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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Vergenoeg Mine distributed Christmas food parcels to 50 residents of De Wagensdrift in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, on Thursday as part of its festive season support programme.<\/p>\n

The parcels were handed out at De Wagensdrift Clinic at an event attended by Tshwane MMC for economic development Sarah Mabotsa.Mabotsa praised the mine\u2019s role in supporting surrounding communities, saying its interventions went beyond one-off donations.\u201cI thank the Vergenoeg Mine for the phenomenal work they do in supporting, empowering and uplifting communities surrounding their mining operations,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese efforts range from support to schools, to skills training for young people as well as their generous support to community members in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community spokesperson Sarah Makgakga thanked the mine and the city leadership for supporting underprivileged residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Vergenoeg Mine is an example of inclusive growth and economic justice; a business that seeks to ensure that many and not only a few residents benefit from economic activity,\u201d Makgakga said.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the mine upgraded the computer laboratory at Rethabile Primary School in Hammanskraal in line with the department of basic education\u2019s norms and standards.<\/p>\n

The work included improved security, new electrification, ceilings and lighting, as well as the installation of 50 laptop-equipped workstations, computer peripherals and air conditioning.<\/p>\n

The mine has also donated 100 pairs of school shoes to pupils at Hosea Kekana High School near Hammanskraal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn South Africa, more than seven million schoolchildren have never owned a pair of school shoes in their lives,\u201d Mabotsa said.<\/p>\n

She said the initiatives were part of the mine\u2019s broader social upliftment plans.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s economic development division worked with mining companies to identify local economic development projects linked to their social and labour plans, she said.<\/p>\n

These plans are legally binding documents submitted to the department of mineral resources and energy as part of companies\u2019 mining rights applications.<\/p>\n

They outline how mining companies should share the benefits of mining with host communities through projects such as skills development, school and road upgrades and the provision of housing, water and sanitation.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnabling mines to implement their social and labour plans ensures that our communities are uplifted and reap benefits from the mining sector,\u201d Mabotsa said.<\/p>\n

\u201cShared benefits and community upliftment help to achieve greater economic and social justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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