The Social Performance Heroes are women who have made significant contributions to the social performance portfolios of their companies, showing exceptional leadership, co-creating with all stakeholders, and empowering communities now and for generations to come.
Every year we acknowledge women who have done exceptional work throughout the South African mining industry.
Fact Sheet
Boitumelo Seboko
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Assmang Khumani Mine
Boitumelo believes that collaboration with different stakeholders strengthens relationships and promotes joint decision making.
Bontle Mfolo
Regional Social Performance Manager
Thungela
She is an advocate for sustainable mining which delivers tangible improvements for stakeholders living in host communities.
Mapule Mokoena
Community Development Superintendent
Glencore Tweefontein complex
She runs a well-functioning forum while also maintaining bilateral engagements to resolve urgent community-related matters.
Nozipho Zitha
Manager: Organisational Development
Palabora Mining Company
She has shown firm leadership in implementing community projects whilst also managing community expectations.
Rejoice Phiri
Community Development Superintendent
Seriti Resources
She integrates social performance across the business and demonstrates excellent leadership. Her dedication plays an major role in the transformation and empowerment of communities.
Sibongile Shongwe
Lead: Compliance Transformation
Seriti Resources
She believes that together we can raise a nation of good men, who will stand up against GBVF.
Tebogo Leepile
Community Development Manager
Exxaro Resources
She co-designed and implemented sustainable development programmes that will transform and empower communities now and for generations to come.
Thandiwe Mapi
Community Liaison Specialist, Sishen Mine
Kumba Iron Ore
She prioritises the interests of all stakeholders in her work, and designs programmes that will produce sustainable results while integrating the mine with the community, local businesses and municipalities.
Thobile Lukope
Inclusive Procurement Principal
Kumba Iron Ore
She has ensured that the company develops a highimpact procurement programme that meets the expectations of all stakeholders.
Yvonne Mfolo
Executive Head: Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Impact
Anglo American Platinum
She is accountable for how the organisation is perceived by its internal and external stakeholders. In line with the increasing strategic importance of corporate relations in the mining industry, this is a 24/7 responsibility.
