For over a century, mining and South Africa have been intertwined. As one of the largest mining companies in the country, we actively seek to be a partner in the future and to create sustainable value that makes a real difference to all our stakeholders.
And we know that our communities lie at the heart of this commitment.
The conversations in mining are changing in a big way and we want to engage in authentic dialogue that brings about progress, especially where our people work and live.
There are many stories that play out in our communities and at times we’re one of the main characters.
Our mines and host communities, which are also often home to much of our workforce, operate as an ecosystem and both must be healthy to prosper.
Aligned with our Purpose ‘To re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives’, we must define our role in preventing, responding to, and recovering from the effects of the pandemic, whilst protecting the integrity of our business.
This led to a new chapter in an ongoing journey where these authentic and relevant conversations can be ignited.
Where solutions can be found, and better futures forged. This is ‘Makarapa City’, a nine-part radio drama set against the backdrop of a fictional mining community.
Now in its seventh season, it’s recorded in the seven official languages of our mine communities and aired on local language radio stations.
Makarapa City is a true microcosm of what is playing out in our communities, digging deeper into everyday issues like Gender-bases violence, safety, fraud, health, love and ambition.
Through Makarapa City, we entertain our communities with the trials and tribulations of nine vibrant and diverse characters while opening conversations around real issues that real people face.
The series also explores how Anglo American, as an active citizen, has contributed to helping communities find solutions in addressing issues of health, enterprise and youth development, responsible mining, technology and partnerships.
This year, Makarapa City Season 7 aims to showcase through storytelling, the opportunities that encourage a better future. A future that everyone can be a part of. A future that works for everybody. A better future.
Listen to the English recordings of each episode and don't forget to tune into Makarapa City to find out how to enter our weekly competitions.
The Great Sacrifice
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Makarapa City Tech
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The Blast From The Past
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The Revolution
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Townhall
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The Black Widow
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Sis’ Cupid
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The Grounding
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Listen to the Makarapa City live on radio every Thursday between 2pm and 3pm in your favourite language and stand a chance to win one of fifteen grocery vouchers worth R500 each from Anglo American.
Lesedi FM
USSD No.: *120*239#
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OFM
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Monica
Dennis’s only child. Bubbly, big-hearted with a passion for people and healthcare.
Pam
The black widow. Glamorous former model and fiancé to recently divorced Dennis.
Dennis
Charismatic tech mogul with a shady past linked to Sporo.
Sis Fifi
Is Benji and Lala’s mother. She is a caring Health Clinic worker with entrepreneur aspirations. Sis Fifi is the late JB’s widow. She is an HIV/Aids survivor as well as a GBV survivor.
Sporo
Resident Gangster and Makarapa City Villain. He is always looking for an opportunity to cause trouble. He has a charming personality and has been Dolly’s main on and off squeeze after the passing of JB.
MaRayzor
He is the lovechild of Dolly and the late JB. He has overcome substance abuse by completing a rehabilitation programme and has been reinstated to his job at the Makarapa City mine.
Chaklas
Recently released from prison due to the COVID-19 crisis. He is reformed and wants to contribute to the greater good of the community. He is Loretha’s younger brother.
Dolly
She is the late JB’s side-kick widow and MaRayzor’s mother. She is a receptionist at the mine and in the know about anything and everybody's business at Makarapa City. She is also Sporo’s on & off squeeze.
Thabo
Aka Mister SafeTee at the mine. He is the resident do-gooder and a well respected member of the community.
Innocentia
Jackson’s daughter, Benji’s fiancée, Rich’s cousin and Lala’s mentee. She is ambitious and has big dreams of furthering her career in the mining industry.
Rich
He is Inno’s cousin who survived a hit and run accident. He is currently wheelchair bound as a result of his accident but this did not stop him from furthering his career ambitions at the mine. Since the accident he has been appointed as the mines Draughting Coordinator.
Loretha
She is Benji’s ex-wife, mother of the twins, sister of Chaklas and Lala’s ex-business partner. She is an experienced entrepreneur who went through a challenging period as a result of alcohol abuse which resulted in the hit and run accident that left Rich wheelchair bound.
Lala
Returned to Makarapa City as the new Mine Manager. She is well educated and highly experienced in the mining industry. She is Benji’s twin sister, Sis Fifi’s daughter, Loretha’s ex business partner and Inno’s mentor.
Benji
Aka Chileboy is the ex- acting mine manager, Loretha’s ex-husband, Inno’s fiancé, Lala’s twin brother, Fifi’s son and the twins father. He graduated Cum Laude in Chile and has hopes of moving into senior management at the mine.
Jackson
He is the former mine manager who has found his purpose working as the Head of Social and Economic Development in Makarapa City. He is also Inno’s father and currently mourning the death of his wife who succumbed to the Coronavirus.
