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The Anglo American Story: A South African Story

We believe our success is intrinsically linked to the prosperity of the countries and communities where we operate. What remains constant in our endeavours is our commitment to make a positive impact. Building on this foundation, we are committed to South Africa’s continued growth and socio-economic success.

By supporting national priorities such as education, youth employment, health initiatives and by empowering local businesses, we strive to drive meaningful positive change through strong partnerships.

We embrace the challenges of an ever-evolving world by thinking differently to create a more sustainable tomorrow. Our strategy focuses on key demand trends: the energy transition, improving global living standards and enhancing food security. This is achieved through our portfolio compromising three commodities – copper, iron ore and crop nutrients.

The Anglo American story is a testament to our long-standing commitment to our country’s development. Here, we showcase what we can achieve together when striving to continue this legacy for future generations.

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The 45 Main Street handover: Empowering the nation’s youth

Recently, we handed over the iconic 45 Main Street building to the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, a leading non-profit education provider for underprivileged youth. This historic building, steeped in Johannesburg’s rich history, will now expand its capacity to support an additional 3,000 students annually. This adds to the 19,073 graduates already trained in scarce skills, equipping them for the workforce with a current 90% job placement rate.

This partnership is more than just a transfer of property; it symbolises our collective effort to build a brighter future for the youth of South Africa. Through education and skills training, we are helping to shape the next generation of leaders and innovators.

The 47 Main Street handover: Empowering future entrepreneurs

The handover of 47 Main Street marked the beginning of a new chapter for this iconic building, now set to become the Wits Business School Centre for Entrepreneurship.

This eight-floor, 15,000-square-metre space will house the Wits Crucible, a state-of-the-art Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) and New Venture Creation, offering vital business education, incubation and acceleration services for youth and entrepreneurs in Johannesburg's inner-city.

This handover demonstrates the power of partnerships and supports South Africa’s national imperatives of education and job creation through entrepreneurship, paving the way for a new generation of young people to succeed.

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The Harry Oppenheimer House donation: De Beers' commitment to education

Our diamond business The De Beers Group has transformed the Harry Oppenheimer House (HOH) in Kimberley into an educational hub for the Sol Plaatje University. This has supported up to approximately 3,000 students and established the Centre for Continuous Professional Development.

This donation reflects the De Beers Group's commitment to enhancing education in South Africa, where it recognises its critical role in combating youth unemployment and encouraging socio-economic development.

Building a better South Africa, together

To build the South Africa we want we must unite around a shared vision and act decisively to eliminate the rampant crime and corruption, secure our energy future, and revive our infrastructure.

We are working collaboratively with corporate South Africa and the government to tackle these challenges. Through these efforts, we aim to stimulate investment, accelerate economic growth, and collectively pave the way for a future abundant with opportunities.

Join us for an engaging conversation about the critical issues that impact us all and explore practical solutions towards common goals.

Our country

Episode 1: Building a better South Africa, together

In this episode of “Building a better South Africa, together” host Nzinga Qunta sits down with Themba Mkhwanazi, Anglo American Regional Director for Africa and Australia. Themba discusses how South Africa can grow from strength to strength in the face of many challenges.

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Episode 2: How South Africa can promote economic growth

In episode 2 of “Building a better South Africa, together” Rudi Dicks, Head of Project Management in the Presidency discusses how South Africa can get its economy to a favoured 5% economic growth rate and beyond. Watch this insightful conversation that unpacks the five structural reforms the government is working to tackle.


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Episode 3: Working together against crime and corruption

Crime and corruption are issues that affect all South Africans. Jannie Durand, CEO of Remgro Limited discusses how businesses, government and civil society are tackling crime and corruption in episode 3 of “Building a better South Africa, together”.

Watch this informative dialogue to find out how, among other things, there is a move to help law enforcement agencies effectively carry out their duties by equipping them with surveillance data.


 

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Episode 4: How business and society can help recapacitate SA’s rule of law

The rule of law underpins the functioning of a democracy.

Listen as Richard Price, Corporate and Legal Affairs Director at Anglo American explains how business and government are working together to pave a way forward for institutions to enforce the law in the country in episode 4 of “Building a better South Africa, together”.

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Episode 5: Active citizenry

What can you do to be more involved in South Africa's democracy?

Mbali Ntuli, CEO and Founder of Ground Work Collective, discusses how and why citizens should be more involved in civic affairs in episode 5 of “Building a better South Africa, together”. Watch this enlightening discussion, particularly as we head into the 2024 General Elections.



 

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Episode 6: Small steps toward improving energy supply

A reformed power grid is mission critical for a successful South Africa. In this episode of “Building a better South Africa, together”, James Mackay, CEO of the Energy Council, discusses all things dealing with energy supply. Watch this thought-provoking video to find out why there is room for optimism.



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The programme is helping to address challenges across several mining municipalities that host our operations in South Africa focusing on strategic development planning, infrastructure management and water services.

Listen here to find out how we are working together.

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