Sishen mine and Gamagara Municipality and other stakeholders such as Booysens Bore delivered two filled JoJo tanks with tap stations to Mapoteng informal settlement in Kathu on Sunday,
One of the key precautions against the spread of COVID-19 is to improve on hygiene through washing hands with soap. With the lack of running water, this could be a problem for some of our communities. 'Kolomela stepped in and donated 2,000 bars of soap to the local community for distribution to vulnerable households, these are currently being distributed by the
Lihle Sibiya, Public Affairs Manager, for Sishen mine, explained the key role the mines play to help mitigate the spread of the virus and the impact it has on communities. 'We are working with the local Municipalities and many other stakeholders to find solutions of lowering the safety, health and emotional impact COVID-19 will have on our communities.
These initiatives form part of Anglo American Regional Community Response plan. This plan is all about protecting our host communities, many of whom depend on us every day for a wide variety of essential services. Kumba has been providing food parcels, water for drinking, emergency services, support to health facilities, including
Kumba encourages communities to play their part towards flattening the curve through practicing accepted levels of hygiene and social distancing.
Contact:
Penny Himlok
Tel: +27 12 622 8324
Email: penny.himlok@angloamerican.com
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