UPLIFTING YOUTH AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
AFRICAN BUZZ • with no regard to health, safety or environmental rules that strictly apply to the formal mining sector.
The scale of illegal mining, the numbers of people employed by syndicates, and the loss in revenue to the economy of the illicit mining, sale and exports of minerals and metals is unknown given the opaque and secretive nature of these activities.
No single stakeholder can address the challenge of illegal mining and collaboration is key. The industry, individually and through the Minerals Council, remains committed to working with other
stakeholders in addressing this serious challenge.
Like so many other pressing economic and social issues facing South Africa, it is only through private and public sector collaboration that this scourge can be effectively addressed but the platform of appropriate regulations and law enforcement is an essential element in this partnership.
UPLIFTING YOUTH AND BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The impact of this partnership has been nothing short of inspiring
99 % pass rate in Gauteng and an 85 % pass rate in its first year of operation in the Western Cape. These milestones are a testament not only to the commitment of Tomorrow Trust’ s educators and mentors but also to the power of corporate partnerships in creating lasting change.
Concor’ s involvement has directly supported 16 learners through the programme to date, all of whom have gone on to access higher education or secure meaningful employment. Many of these learners are now pursuing degrees in critical fields such as law, computer science and engineering, illustrating how access to education and structured mentorship can unlock real opportunities and empower young people to break the cycle of poverty. The company currently supports a new cohort of 13 learners. Support for these learners started in 2024, when they were in Grade 10 and all 13 learners successfully advanced to Grade 11 in 2025.
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Concor continues to build brighter futures by supporting the Tomorrow Trust’ s education and mentorship programmes.
Concor continues to demonstrate that building infrastructure goes hand in hand with building brighter futures. As part of its longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility, the company’ s partnership with the Tomorrow Trust is helping to transform the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children across South Africa.
Concor firmly believes that every young person deserves the chance to succeed, no matter their background. Through the company’ s collaboration with the Tomorrow Trust, it is playing an active role in shaping a generation of future leaders who will help drive South Africa forward.
Concor remains committed to investing in education, youth development and sustainable community upliftment, understanding that the future of the country depends on the opportunities created for its youth today. By supporting initiatives like the Tomorrow Trust, the company continues to build not just structures, but lasting legacies of empowerment, education and hope. •
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Since 2018, Concor has proudly supported the Tomorrow Trust Holiday and Saturday School Programme- an initiative that offers academic support, mentorship and life skills development to learners who need it most. This partnership forms part of the company’ s broader vision to empower communities and nurture future leaders who will contribute meaningfully to South Africa’ s growth and development.
The impact of this partnership has been nothing short of inspiring. In 2024, Tomorrow Trust celebrated an impressive
Concor’ s involvement has directly supported 16 learners through the programme to date, all of whom have gone on to access higher education or secure meaningful employment.
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