proto Ryno Coetzee - 4 years members whereby five members has Advanced training in Mines Rescue and seven (7) members are certified Rope Hugo van Zyl - 3 years Rescue Technicians and also trained as Rescuers using the Wanani Matakanye - 3 years Bore hole rescue winder. Neil Wilken - 3 years F. Fourie and E. De Beer is the only two from Matla that The most current work that we have done was the bunker has specialised training in the Trapped Persons Locating washing and inspection that need to be done before any Device, which can locate trapped people underground person may work inside the feeders. The bunker inspection behind a rock fall or when lost underground. is carried out on a quarterly basis. We also installed an 8” pipe with supports into the 2 Seam roof to drain water from the 4 Seam which is situated on top of the 2 Seam Short wall. The Proto members are always ready to assist in any emergency underground and will give a rapid response for any emergency. As a Proto member you can be required to be at any Mine at any time for any emergency, locally or internationally. We are very passionate in what we do. The Matla Proto Team was responsible for the installation of an 8” pipe and plate supported by jacks for the de watering of the 4 seam above the Short wall pull off. Installation done by Mine 2 Proto team (Ferdi Fourie, Etienne De Beer, Elardus Smith, Heino Schonfeldt, Ryno Coetzee and Neil Wilken). Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018 11

MINING MINING EXPO @ MATLA 8 March 2018 Bringing buyer and supplier together The show was held on 8 March 2018. The day started perfect without a sign of rain. The suppliers were doing the final touches to their exhibitions and were waiting for visitors to their stalls. And then, at about 12:30, it started pouring. Notwithstanding the rain, a number of visitors attended the expo as with the same with the number of suppliers which increased from 24 to 50. The organisers, MTE (Mining and Technical Exhibitions) were very pleased with the number of visitors that this expo had. Did you miss out on the Matla MTE show? Lots to look forward to at all of MTE’s expos including exciting competitions where visitors stand a chance to win awesome prizes. MTE gave away two petrol vouchers and a Chicago Pneumatic sponsored generator. 1st Voucher 2nd Voucher Generator Winner From left: Hannes Jacobs (MTE), Eben van der Vyver (Chicago From left: Gilbert Netshidzihani Lucas Mtilane (winner) and his Pneumatic) and Deon Grayvenstein (winner) and Hannes Jacobs (MTE). colleague. (winner). MTE would like to give a special thanks to Matla Coal Mine’s medical personnel for coming through and educating everyone about keeping healthy. 12 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018

HUMAN RESOURCES MINING EXPO 15 March 2018 CHAMPIONS EVENT APPOINTMENTS Buhle Ngutshane Blessing Doncabe Sudesh Singh Appointed as Operator, Appointed as Head, Appointed as Head, Gr III, Mine 3 Maintenance, M3 Maintenance, M3 EMPLOYEES WHO COMPLETED THE BASIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Hector Ndlovu Marita Enslin Handy Mahlobo Michelle Zondagh Completed the BMP and Was appointed as a miner Completed the BMP with Completed the BMP with achieved 100% and completed the BMP a mark of 98% a mark of 100% with a score of 90% Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018 13

WELLNESS Matla Healthy Minds Strong Bodies 2018 Campaign The vision of the campaign is to have as many possible employees / contractors to participate and developing during the running there of healthy minds and strong bodies. This will lead to safe and productive employees and also address the issue of fatigue. This is how some of the team members performed during the launch of the campaign at Mine 2. 14 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018

GENERAL The pillars on which the campaign is built, are: - Health and wellness - Nutritional coaching by a dietitian - Physical activities by the XX-fit instructor - Life coaching - Financial wellbeing. What will the activities be… - Height/weight measurements to determine your body mass index (BMI) - Blood pressure checks - Blood sugar - Cholesterol & lipid profile - Insulin checks - Renal function - Thyroid function tests - Physical examination The role of the nutritional coach will be: - To assess individual nutritional requirements - Develop individual nutritional plans - Ongoing nutritional monitoring - Nutritional coaching. The role of the life coach: - What is personal coaching - Goals for personal coaching (set & achieve goals in your life and career path etc.) The role of the gym specialist - Assess training needs for participants - Create training programs - Coaching - Facilitate boot-camps - On-going motivation. Financial planning and wellbeing will be taken care off by the employee assistant program. FOCUS AREAS - Eating clean - Drink enough water - Eliminating sugar - Importance of vegetables - Healthy fats Employees in - Healthy starch options - Physical activities their free time - Quality sleep Everyone can participate by filling in the application form that is available at the clinic, or at your local Sustainability offices (Safety Officers). Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018 15

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Onverwacht Laerskool was sponsored by Exxaro Matla. Silverfleur function 16 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018

HEALTH Listeria Mococytogenes SENSITIVE Items Facts & Prevention • Raw or unpasteurised dairy products • Raw meat & poultry What is LISTERIA? • Deli salads • Deli meats Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that causes listeriosis, a severe • Fresh soft cheese (non hot packed) gastrointestinal illness. Unlike most other food borne pathogens, Listeria can grow at proper refrigeration temperatures. Listeriosis is a rare disease • Cooked meat, poultry & seafood with a high mortality rate. People at highest risk include the elderly, pregnant (including smoked) women, young children and the immuno suppressed. • Cooked eggs SYMPTOMS typical occur after 7 days • Fever • Confusion • Muscle Aches • Loss of balance & convulsions • Nausea & Diarrhea • Headache & Stiff Neck HOW LISTERIA enters a restaurant Contaminated Food In produce growing During processing During handling & environments preperation PREPARE food carefully Take ACTION! Rinse fruits & Appropriate Know your Keep preperation vegetables cook times. suppliers. areas clean. thoroughly before preparing Cook food thoroughly. Source Listeria-sensitive Thoroughly wash and and serving unless it’s been Do not serve foods foods from suppliers who sanitise kitchen work commercially pre-washed. containing raw eggs or raw implement valid Listeria surgaces and utensils (unpasterised) milk. controls. according to product labels immediately after contact with high risk foods. Avoid cross contamination. Keep raw and cooked products seperate, especially raw eggs, milk, meat and poultry. CLEAN thoroughly and routinely Clean and disinfect Wash hands frequently. Wash hands frequently. Clean and sanitise food storage areas, restrooms centric objects and surfaces and breakrooms using an Hands should be washed Hands should be washed in the back of the house with SABS approved sanitiser BEFORE handling food and BEFORE handling food and an SABS approved, or disinfectant. FOCUS BETWEEN different food BETWEEN different food food-safe sanitiser. ESPECIALLY on items. items. high-touch areas: chairs, door knobs, menus, etc. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018 17

ENVIRONMENT Competition Contribute to Save Water The Environment department launched a competition to contribute to save water - as South Africa is a dry country, we all need to save water. Employees can get information from the Environment department or look out for the info also on the LCD screens. Ways to Save Water Indoors • Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks. • Install water saving shower heads and ultra-low-flush toilets. • Take shorter showers. • Never use your toilet as a wastebasket. • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. • Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator. • Rinse vegetables in a full sink or pan of water. • Fully load your dishwasher. • Rinse dishes in a full sink or pan of water. • Wash full loads of clothes. DID YOU KNOW?  Closing taps properly saves up to 900 litres per month.  Turning the tap off when washing hands, face, brushing teeth and shaving saves up to 20 litres per month.  Fixing leaking toilets saves up to 22,000 litres per month.  Using a bucket, not a hose, to wash your car saves up to 300 litres per wash. Ways to Save Water Outdoors • Don’t over-water landscaping. • Water your lawn or garden early in the morning or late in evening. • Adjust sprinklers so that they don’t water the sidewalk or street. • Don’t water on cool, rainy or windy days. • Equip all hoses with shut-off nozzles. • Use drip irrigation systems. • Plant drought-tolerant or low water-use plants and grasses. • Use shrubs and ground cover to reduce the amount of grass. • Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and discourage weeds. • Set your mower blades one notch higher, since longer grass means less evaporation. • Use a pool cover to cut down on water evaporation. • Use a bucket instead of a hose to wash your car. • Use a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks, driveways, loading docks and parking lots 18 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018

SPORT Matla XX fit Gym Thabo Trainer OPERATING HOURS: 06:00 - 18:00 JOINING FEE: R150 MONTHLY FEE: R100 Got something to say? Contact: DEADRE BEKKER - Stakeholder Affairs - Communication Tel: + 27 17 616 8063 | Mobile: +27 83 8239331 E-mail: [email protected] MATLA | COAL Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter April 2018 19

H•A•L•T HEAR • ACT • LEARN • TREAT TUBERCULOSIS The Facts About Tuberculosis Tuberculosis, or TB, has its roots in the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This type of bacteria will attack the lungs, though TB can go after other body parts, such as the spine, kidneys, or brain. When it is not treated, it is always fatal. TB CAN BE CURED. The Spread of TB This bacteria is airborne between individuals. When the disease presents in the lungs or throat, the infected person coughs, speaks, sneezes or sings, and the disease is spread to others. Symptoms of TB The symptoms include: Pain in chest | Cough lasting more than three weeks | Blood or sputum in cough | Weakness Weight loss | Chills | Loss of appetite | Night sweats | Fever