COMMUNITY
To be a good corporate citizen who takes environmental
issues into account and who is committed to the welfare
of the communities in the areas where the group conducts
business.
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COMMUNITY SPENDING
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ISSUES DURING THE YEAR
� Limited government support and assistance in rural areas.
� Poverty and famine in rural areas.
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COMPANY’S RESPONSE TO THESE ISSUES
� Senwes, through Thobo Trust, launched an integrated hub in
Losdoorns, which comprises a vegetable garden, an improved
early childhood development centre and sports initiatives.
� The vegetable garden established in 2018 yielded excellent results,
that enabled the trust to use the proceeds to contribute
to the school’s daily feeding programme.
� Proceeds were also used to erect fencing around the school to
enhance the children’s and the school’s safety and security.
� The bathroom facilities were repaired and upgraded.
� Connectivity for a new computer centre was established.
� Senwes, also through Thobo Trust, in partnership with Bastion
Lime, launched a vegetable garden project at Rooigrond, near
Buhrmansdrif. This garden provides sustenance to the weak
and ill in the very poor community, with high unemployment
levels in the areas around the mine.
� Senwes employees hosted an annual Christmas function,
where 600 children and special needs adults were treated with
a memorable Christmas party during October 2019.
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