Media advisory: Sibanye-Stillwater Marikana Renewal

MEDIA ADVISORY: SIBANYE-STILLWATER MARIKANA RENEWAL

Johannesburg, 11 August 2021. Sibanye-Stillwater continues its journey of collaboration with all stakeholders for the renewal of Marikana. We believe that by co-creating a shared vision, and delivering on tangible and sustainable socioeconomic programmes for the benefit of local communities, a new legacy of healing and hope will emerge.

Launched in 2020 under the patronage of Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, under the themes of honour, engage and create, the Marikana renewal process acknowledges the events that took place in August 2012 and their impact, and calls on all stakeholders to work together to rebuild relationships and communities affected by the tragedy around the operations where the injured and deceased employees lived.

In 2020, Sibanye-Stillwater engaged stakeholder specialist Reimagine SA to plan and undertake an extensive stakeholder engagement process aimed at finding ways to bring sustainability, healing and renewal to Marikana and beyond. At the heart of this process, known as the Letsema process, lies an inclusive approach to social and community facilitation through collaborative engagements, and to ensure the delivery of tangible and sustainable programmes for the benefit of the communities around Marikana.

By recognising the past, we also look to the future. While the Letsema process is ongoing, we commemorate by sharing and reflecting on the stories which emanated from that tragic week in 2012.

Sunday, 8 August 2021

This is Matshepang Ntsoele's story

To honour the memory of those who passed away, we have committed to provide support to the widows and families by way of housing, education and

employment. This is the story of Matshepang Ntsoele, whose husband, Molefi Osiel Ntsoele, died in the tragic events of August 2012. She tells of her story of healing: "Pain is not the end of the of the road, it can be the beginning of a new journey, that you should not focus on the past but rather focus on the future."

View her story here:https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/features/marikana-commemoration/#CjBq2qx-aMM

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

This is Anthandile Twazi and Nonkanyiso Molwana's story

Through the 1608 Memorial Trust, Sibanye-Stillwater has committed to growing young talent and continues to support the dependents of those who lost their lives at Marikana in 2012 by providing educational assistance up to, and including tertiary level. This is the story of two young graduates, Athandile Twazi (National Diploma in Business Management) and Nonkanyiso Molwana (National Diploma in Accounting) about their hopes and dreams as they start the next phase of their lives.

View their story here:https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/features/marikana-commemoration/#CnV9B-Q7eZM

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Engaging the people of Marikana

YouFM's morning show, with presenter Pat Cash, delves deeper into the Letsema process that's driving a new way of engaging with the people of Marikana, and speaking to local community members about their hopes for the feature.

Date: Thursday, 12 August 2021

Time: 6:00am - 9:00am

Live stream:www.youfm.co.za

Monday, 16 August 2021

Headmaster Andrew Phuza's story

The Marikana renewal aims to invest in the future by nurturing partnerships in education. This is the story of Andrew Phuza, Headmaster of Marikana Primary School which was handed over to the North West Department of Education in 2018. There are 936 pupils under the care of Mr Phuza and his team of teachers. In his words: "Education is important because it opens doors, it also changes the behaviour of a person and it is a weapon to fight poverty."

View his story here:https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/features/marikana- commemoration/#QCsinHW73NY

Tuesday, 17 August 2021

Marikana Memorial Lecture

The Marikana Memorial Lecture was initiated in 2020, as part of Sibanye-Stillwater's commitment to the Marikana Renewal programme, and in honour of those who lost their lives at Marikana in 2012. This year's keynote speaker is Dr Mamphela Ramphele, who is the co-founder of Reimagine SA. She will be joined by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater and Luvuyo Madasa, Director of ReimagineSA.

Register here to attend the virtual event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/wn_abxmkv83toavd-sxxgp7gw

Wednesday, 18 August 2021

This is Mama Elizabeth's story

At the heart of the Marikana renewal is a commitment to invest in socio-economic development so as to create sustainable communities and enterprises that will endure long after mining has ceased. This is the story of Mama Elizabeth in Modderspruit whose love of gardening has created a secure and increasing supply of healthy food and income for her family and will leave a lasting legacy for her children.

View her story here:https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/features/marikana- commemoration/#2AqhW8aNG0U

For more information seehttps://www.sibanyestillwater.com/features/marikana- commemoration/

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