BELFAST BURSARY BRINGS HOPE  
TO FUTURE DOCTOR 

Belfast Mine proudly supports the youth of the Emakhazeni Local Municipality to make their dreams a reality. That’s why the mine recently supported Siphelele Mogorosi, an exceptional student from Machadodorp, with a bursary to study medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS).

“Not long ago I was grappling with concerns about tuition fees and accommodation costs. This support has reignited my hope and restored a sense of pride.”
Siphelele Mogorosi

This bursary forms part of the mine’s greater commitment to upholding Exxaro’s Sustainable Growth and Impact Strategy, which focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods, while enhancing the quality of life of its host communities, like Machadodorp.

By alleviating the future doctor’s financial worries, Belfast Mine hopes to enable more students like Siphelele to pursue higher education so that they can achieve their goals and become upstanding members of their community.

“We applaud Siphelele for her remarkable academic accomplishments. We eagerly anticipate observing her ongoing growth and unwavering commitment to her studies.”
Musa Mabasa, Business Unit Manager at Belfast Mine

Musa Mabasa, BU Manager, Belfast with bursary recipient Siphelele Mogorosi and her father and Ilana Schwartz, Belfast Manager, People Operations

EXXARO AND ENAEX AFRICA DRIVE
DIGITAL LITERACY AT RAMOJAPUDI

Exxaro recently teamed up with Enaex Africa to install six interactive boards at Ramojapudi Primary School, helping to bring digital literacy and innovation to the students of Lephalale.

What are interactive boards?
Interactive boards are dynamic educational tools, revolutionising classrooms by boosting student engagement, fostering collaboration, and promoting digital literacy. The boards empower educators to seamlessly integrate multimedia content, interactive activities, and instant feedback into their lessons, catering to every learning style.

How did the project come about?
The initiative started when Enaex Africa partnered with Exxaro Grootegeluk to support community projects that aligned with Exxaro’s social impact strategy. Together they selected Ramojapudi Primary School as the deserving recipient.

The official handover ceremony drew leaders from nearby schools, the Ramojapudi Primary School Governing Body and even the Palala South Circuit Manager, Mr Mongwe.

During the event, students showcased their newfound technical skills through short exercises which also demonstrated how the interactive boards will significantly enhance their participation in the learning process.

Principal Modimola ended by expressing gratitude to the partners for taking the initiative to drive digital literacy in Lephalale, while acknowledging its impact on student learning experiences.

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