izwelethu Nov 2017 E-book

izwelethu A publication for Exxaro’s People at Matla November 2017 page 4 Long Service AWARDS page 8 Champions EVENT page 16 Bullying in the WORKPLACE MATLA | COAL

MANAGEMENT Message from the manager COMMUNITY Mandela day activities - 2017 Dr Tandi feeding one of the kids in Sonneblom BU Manager – Mandela day. Foster home in Kriel Ga-Nala. 2 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

COMMUNITY Community involvement: Donations to Lekhalale Early Leandra community leaders received Learning Centre, Rietspruit. donations on 18 September 2017. All items handed out were items obtained for the Safety Day. Emaline settlement donation to a family in need. Donations to Leandra. We Care Donations to Leandra Community (Zamelani Abadala Aged group). MATLA | COAL MANDELA DAY celebrated by PLEXIPHON Innovative Solutions On 18 July 2017, PLEXIPHON Innovative Solutions spent time with Ma’Mqwathi, a pensioner who takes care of her 13 grandchildren in Thubelihle. The family lives on very little and has basic needs. PLEXIPHON donated groceries, stationary and school shoes to this needy family in the spirit of Ubuntu. A small symbolic action in celebration of humanity taught to us by our former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Thank you Exxaro for affording PLEXIPHON team, time to go and make a difference on this day!!! Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 3

AWARDS The Long Service Awards for employees with 20 - 40 years of service was held on 20 October 2017 at Graceland, Secunda. Of the 109 employees awarded, 3 celebrated 40 years of service. His recipe for staying young and being a hard worker? No beer, no smoking and eating only your wife’s food! He loves watching soccer, with Pirates being the team he supports as well as the rugby when the Springboks are playing. Lucas Khopele with his wife, Joyce. Lucas started his mining career at Blinkpan in 1977 when the company was known as Trans Natal, as a fitter aid. In 1980 he was transferred to Matla and appointed as a fitter aid at Mine 1. Lucas was transferred again to Mine 2 Enock Khopele and his wife, Elizabeth during the LSA and worked at 5 Seam until it closed and went back to Mine event in Secunda when Enock received his 40 years of 3 as a shuttle car operator. service award. When Section 41 closed Lucas was transferred to New Enock is the elder brother of Lucas Khopele. They grew up Clydesdale and after 2 and a half years he came back to in Matatiele (Eastern Cape/KZN). Mine 1 as continuous miner operator. With Mine 1’s closure he was transferred to Mine 3 where he is a CM operator. Enock, as Lucas, joined Blinkpan mine (owned by Trans Lucas was one of the employees who China invited to Natal) in 1977 and worked as a belt attendant. Beijing in 2010 to participate in a competition held for In 1981 he joined Matla Mine 1 as an engineering aid. mining houses of 14 countries. He came first in the CM When Mine 1 closed, he moved to Mine 2, Section 24 section. where he is still working as an engineering aid. It was his first experience in an airplane and flying for so many hours was really exciting. Asked about the food in the Enock is married to Elizabeth and they have 3 children Far East, he said the organizers made all efforts to provide together. Victoria (30) is working at Sasol as a contractor, South African food – the only thing they could not manage Thato (27) is working at Khusile as a contractor, to do, was making pap! Tuso (26) who is currently unemployed. His advice for young miners/employees in the mining Enock loves watching soccer and rugby. His favourite environment? You must respect yourself, then have respect teams are Pirates and the Bulls. When he goes on pension, for others AND abide by the rules set by the company. he will go back to Matatiele and grow vegetables (spinach, What is he going to do after retirement? He wants to cabbage and mealies.) continue with his farming activities, which is planting and ploughing as well as his cattle. He has a piece of land in Matatiele (Eastern Cape/KZN) Lucas has been married to Joyce for 35 years and together they have 4 children, Nelsie (33), Eric (30), Mpulokeng (27) and Patricia (24). 4 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

AWARDS Lucas Magagula, 25 years with his wife. Humbulani Sikhobo (Mine 3 - 20 years) with his wife. Gerard Otto with his wife, Kotie, received recognition Erasmus Stoeman with his wife (20 years) and Mathilda for 20 years of service while Albertus (Pompie) Pienaar Snyders with her husband (20 Years). with his wife, Celeste, was recognised for 35 years of service. Sakkie Mathabisa (mine3 - 25 years) and his wife. In a celebrating mood! Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 5

MINING PUMALANGA WOMEN IN MINING The launch of MPUMALANGA Women in Mining happened women license holders can be able to operate through on Thursday, 03 August at the Civic Centre, Emalahleni, partnerships and also expand business operations. is regarded as symbolic and a very important event in the history of Mpumalanga. The vision of MWiM is to see an increase in the number of women in the management level and making the Their aim is to empower and develop women based in environment conducive for women to operate in the mining Mpumalanga in Mining. This entails skills development, sector. progressive development of women SMMEs and mentorship programmes. Their mission is nurturing the talen and skills of women in mining and the youth aspiring to enter the field of mining. Integrating women in mining into the workforce, not only as a creer, but also to thrive in the mining profession. Women in mining is not just employement but an important With this, creating and encouraging an environment where transformation agenda to reverse the historical exclusion of women in the mining industry. Ladies from Exxaro who attended the launch of Mpumalanga Women in Mining. Bontle Mtshengu, Engineering Manager at Leeuwpan received a Certificate of Excellence and Achievement from the MWiM organisation. Left to right: Ms Africa 2018 finalist, Bothle Mtshengu, Tebogo Leepile (Corporate Centre), Humbulani Motsotsoana (Matla) and Grace Mathebula (Matla). 6 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

GENERAL Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority Security Department (PSIRA organisation) Team PSIRA 1 MISSION: To protect the constitutional rights of all people to life, safety and dignity through the effective promotion and regulation of the private security industry. VISION: To be recognised as an excellent regulator of private security in South Africa by all our stakeholders. OBJECTIVES: The primary objectives of the Authority are to regulate the Private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of a security service provider in the public and national interest and in the interest of the Private security industry itself. VALUES: Integrity: Ethical Conduct, Fairness, Transparency. Excellence: Accountability, Professionalism, Performance, Accessibility. Heritage day Matla employees celebrated Heritage day as only they can do. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 7

HUMAN RESOURCES CHAMPIONS EVENT WE WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES FROM ARNOT Khungeka Qum Nozintombi Sheldon Tshimishi Mduduzi Nkosi Artisan Aide Mnisi, Clerk Shabangu Moses Chiburre Makhubedu working at M2 as Operator Gr II, Operator Gr III Electrical at the Planning at Operator Gr I M2 Operator Gr II, Plant CEWS CM, M2 M2 FTE TO PERMANENT FTE TO PERMANENT EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES Precious Matlala Veronica Palmah Tlaka Learner, Mining Mabasa Sibanyoni Learner Admin Operations Learner Admin March Skosana March Skosana Bongumusa appointed Engineering Engineering Artisan Aide, as Clerk, Appointed as appointed Assistant, Central Assistant, Central Receiving Operator Gr III, as Clerk, Central Mine 2 Planning PROMOTIONS AT MATLA Innocent Themba Mashele Mkhumbani Loyiso Nqiniko Electrician Promoted to Mbeco Ngwane Lindiwe Mabena Sipho Mdluli, Artisan Aide, to Foreman Artisan Aide, Promoted to Promoted to Artisan Aide, Plant Maintenance Mechanical, M2 Artisan Aide, Operator Gr II, Plant Plant Plant Mine 2 8 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

HUMAN RESOURCES 07 July 2017 EMPLOYEES WHO COMPLETED THE BASIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Bongile Caren Eckard Jolande Nel Collin Sebashe Lucas Xaba Ndongeni Zacharia Khoza CONGRATULATIONS Nester Mahlaule ALSO TO: Rita van der Westhuizen Buhle Ngutshane Bonita Morel Ephraim Lubelo received an Underground Mining Merit Award from CTC Well Done! “ With this success, comes greater opportunities and challenges. Face it with th same zeal, as you always have. ” Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 9

Drivers also took up the challenge. Supply Chain “dressers” Christo van Jaarsveld, tribologist from Condition Monitoring and his team dressed the “opposite sex” 1 September 2017. during Casual Day celebrated 10 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

The little Irish devil…! The dressers from Condition Monitoring “invaded” an Engineering Meeting. Sustainability dressed differently. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 11

HUMAN RE HUMAN RESOURCESSOURCES Qualification obtained: Emri Snyman CONGRATULATIONS! EMRI SNYMAN, MRP Controller, has with hard work, dedication and commitment, completed the Diploma in Procurement and Supply in July 2017. Some of the topics covered were: • Managing contracts and relationships in procurement and supply. • Sourcing in procurement and supply. • Negotiating and contracting in procurement and supply. • Business needs in procurement and supply. • Contexts of procurement and supply. Emri has been with Matla since 2003. Well done Emri, we are waiting for the Higher, Masters etc… Silver medal for target casting, angling. Herman Schoeman, Head of Maintenance, Development at Mine 2, was invited by the Secunda Freshwater angling club to participate in a Target and Long Casting competition against other angling clubs in the Mpumalanga region. The competition took place on Saturday, 20 May 2017. A week later Herman was informed that he was chosen for the Mpumalanga team to participate in the Nationals on 10 June 2017 at Vereeniging and…their team came 2 and won the silver medal in Target Casting. nd This was also a first for Mpumalanga to achieve silver medals in all the divisions. The divisions were: • Ladies Mpumalanga Silver Target Casting. • Senior men’s Mpumalanga Silver Target Casting. Herman Schoeman (4th, left), from Mine 2 with his team • Silver Long Distance Casting. members who won silver medals. • Golden Oldies Silver Target Casting. 12 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

HUMAN RESOURCES Employees CHAMPIONS event 13 October 2017 From left to right: Sunboy Mkhatshwa from Arnot, now Electrician at Mine 1, Wandile Basson who joined Matla from Kumba as Manager, Procurement (at the back:) Leon Pienaar, HRM and Salomie Erasmus, Risk Manager and Emri Snyman who obtained the National Diploma in Procurement & Supply. In front of Leon: Caroline Masoma who joined Matla from South 32, Mmathapelo Selomane who obtained the COMREC qualification in Rock Engineering and Wonder Mlambo who was promoted from Diesel Mechanic to Foreman, Maintenance at Mine 1. Erasmus Stoeman obtained his BTech degree in Refilwe Mabapa - Appointed as Shift boss, Mine 3 Human Resources Management. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 13

WELLNESS Children of Matla Employees Selected for the Executive Council – 2018, Chairperson SPORT (girls), Ermelo High School. She was also selected onto the Council for the Girls Hostel (Nelstehuis). Ronnie Bourn - Kelly-Anne Selected as Head of Council, 2018. Rozelle is from the Laerskool HM Swart, Bethal. Cansa was also on site - shave or spray. Zuritha du Preez - Rozelle He has been chosen for 2018 Leadership in the SGB (Support Group in the School Committee, or just a Leader), Steelcrest High School, Middelburg. Pop-a-balloon and win a Selfie sticks was one of Precious Thekiso - Phenyo prize. the prizes. She qualified for MP Provincial Colours, SAMCA Colours in Drum Majorettes. She will be performing in the 2018 Majorette Sport World Federation Championship on 20 - 23 September 2018 in Cape Town, where she will be getting her Protea Colours. She is currently in Middelburg Christian School. Precious Thekiso - Tshidiso PSA testing for men was a very busy station. 14 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

EDUCATION Children of Matla Employees chosen as Prefects, 2018 - Onverwacht Laerskool Chris Eckhout - Zane Dan Manyige - Angel Danie de Wet - Elize Madimetsa Ledwaba – Micheal Jnr Caren Eckard - Armandt Raphael Mashaba - Kwanda Children of Matla Employees She was the Best Academic Achiever for Grade 6 in Success is the result of 2017 overall mark (91%), and she has been made perfection, hard work, learning a Deputy Head Girl at Middelburg Christian School for 2017. from failure, loyalty, and persistence... Tandiswa Nobatana - Kwakhanya Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 15

SUSTAINABILITY BULLYING Do you suspect your colleague or boss may be a bully? Here’s how to identify an office bully and what to do about it. There may not be pushing and hair-pulling, but that doesn’t following: mean bullying isn’t taking place. In a DestinyMan.com article, Dr Gillian Mooney, teaching and learning manager - Try not to get emotional. This will only give the bully at The Independent Institute of Education in South Africa, more power. defines workplace bullying as ‘the consistent and repeated - If you feel confident enough, approach the bully and mistreatment of one em ployee by another’. International explain how their actions are affecting you. Be clear estimates also suggest that at least 1 in 6 people will at about your boundaries. some stage fall victim to an office bully. - Keep track of all interactions. Write down exactly what How to recognise a bully happened, who was involved, and where and when it HRMorning.com identifies 8 types of bullies in the took place. Keep a paper trail if the bullying, or part of it, workplace. Does this sound like someone you know? is happening on line (on email, for example). 1. The obnoxious co-worker who publicly humiliates you - If the situation continues, speak to your supervisor/ 2. The colleague who will betray you or is disloyal to you manager. 3. The colleague or boss who constantly criticises you and What if the problem is my supervisor/manager? your work Go to their supervisor/manager. If this isn’t possible, The 4. The colleague or boss who goes out of their way to Guardian suggests approaching your HR representa tive. ensure you don’t get what you need to do your job, While this may seem daunting, remember that this person simply to assert their power may be bullying others and by taking a stand, you’re also defending the rest of your team. Once again, stay calm and 5. The attention-seeker who is nice to you as long as unemotional and present only the facts. Explain how it’s you’re nice to them affecting team morale and remind them that lack of morale 6. The person who isn’t that good at their job, but will act affects the company’s bottom line as team members are like they are and will undermine you to make themselves more likely to call in sick and be unproductive. appear more competent Next steps 7. The worker who thinks they are superior to everyone Your company should have a policy against harassment else and doesn’t have to play by the same rules (as bullying is part of harassment) and, if they don’t, your complaint may encourage them to create one. 8. The manipulator who lacks empathy If your company doesn’t resolve the issue, you may This behaviour doesn’t only affect the victim; it also approach The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and damages the work environment as a whole. Dr Mooney Arbitration (CCMA), an organisation that provides services says that bullying has an effect on motivation and to resolve problems in the workplace. productivity. ‘It’s essential to remember that workplace Taking these steps formalises the process and could lead bul lying affects both the target and those who witness to you having to face your abuser. According to HR Pulse, the bullying. This is why it’s imperative for both the victim the accused has the right to examine all evidence against and those in authority to remedy the situation as soon as him or her. However, South Africa has policies in place to possible.’ protect you as the accuser at all times. Is there anything you can do about it? You may have a representative present as a buffer and In an interview with Forbes.com, bullying prevention source of emotional support, or address your abuser from advocate and author Sherri Gordon suggests victims do the a distance (such as, via telephone-conferencing). If the 16 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE situation is particularly severe, a third party could relay in this regard. In addition, bullying can have a severe communication between yourself and the abuser without mental and physical impact on the victim, which could affect you communicating with him or her face-to face. your work performance and reflect badly on you. The above may sound intimidating, but keep in mind that The Careways Employee Wellness Programme is here to bullying is classified as harassment and you do have rights assist you should you think that you are being bullied. For confidential assistance on psychosocial matters, contact your CAREWAYS EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMME on toll-free 0800 004 770 or SMS your name to 31581. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 17

SPORT Exxaro Mpumalanga Comrades Marathon Participants Exxaro Athletics Club has branches in Gauteng, The Comrade marathon “Up Run” that was held on the Limpopho and Mpumalanga. 04 of June 2017 started from Durban - City Hall at 05:30 and finished in Pietermaritzburg - Golden Horse Casino at These clubs are administered by the following mines/ offices: 17:30. Gauteng North - Head Office The very same team participated in the 2017 race and was Limpopo - Grootegeluk, joined by the following two (2) members, Johan Botha and Mpumalanga - Matla Henry Lefakwane. Matla was the official sponsor for this team with accommodation and transport. Fourthly eight (48) Exxaro club members registered and qualified to participate in the sport event which attracted 20 000 runners from all over the world. 2016 Exxaro - Mpumalanga participants went there and flew Exxaro Flag. Back row from left: Mandla Mashinini, Thabile Khumalo, Thato Moabi, Frank Kgaphola, Nkosinathi Radebe. Front row from left: Xolani Dladla, Peace Phogole, Willem Kersaai and Bongani Khumalo. Matla XX fit Gym Thabo Trainer 18 Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017

SPORT Greatest train race Saturday, 19 August 2017 In 2017 the organizers of the race, aimed to raise R1.2m for charity. Individuals had to race along the R555 route between eMalahleni and Middelburg (Mpumalanga). The relay consisted of 5 members running a circular route in the vicinity of the Kees Taljaard Stadium in Middelburg. A number of employees from corporations, private companies, government departments, scholars etc participated in this community driven charity event. The race was open to all members of the public, interested in contributing to the wellbeing of their community and who were FIT for the challenge. Various legs of the race were 32km, 15km, 4.9km fun run and a 25km team relay event. Medals were awarded to all finishers. Zuritha du Preez and her son, Reyner, ran the 15km leg and completed the race on 19 August 2017. Izwelethu | Matla Newsletter November 2017 19

Workplace bullying is on the rise. Here’s how to fight back. 1. Talk about it If you feel confident enough, approach the bully. 2. Keep track Write down when the incident took place, how it happened and who was involved. 3. Stay calm Stick to the facts and don’t become emotional. 4. Escalate it If talking to the bully doesn’t help, speak to someone with authority. For confidential assistance on psychosocial matters, contact your CAREWAYS EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMME on toll-free 0800 004 770 or SMS your name to 31581. MATLA | COAL