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Mapela Enters a New Era Taking Responsibility MOGALAKWENA TIMES ISSUE 3 2018 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WHAT MINING AND GOOD ARE YOUR FAITH VIBRATIONS! VALUES? CONNECT PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 10 MAPELA ENTERS A NEW ERA TAKING RESPONSIBILITY... The inauguration of Hans Malesela Langa as the new senior traditional leader of the Mapela traditional community, which neigbours Mogalakwena Complex, took place at the traditional grounds in Magope on 18 March. Kgoshi Langa donned the leopard skin to signal his chieftainship and received his Mapela Senior Traditional Leadership Certificate. From left are: cooperative governance and traditional affairs deputy minister Obed Bapela, Limpopo cooperative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs member of the executive council Jerry Ndou, kgoshi Langa and Thobias Langa. Platinum “ welcomes collaboration with traditional “leadership. Anglo American Platinum executive head, corporate affairs, Seara Mkhabela READ FULL STORY ON PAGE 3 WORKING AND PLANNING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 2 OPINION ISSUE 3 2018 MOGALAKWENA TIMES WE WANT TO HEAR YOU! WE TALK ABOUT Creating an accessible platform for engagement with its host communities is the main aim OUR VALUES of Anglo American Platinum's At Anglo American Platinum, six values drive the way we Mogalakwena Times . We asked a do business. They are: safety; care and respect; integrity; few readers what they thought accountability; collaboration and innovation. We asked about the newspaper. readers about their values and how these have impacted “This is the first time I've seen the way they think and act. Mogalakwena Times. I would like to see more information published about things that we should pay attention to." "I respect people because care and respect are values Christina Manama (39), unemployed, I believe in. If we don't respect each other, our community Mokopane Extension 19 will never be respectable." We would love to hear from you about what Pamawela Lethabo (19), learner, Chiganeng, Mapela kind of things you feel we should publish. Tell us what is happening in your village by emailing us at mogalakwena.times@ angloamerican.com. The Editorial Team “ “I like Mogalakena Times. I think it gives the Mogalakwnena community a voice. I would like to read more about the plans to develop not only the area, but also the youth. I would also like to see "Values are very important. One of my advertisements." values is accountability, because I live Malesela Ledwaba (24), pharmacist, in an environment where I am Leruleng accountable for my actions. I also believe We will continue to publish articles about in giving respect to earn it back." the development plans for the the host Malesela Ledwaba (24), pharmacist, communities. We will consider advertising Lureleng, Mapela opportunities if it is relevant or if there is a demand for it. Anyone interested can email ” us at mogalakwena.times@angloamerican. com. The Editorial Team TALK TO US nglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena Times is aimed at "My values include respect, dignity and health. sharing news and highlighting A I also value the older and previous generations the achievements of the people in its host communities. But it is our as they are not only ancestors, but also offer readers who make Mogalakwena protection to the generation growing up now." Times an interesting publication. You Linette Seboya (19), learner, Skimming, need to help us to fill the newspaper Mapela with articles that will interest you. Let us know what’s happening in your community and who you would “ like to see recognised for his or her achievements. SIMPLY EMAIL US "I believe that it is important to have All you need to do is email your values. Platinum must believe in its comments and ideas. We will get back values, because they have even to you to get the story. You may well find upgraded our community hall." your article, or even your photograph, Sello Chokwe (25), barber, Chokwe in upcoming issues. “ mogalakwena.times@ angloamerican.com "Safety and respect are two of the most important values to me. I like to live in a safe TERMS AND CONDITIONS environment where people care You need to provide us with your and respect each other as human name, surname, and the name of the beings." community you belong to. Christina Manama (39), You may remain anonymous. unemployed, Extension 19, Your name won’t be published in the ” Mokopane newspaper, but you still need to provide your details to the editor, who will not reveal your identity. Mogalakwena Times is published by Anglo American Platinum, 55 Marshall Street, Johannesburg. It is produced by Bosveld Bulletin cc and distributed by Mogalakwena Complex and Bosveld Bulletin cc. MOGALAKWENA TIMES ISSUE 3 2018 NEWS 3 MAPELA ENTERS A NEW ERA “A well-governed traditional council benefits Platinum in engaging with our host community,” said Platinum executive head of corporate affairs Seara Mkhabela at the inauguration of Hans Malesela Langa, the new senior traditional leader of the Mapela traditional community. The government and the job creation is vital and asked traditional authorities Platinum to engage with the are our key stakeholders traditional leadership in this “and remain a priority in our regard. social strategy,” Mkhabela In his inauguration speech, explained. kgoshi Langa thanked the Anglo American Platinum government and the community representatives joined the for their support. Limpopo government, the Congress of Traditional Leaders in South Africa (Contralesa) and the Mapela community to celebrate. Development was the main theme of the day and Contralesa representative kgoshi Malesela Dikgale said: “We want to develop CELEBRATIONS... Dancers entertained the crowd at the agriculture for food security inauguration of kgoshi Langa. in Mapela. We encourage local mines and the chief to create LEADERSHIP IS KEY... CoGTA deputy minister Obed Bapela, opportunities for small and far left, said that the kgoshi should work to advance the medium enterprises to thrive.” Mapela community. He asked Mogalakwena Complex to Deputy minister of corporate focus on employing local people and procuring from local governance and traditional affairs sources. Kgoshi Langa, left, promised a free and transparent (CoGTA) Obed Bapela added that Mapela. FAITH AND MINING CONNECT As part of the global Mining and Faith Reflections Initiative (MFRI), David Urquhart, the ninth bishop of Birmingham and convenor of the Lords Spiritual in the United Kingdom, toured Mogalakwena Complex and met with some host community pastors. mpressive views of the largest “Hope is important when mining opencast platinum mine in companies try to connect with the Ithe world made bishop David people in their host communities. Urquhart’s visit to Mogalakwena Only people with hope in their Complex memorable. lives will be able to make a The visit took place during difference in the world.” the course of high-level dialogue Bishop Peter Lesiba Seleti between mining executives and from El-Rehoboth Praise Church church leaders. “This visit forms thanked bishop David for his part of our work to improve the message of hope. "It is an honour social performance of mining to have met bishop David," he companies in accordance said. "We are glad to hear about with guidance provided by the the Mining and Faith Reflections faith community,” the bishop Initiative. The church will explained. continue to play a big role in the The bishop was accompanied community, not only in Mokopane, by Anglo American advisor to the but globally." CEO Dorian Emmett, a former chief operating officer of Anglo “ American Platinum. Emmett is active in furthering dialogue The spirit of between the faith community and hope is stronger the mining industry. in South Africa After visiting Mogalakwena Complex, the bishop dropped in than anywhere on a Lighting Tomorrow workshop else I have with learners and teachers from ever been. Mapela, held at Tibani Lodge “ outside Mokopane. He also spent time with some Bishop David MESSAGE OF HOPE... Clockwise from the top, bishop David talked to pastors from Molekane and local pastors from Molekane Urquhart of Leyden; Thami Tshamsela led a dance during the Lighting Tomorrow workshop; and Bishop Peter and Leyden, saying to them: Birmingham Lesiba Seleti thanked bishop David on behalf of the pastors. 4 COMMUNITY ISSUE 3 2018 MOGALAKWENA TIMES OUT AND ABOUT AT MOGALAKWENA Mogalakwena Complex has been a hive of activity, with visits from esteemed guests, important stakeholders like the Mapela Task Team and the launch of the honeybee as its organisational cultural transformation (OCT) symbol. he visits included a visible felt leadership (VFL) tour A JOINT COMMITMENT... Mogalakwena Complex senior management and management of the NUM Mogalakwena branch enjoyed the focused on safety as well T VFL walkabout at MNC. They are, from left, back row: NUM chairperson, mining, Trevor Ledwaba; employee relations graduate Sien as a special tour of the social and labour plan (SLP) projects Ngomane; senior general manager Richard Cox; section engineering manager, concentrator, Ralph Craill; NUM deputy secretary, with members of the National mining, Kagiso Kekana; mining production manager Judd Barlow; plant production manager Albert Blom; plant production manager Union of Mineworkers' senior Dane Gavin; Thyssen Krupp’s Jan-Louis Venter; NUM secretary, concentrator, Loscar Hlako; Mogalakwena Complex senior engineering leadership. manager Hermann Hollhumer. Front row: NUM chairperson, concentrator, Khumbu Mahada; senior human resources manager Also in March, entrances
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