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vene tia mine Socio-Economic Assessment Report 2013
About th e D e Beers Group of Compa n ies: O ur valu es
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American plc group.
Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond We are exhilarated by
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company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and the product we sell,
the challenges we face
marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, BE and the opportunities
De Beers employs more than 23,000 people (directly and as PASSIONATE we create.
contractors) across the diamond pipeline, and is the world’s largest
diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Being united in
Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s purpose and action,
we will turn the
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operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to P U LL
Living up to Diamonds by making a lasting contribution to the diversity of our
TOG ET HER people, skills and
communities in which they live and work, and transforming
natural resources into shared national wealth. experience into an
unparalleled source
of strength.
Cover page picture: Mercy Sithagu, We will always listen
from Sithagu Farm, a small business first, then act with
supported by Venetia Mine openness, honesty
B UILD and integrity so that
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TR UST our relationships
flourish. 1 I NTRoDUCTI oN 5 Profile of local are a
The people whose 1.1 Background on the Assessment 3 5.1 Profile of the Local Area 33
lives we touch, their 1.2 Structure of the Report 3 5.2 Demographics 34
communities, nations
SHOW WE and the environment
1.3 Acknowledgements 3 5.3 Economy, Livelihoods and Labour Force 37
CAR E 5.4 Education 38
we share, all matter 2LORE MVESIPSUM
obJECTI aND aPPRoaCh 5.5 Health 38
deeply to us. We will 5.6 Utilities, Infrastructure and Services 39
always think through 2.1 Objectives 5
5.7 Natural Resources 41
the consequences of 2.2 Approach 5
5.8 Safety and Nuisance Factors 41
what we do so that
our contribution 3 PRoFI LE oF veneti a mine
6 I MPaCT I DENTI FI CaTI oN aND aSS ESSM E NT
to the world is real, 3.1 About the Mine 9
lasting and makes us 6.1 Key Impacts and Issues 43
proud.
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3.2 M Mine
Venetia IPSUM Management Team 11
6.2 Assessment of Key Impacts and Issues 48
3.3 Medium/Long-term Plans 12
6.3 Appropriateness of Existing Socio-Economic Benefit 52
We will find new 3.4 Existing Closure Plans 12
Delivery Initiatives to Address Impacts and Issues
ways. We will set 3.5 Surrounding Business Environment 13
demanding targets
SHAP E THE and take both 4 Social Performance Management
7 SoCI aL MaNaGEMENT PL aN
FU TU R E tough decisions and 56
4.1 Stakeholder Relations and Approach to Development 15
considered risks to
achieve them. We will LORE
4.2 M IPSUM
Stakeholders 15
8 NExT STEPS
4.3 Stakeholder Mapping 18
insist on excellent 4.4 Participation in Stakeholder Engagement Platforms 18 90
execution and reward 4.5 Complaints Management 19
those who deliver. 4.6 Existing Investment in Community Development Projects 19 9 GLoSSaRY and acronyms
4.7 Other Socio-Economic Benefit Delivery Activities 28
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1.1 Background on 1.3 Acknowledgements
the assessment
Venetia Mine is a De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) Venetia Mine would like express its sincere gratitude to
operation in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. DBCM each and every one who participated in the assessment.
is part of the De Beers Group of Companies which is majority Without your valuable input, this report would not have
owned by Anglo American. Venetia Mine commissioned a been possible.
socio-economic assessment in September 2013 which was
conducted in accordance with Anglo American’s Socio-
To both the Mayors of the Musina and the Blouberg
Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) framework and
Local Municipalities, we appreciate your insights in
covers the period 2008 to 2013.
relation to the issues impacting on basic service delivery
Anglo American’s SEAT methodology provides a structured and ways to work together to find solutions to challenges.
process for operations to engage with local stakeholders to
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determine an operation’s impact on its stakeholders and We are grateful for the input of the Chiefs of the
issues that influence the relationship with an operation. It Ga-Kibi, Ga-Makgato and Babirwa communities which
also guides the planning of engagement initiatives and helped shape our understanding of the concerns that
management measures to address mine impacts and especially rural communities are confronted with.
introduc tion
stakeholder issues.
To the farming community, the Endangered Wildlife
This report presents the findings of the assessment, Trust and the South African National Parks personnel at
conducted during the period September to December 2013. It the Mapungubwe National Park, a special word of
provides a profile of the mine’s stakeholder landscape and appreciation for demonstrating a shared view regarding
outlines the operation’s impact on stakeholders, as well as nature conservation and for your ongoing collaboration
stakeholder issues that influence the relationship with the with the mine.
operation. The outcomes of the assessment informed the
development of the mine’s Social Management Plan (SMP) The National Union of Mine Workers made valuable
containing management measures and engagement initiatives contributions to discussions relating to employees.
De Beers Venetia Mine commissioned a socio-economic to address the identified impacts and issues raised by
assessment in September 2013 as part of Anglo American’s stakeholders. Last, but not least, we would like to thank members of
community-based, non-governmental and non-profit
requirement that all operations carry out assessments on a 1.2 structure of the report
organisations as focus group participants for
constructive input and feedback.
three-yearly basis. This assessment was guided by the Socio- The structure of the report is guided by the prescribed
Economic Assessment Toolbox which forms the foundation SEAT process to assess and respond to socio-economic
issues and impacts.
We believe that we can only find lasting solutions to
challenges facing us if we join hands to sustainably
to manage socio-economic issues, community engagement develop our communities.
and sustainable development at all Anglo operations. Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Objectives and approach
Section 3 Profile of Venetia Mine
Section 4 Social performance management and socio-
economic benefit delivery activities
Section 5 Profile of the local area
Section 6 Impact and issue identification, and assessment
Section 7 Social Management Plan
Section 8 Next steps
Section 9 Glossary, acronyms, and contact details
Venetia Mine employees.
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2.1 Objectives Musin a a nd Blouber g Loca l M unicipa lities
The key objectives of the socio-economic assessment and One-on-one interviews were conducted with the Mayors of
report are to: the Musina and Blouberg Local Municipalities:
1. Increase the mine’s understanding of the needs and realities • The Mayor, Councillor Carol Phiri: Musina Local
of local communities. Municipality (Musina LM)
2. Identify key social and economic impacts and issues that need • The Mayor, Councillor Serite Sekgoloane: Blouberg Local
to be managed. Municipality (Blouberg LM)
3. Inform future planning and the mine leadership’s response to
the identified issues and impacts. Ga-K i b i , Ga-Ma kgato a nd Ba b irwa
4. Assess existing community development initiatives and T r a ditiona l Authorities
identify where improvements could be made. Individual sessions were held with three traditional
5. Provide a platform to share the outcomes of the authorities from the Blouberg municipal area. The
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assessment with stakeholders to stimulate meaningful authorities are representative of the Bapedi tribe found
ongoing discussions and increase trust and goodwill mainly in the Limpopo Province. The three traditional
between the mine and local stakeholders. authorities consulted represent the following villages:
• Ga-Kibi under the leadership of Chief Leboho
Objectives
• Ga-Makgato under the leadership of Chief Makgato
2.2 Approach • Babirwa under the leadership of Acting Chief Mamadi
Venetia Mine contracted an external service provider
specialising in stakeholder management and socio-economic The sessions held with the Ga-Kibi and Ga-Makgato
and approach
assessments, to conduct the assessment on the mine’s behalf. traditional leadership included a meeting with community
members who were given the opportunity to raise issues
The assessment was based on consultation with a wide impacting on their relationship with the mine.
range of Venetia Mine’s stakeholders, analysis of key
documentation, work sessions with the Venetia Mine
Corporate Affairs department, and with the Venetia Mine
Socio-Economic Assessment (SEA) Steering Committee.
The stakeholder consultation process was designed to give
representatives of all identified key interest groups an
opportunity to participate in the assessment. Specific
The assessment and report highlight key social and invitations were extended, but the sessions were open for
economic impacts and issues to increase Venetia Mine’s any other stakeholder representatives to participate.
understanding of the needs of its impacted stakeholders and
to inform the mine’s response and future planning.
Gravel roads on route to rural communities in the Blouberg
municipal area.
Speci a l interest g roups
A focus group session was held with stakeholders representing
a number of civil society groups within the Musina and the
Blouberg communities:
• Musina Youth Council
• Musina community radio station
• A non-profit organisation (NPO) representing the Elders
Venetia Mine is situated 80km from Musina and 36km from Alldays. • International Organisation for Migration
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Document a n a lysis
The following documents and other sources rendered
important information used during the assessment:
• Venetia Mine Social and Labour Plan: 2013-2017
• Venetia Mine Local Area Committee (LAC) reports: The assessment
2007-2012
• Social and Labour Plan Progress Report: 2008-2012 was guided by
• Venetia Mine Socio-Economic Baseline Study and Impact
Assessment (Venetia Underground Project) stakeholder
• Venetia Mine 2007/2008 SEAT report (not signed off)
• Stakeholder Engagement Plan for 2013 consultation and
• De Beers Consolidated Mines Community Report 2013
• Venetia Underground Project Risk Log – GSA – July 2013 analysis of key
• Aquaculture Feasibility Study
documentation.
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• Strategic Closure Plan
• Media clippings
• Blouberg Local Municipality Integrated Development
Plan: 2011-2016
• Musina Local Municipality Integrated Development Plan:
2012-2017
• Stats SA Census 2011 Municipal Fact Sheet
• Stats SA Census 2011 Municipal Report: Limpopo
• Stats SA Census 2011 App for IOS, Roambi Analytics,
MeLLmo INc.:
o Statistical release
o My ward, my councillor
o My village, my suburb
Venetia Mine has formed a partnership with South African National Parks at the Mapungubwe National Park.
regarding the socio-economic assessment. The committee’s
M apun g u b w e N ationa l Pa rk responsibilities included logistical arrangements for site
A focus group was held with a group of Mapungubwe visits, ensuring that the external service provider is
National Park employees. The meeting was attended by provided with all the relevant documentation, and input
employees across all levels including tour guides and the into the finalisation of issues and impacts, and the
Head of Mapungubwe Corporate Affairs. development of a SMP.
N ei g h b ourin g farmers a nd the E nda ng ered A work session was held with members of the SEA Steering
Wildlife T rust Committee to discuss issues and impacts which emerged
A focus group was held with local farmers, most of whom from the stakeholder consultation. The discussion outlined
are specialising in game farming. The discussion mainly the assessment of risks associated with failure to address
concerned environmental issues. Also included in the focus issues and impacts and the effectiveness of current Stats SA Census 2011 reports consulted.
group was a representative of the Endangered Wildlife mitigating measures. The discussion also formed the basis
Trust (EWT). of the mine’s response to the identified issues and impacts
as contained in the three year SMP.
Or ga nised l a b our
A focus group was held with senior representatives of the
National Union of Mine Workers (NUM) at Venetia Mine.
V EN E T I A M I N E S OC IO - EC O NO MIC ASS ESS ME NT
ST E E R I N G C O M M I TTE E
The Venetia Mine SEA Steering Committee was a cross
functional committee accountable for final decisions
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3.1 About the mine The current open pit mining method can only sustain the LoM
Venetia Mine is situated on the farm Venetia covering 2,680 up until the end of 2021. Construction of the new underground
ha, approximately 80km west of Musina and 36km east of section of the mine began in 2013 to extend Venetia Mine’s
Alldays in the Limpopo Province. Adjacent to the site is LoM beyond 2040 and to eventually replace the open pit.
DBCM owned Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve comprising
31,928 ha. The mine is located in the Musina LM which falls Venetia Mine embraces safety as a core value and values Zero
within the jurisdiction of the Vhembe District Municipality. Harm to People and the Planet through a resilient
The mine is also close to the border of the Blouberg LM Occupational Health and Safety Culture. The operation is
which falls in the Capricorn District Municipality. OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certified.
The mine, officially opened on 14 August 1992, is DBCM’s 91% of Venetia Mine’s employees originate from the
largest mine and contributed 75% of the company’s Limpopo Province with 63% from the Musina and Blouberg
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production in 2013. The ore body is currently mined using municipal areas. Of the mine’s total workforce, 19% are
open pit mining methods, which include drilling, blasting, female of which 13% are in operational/core functions. In
loading and hauling waste rock and kimberlite with 2013, 84% of Venetia Mine’s employees were Historically
conventional truck and shovel methods. A waste rock dump Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs).
profile of
exists along the pit boundary and the kimberlite ore is
stockpiled adjacent to the plant where it is crushed and
processed to recover diamonds. A coarse tailings residue
dump is generated along with a fines tailings residue disposal
vene tia mine
facility for the kimberlite fines (silt and clay). As such the
production process is a physical extraction process and not a
chemical one. The mine runs as a continuous operation
which means that it operates on a continued basis, twenty-
four hours a day, seven days a week. Employees work shifts for
four days in a row, followed by four consecutive days off work.
Twenty-one years since Harry Oppenheimer launched the
open pit mine in 1992, De Beers launched an underground
project in 2013 which will extend the Life of Mine (LoM)
Venetia Mine is currently the biggest source of rough and preserve jobs for the next three decades. The entrance to Venetia Mine displays the mine’s values.
diamonds in South Africa, contributing 40% of the
country’s annual diamond production.
Figure 1: Mine locality map.
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Table 1: operational profile of the mine 3.2 venetia Mine Management team
C o m pa n y d e ta i ls
De Beers division: DBCM
Name of site/operation: Venetia Mine
Neighbouring DBCM operations: None
S EA i m pl e m e n tat i o n t e a m
SEA champion: Josephine Pieters
SEA Steering Committee members: General Manager Senior Operations Manager Underground Project Manager Senior Manager Mineral Resources
Finance Kelebogile Sibanda ludwig von maltitz hendrick matjila kevin botha anton wolmarans
Supply Chain Kelebogile Sibanda
Safety and Health Vukile Fada
Environment Gavin Anderson
Human Resources Aisha Khan
Public and Corporate Affairs Bonani Nyabane
Security Judy Alexander Senior Manager Mining Senior Manager Ore Processing Senior Manager Engineering Asset Optimisation Manager
johnny gillespie gloria lekalakala peter masseratte johan sliep
B a s i c i n for m at i o n a bou t t h e m i n e
Product Diamonds
Total tons treated: 2012: 5,618 million
2013: 5,499 million
Total carats recovered: 2012: 3,066 million
2013: 3,192 million
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Percentage revenue contribution to group: 2008: 64% 2011: 63%
2009: 58% 2012: 74%
2010: 59% 2013: 75% Senior Manager Commercial Services Senior Manager Human Resources Manager Security Manager Corporate Affairs
kelebogile sibanda aisha khan judy alexander josephine pieters
Full time employees: 2008: 1,082 2011: 1,059
2009: 894 2012: 1,136
2010: 991 2013: 1,209
Venetia Mine
was responsible
Core contractor employees: 2008: 958 2011: 1,319
2009: 784 2012: 984
Total spent on social and community
2010: 1,206
2008: R4,418,039.71
2013: 1,426
2011: R3,913,430.30
for 75% of
development: 2009: R4,360,007.08
2010: R3,173,592.58
2012: R4,177,348.79
2013: R15,227,044.97
the Group’s
production
in 2013.
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Venetia Mine employees at work.
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3.3 Medium/long-term pl ans 3.4 Existing closure pl ans 3.5 Surrounding business environment Senwabarwana with a population of 6,777 is the economic
The construction of the R20 billion Venetia Underground In compliance with the statutory requirements of the The main contributors to the Musina LM economy are hub of the Blouberg LM. It is situated 123km from Venetia
Project (VUP) to access the remaining mineral reserves and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No 28 listed below. Mine. The town has a fully let shopping plaza which has
extend the life of the current mining operation, began in of 2002 (MPRDA), as regulated by the Department of increased business opportunities with an influx of Chinese,
October 2013 and will be implemented along with the current Mineral Resources (DMR), Venetia Mine developed a Arab and Indian traders. Other towns and villages in the
open pit operation. The construction includes the sinking of Strategic Preliminary Closure Plan in May 2011.
Table 2: Economic sectors in the Musina LM mine’s surrounding business area include Alldays, Tolwe,
two vertical shafts and a decline shaft to a depth of 1km. Vivo, Dendron and Eldorado.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing 35%
Closer to mine closure, the preliminary closure plan will be
The R20 billion investment in the construction of the VUP is amended as necessary, until eventual site relinquishment, Mining 30% The new solar energy project in Zuurbult near Vivo is
the biggest single investment in the diamond industry in resulting in the compilation of a Final Mine Closure Plan expected to boost the local economy by creating job
Transport and communication 15%
decades, which signals a bright future for the industry’s for the site. opportunities and to relieve the burden of power supply on
growth in South Africa. Manufacturing 11% Eskom – residents within a 50km radius will become
Venetia Mine anticipates that mining from the open pit will beneficiaries of the project.
Finance and business services 9%
With underground production expected to commence in cease between 2020 and 2023. In order to access the
2021, the mine will treat approximately 130 million tonnes remaining mineral reserves and extend the LoM, the Wholesale and retail trade, catering 6%
of ore over its life, containing an estimated 96 million carats. mining operation will change to an underground mining and accommodation
The mine will support 1,482 jobs directly, and a further method as explained earlier. Community, social, personal services 6%
5,143 indirect jobs per year, which translates to 3.5 jobs
created for every direct job at the mine. The procurement The schedule for the implementation of the underground Government services 5%
spend through the VUP, is estimated at R16,736,157,652. mining method is as follows:
Construction 5%
This investment will not only benefit the South African • 2013-2021 Construction phase
economy, but will impact positively on the local economies • 2022-2043 Main operational phase Source: Musina Local Municipality Integrated Development Plan
of the Vhembe and Capricorn District Municipalities. • 2044 and beyond Possible closure phase (IDP) 2012/2013-2017
The municipal area’s commercial hub is Musina which is
located 10 km from the Beit Bridge border post. Musina
recently received a substantial economic boost through the
opening of 40 shops at the Musina China Wholesale Centre.
The centre has 150 shops and the remaining ones will also
be opened to the public in due course. In line with the
expansion of border trade, this development would allow
business owners/traders from neighbouring countries to
purchase a wide variety of commodities and strengthen
trade with neighbouring countries.
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In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry, Game farming is prominent in the area.
the province is in the process of establishing a Special
Economic Zone at Musina to ensure that the full potential
of the mineral rich area close to the Zimbabwe border can
be realised. The zone, which will focus on logistics and the
The Venetia underground
beneficiation of coal, is expected to have a huge impact on
the local economy. Coal of Africa Limited’s Vele Colliery is
project represents the
situated next to the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, and
there are also other mining companies exploring for coal
biggest single investment
and other minerals in the area.
in the diamond industry
According to the Blouberg LM Integrated Development
Plan (IDP) 2013-2016, the major economic sectors or
in decades.
sources in the area are agriculture, mining and tourism.
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There are mining prospects at Dalmyn, Windhoek-
Papegaai, and Silvermyn, and platinum and gold
prospects at Towerfontein. The municipality also hosts
Anglo American plc CEO Mark Cutifani, Anglo American plc Chairman Sir John Parker and His three border posts i.e. Platjan, Zanzibar and Groblersbrug
Excellency President Jacob Zuma at the VUP sod turning ceremony. that go into Botswana.
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4.1 Stakeholder rel ations and
approach to development
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Venetia Mine has a well-established relationship with the Musina
and Blouberg Local Municipalities, the Capricorn and Vhembe
District Municipalities as well as the Limpopo Provincial
Government. The strong relationship between Venetia Mine
and various levels of government, contributed to many
social PERFORMANCE
successfully implemented community-based initiatives –
especially in the areas of infrastructure development, education
and enterprise development. Examples are the De Beers Zimele
Business Hub in Musina, referred to as the Venetia Business
MANAGEMENT and
Hub, and the Limpopo Rural Schools Programme.
Venetia Mine regards community development as an integral
part of its business strategy and a foundation to establish a
socio-economic
trusting relationship with local stakeholders.
venetia mine invests in quality school education.
4.2 Stakeholders
benefit delivery
Table 3 reflects a list of the mine’s key stakeholders. The list is
not limited to the mine’s geographical zone of influence but
includes all stakeholders material to the achievement of the
mine’s objectives.
Table 3: Venetia mine’s key stakeholders
S ta k e hold e r C at e gor i e s s ta k e hold e rs
Internal stakeholders Venetia mine employees
“The positive social impact of skills development, the Venetia Management Team (OpCo)
acquisition of economically valuable experience and the DBCM Headquarters, Johannesburg
Anglo American
potential to uplift rural and sometimes poorer communities, National government Department of Water Affairs – regional office
is what exists here at the heart of Venetia.” – Mark Department of Mineral Resources – regional office
Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American plc and Department of Environmental Affairs
Department of Labour – regional office
Chairman of the De Beers Group. Provincial government Limpopo Premier
Limpopo Department of Education
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism
Limpopo Department of Health and Social Development
Limpopo Department of Security and Liaison
Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport
Limpopo Department of Agriculture
District municipalities Vhembe District Municipality
Capricorn District Municipality
Local municipalities Musina LM
Blouberg LM
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S ta k e hold e r C at e gor i e s s ta k e hold e rs S ta k e hold e r C at e gor i e s d e scr i p t i o n of s ta k e hold e r
Traditional authorities Babirwa Traditional Authority Non-governmental Greater Mapungubwe Network
organisations (NGOs)
Ga-Makgato Traditional Authority Musina Youth Council
Community-based
Ga-Kibi Traditional Authority Musina Council of Churches
organisations (CBOs)
Government agencies and South African National Parks (SANParks) Mapungubwe Gogo Getters
Faith-based organisations
institutions (FBOs) International Organisation on Migration
Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA)
Law enforcement entities South African Police Service (SAPS) Musina Catholic Institute of Education
SAPS Alldays EWT
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Primary communities Residents of:
Child Welfare SA
• Musina
Christian Social Council
• Alldays
Field Band Foundation
• Nancefield
• Taaibosch Organised labour NUM – Branch Executive Committee
• Ga Kibi Core contractors Murray & Roberts
• Ga Makgato Barloworld
• Babirwa Basil Read
• Devrede SANDVIK
• Grootpan TWP
• Longden AEL
• Aurora ESS
• Silvermyn G4S
• Pax
Other communities Land claimants
Residents of:
• Nzhelele
• Makhado
• Madimbo
• Malale
• Domboni
• Matshena
• Eindermark
• Eldorado
• Wegdraai
Farming community Weipe Farmers Association
Linton Farmers Association
Neighbouring farmers
Community development Recipients of donations
beneficiaries
Participants/beneficiaries in community development projects
Venetia Business Hub beneficiaries
Entrance to Venetia Mine.
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4.3 Stakehold er mapping The position of a stakeholder on the stakeholder map depends E n g a g e m e n t pl at for m D e scr i p t i o n fr e q u e n c y
The stakeholder list is visualised in summarised format on the on its stake in the mine (how important the mine is for the IDP Forums The mine participates as a stakeholder in Musina and Blouberg Local Quarterly
stakeholder map below. The stakeholder map serves as a stakeholder) and the stakeholder’s potential influence over Municipalities’ IDP consultation processes.
management tool to assist the mine to plan stakeholder other stakeholders on the map. The stakeholder map depicts Local Economic Development The mine participates in the LED forums of both the Blouberg and Musina Local Quarterly
engagement and manage relationships more effectively. The stakeholders in four quadrants: Shapers, Influencers, (LED) Forum Municipalities. The LED Forums addresses priority issues related to the
map is updated whenever the stakeholder landscape changes Followers and Bystanders. Each quadrant warrants a different development, employment and poverty alleviation of communities concerned.
to guide engagement with prioritised stakeholders. engagement approach. Greater Mapungubwe Network A network consisting of a variety of stakeholders with interest in nature conservation, Quarterly
including farmers, environmental NGOs, and representatives from Mapungubwe.
Figure 2: Stakeholder map De Beers/SANParks Joint A committee consisting of members of the Venetia Mine management team, Frequency is
Management Forum representatives from Venetia’s Environment and Ecology Departments, as well as decided by members
Follower Employees Shaper managers from SANParks. of the forum
Venetia Mine
NUM Branch Musina De Beers/Mapungubwe Joint A smaller team of senior managers from Venetia Mine and SANParks, focusing on Quarterly
Local Municipality
Ga-Kibi Tribal Neighbouring Operational Committee shared operational matters.
Authority Farmers
Vhembe Water User Association The Department of Water Affairs is in the process of re-establishing this association. N/A
Size of stake in Venetia Mine
Ga-Makgato Tribal Blouberg
Authority Local Municipality
Musina Youth
Babirwa Tribal
Community Musina Forum Limpopo Limpopo OHS Tripartite Promote mine health and safety practices with organised labour and the DMR. Quarterly
Authority LEDET Office Limpopo DMR
Projects Community
Regional Office
Forum
Rural Beneficiaries
Community Alldays
Blouberg Community Blouberg Youth
Business Forum
Limpopo Premier’s
4.5 Compl aints management
Owners Limpopo DWA Office
Regional Office
Musina Business Provincial
Suppliers/
Forum Mapungubwe Legislature
The mine is in the process of finalising its complaints and
Service Providers World Heritage Site
Musina grievance mechanism whereafter it will be shared with
NGOs/CBOs
Blouberg stakeholders. Until the new process has been finalised,
Vhembe District NGOs/CBOs
Municipality stakeholders are encouraged to direct all complaints to the
Corporate Affairs Manager, who will route complaints to
Local/Regional the relevant department/s. In cases of corruption related
Capricorn District Media
Municipality allegations, a Deloitte toll free number is available to report
such activities.
Bystander Influencer The four complaints received in 2013 related to recruitment,
community projects (i.e. upgrading of a road in De Vrede) and
Ability to influence other stakeholders procurement opportunities. Complaints are tracked through
the mine’s issues log to ensure that they are closed off.
4.4 Participation in stakeholder
engagement pl atforms 4 .6 E x is t ing in v e s t men t in
The mine regularly participates in a number of stakeholder
engagement platforms, as indicated in the table below.
communi t y de v elopmen t pro jec t s
Venetia Mine invests in community development projects as
part of its commitment to make a real difference in host and
labour sending communities. Water quality testing around the Mine.
Table 4: Participation in stakeholder engagement platforms
E n g a g e m e n t pl at for m D e scr i p t i o n fr e q u e n c y The key developmental focus areas of these projects are • De Beers Fund (DBFund): Funding through the DBFund
Venetia Mine Future Forum The VMFF consists of mine management and employee representatives and Monthly education, health and welfare, infrastructure development, is aimed at applications for support of R50,000 and above.
(VMFF) consult on the following: community support, sports and recreation, environmental These requests are adjudicated and decided upon during
• The future of the mine development and enterprise development. There are four the quarterly DBFund Board of Trustees meeting in
sources of funding for these projects: Johannesburg. The focus is on sizable community
• Barriers, challenges and possible solutions with regard to productivity and
security of employment
• Venetia Mine LAC: Receives requests for funding of development projects that make a difference in the
projects below R50,000. The focus is on smaller community community, including infrastructure projects.
• Production and employment turnaround strategies
development projects that make a difference in the • Venetia Mine Fund (VMFund): Supports projects that,
• Monitoring the implementation of strategies as approved by OpCo or Executive community (therefore excluding infrastructure projects). because of their nature, do not qualify for funding from
Committee (EXCO), including actions to mitigate retrenchments
• Venetia Mine Social and Labour Plan (SLP) 2013-2017: either the LAC or DBFund, but are of strategic
Local Area Committee (LAC) The LAC is responsible for fund allocation for community development projects, Monthly These projects are adopted from the Musina and Blouberg significance to Venetia Mine. The Venetia Mine OpCo
and works in partnership with key community stakeholders (in line with the Local Municipalities’ IDPs and included in the Venetia team manages the VMFund.
principles of the De Beers Fund).
Mine SLP commitments, focussing on community, local Table 5 details the mine’s investment in community
economic and infrastructure development projects. development projects since 2008.
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Table 5: Community development projects P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d E D U C ATI O N AN D T R AININ G ( C O NTIN U E D )
A R T S AN D C U LT U R E Messina Primary
School
Musina and Blouberg Youth development Musina,
Youth R1,793,568 2008 2011 Alldays Combined
Field Bands through music Blouberg
School
Support local Musina,
Smaller donations Attendees of events R6,994 2009 2009 Doreen-Bridge
community events Blouberg
Combined School
Gateway Primary
School
Lwaphungo
Secondary School
Donations of cash,
Donations to schools stationary, or Makushu Primary Various R278,073 2008 2012
equipment School
Malale Primary
School
Musina High School
Dzimauli Secondary
School
Sovetso Community
Crèche
Mashie Primary
School
The Musina Field Band in action. Messina Primary
Funding of School
additional or
Ratanang
Funding of educational current educational Musina,
P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d Community Crèche R42,575 2010 2012
staff members staff members at Blouberg
E D U C ATI O N AN D T R AININ G schools or ECD St Martin’s De
centres Porres Primary
Coordination of
Winter School Eric Louw High School
Winter School Musina R61,450 2011 2011
Programme School
Programme
Bursaries for REAP (Rural
Educational Support Learners from physically Education Access R300,000 2008 2008
Improvement of
Pro-gramme (Musina Musina, Eric Louw challenged learners Programme)
education in local Musina R20,935,754 2008 2017
School Subvention High and Messina
schools
Programme) Primary schools Contribution to the
Limpopo Premier’s
Premier’s Trust Limpopo
School management and Improvement of Catholic Institute of Bursary Trust Fund
Musina R2,824,000 2008 2012 Fund
educational support education Education Bursaries and scholarships R10,000 2011 2011
Bursaries for
Enhancement of underprivileged Link-SA
Maths and Science learners’ Learners in various Musina, students
R300,000 2013 2017
Programme performance in local schools Blouberg
Maths and Science Student Financial
Once-off grant for Musina,
Study Assistance R90,700 2012 2012
Enhancement of learners Blouberg
Scheme
Maths and Science learners’ Learners at
Musina R700,000 2008 2010
Programme performance in Shanduka Academy
Maths and Science
Youth skills
Skills development HURESIC Tzaneen R2,436,932 2008 2010
development
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P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
E D U C ATI O N AN D T R AININ G ( C O NTIN U E D )
Lerato Crèche
Mmantshako
Renovations, Secondary School
Enhancement of school improvements and
Various R141,747 2008 2012
facilities safety features at Campbell Crèche
schools
Ubuntu Self Help
Early Childhood
Development Centre
Bostec National
Science Week
Bokamoso Science
Enhancement of
and Technology
learners’
Education Centre
performance in
Maths, Science, and
Engineering
Venetia Mine has a strong focus on enhancing school education.
Mohodi Community
Radio
Educational radio
programmes
Musina Community P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
Radio E n t e rpr i s e d e v e lop m e n t *
Early Childhood Musina and
Aquaculture and Job creation and Musina,
Development Blouberg R1,627,890 2010 2017
Vegetable Farming food security Blouberg
(ECD) Directflo communities
Coordinators
Musina, Fencing,
training event Taaibosch Blouberg Taaibosch,
Blouberg, renovations and R882,635 2009 2011
Sponsorships R2,682,424 2008 2012 Community Bakery community Blouberg
Lifestyle training Mohodi, business support
Gateway
for Musina High Tzaneen
International Babirwa Waste
School learners
Project
Youth skills Kutlwano Women’s
HURESIC
development Laundry Project
Tsusanane Training Lerato Beads
Skills development
Centre Small business
Poverty alleviation Various R116,168 2008 2010
support MakganiBakone Pig
Transport and
Co-operation
catering expenses Girls from
for Bring a Girl neighbouring
Mantshabe Poultry
Child to Work communities
Programme
Otsepegile Sewing
Whole school Project
assessment of the
Adopt a School *Excluding Venetia Business Hub support
Harry
Foundation
Oppenheimer
School
Local entrepreneurs supported by the Venetia Business Hub, from left to right: Thathe Driving School, MCF Poultry, Marubini Multi-purpose Women’s Cooperative, Sithagu Farm.
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P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
E n v i ro n m e n t H e a lt h a n d soc i a l suppor t ( co n t i n u e d )
Youth Catholic Medical
WWF South Africa WWF and Blouberg
environmental Blouberg R1,913,006 2008 2011 Missions Board
Eco-Schools youth
programme
Medical services Funding of medical Africa Health Blouberg,
R2,180,000 2008 2012
Community support staff Replacements Musina
Blouberg
Clean- up Environmental care Blouberg R5,000 2008 2008
community AHP Recruitment
Programme
Foundation
Limpopo Greening Limpopo Provincial
Tree donation Limpopo R160,000 2010 2010 Funding for
Project Government Family planning
Engender Health
and reproductive Engender Health Musina R1,132,000 2008 2009
Mapungubwe Environmental Mapungubwe programmes in and
Mapungubwe R223,000 2008 2008 heath
Research research National Park around Musina
Musina and
Health education: Musina,
Soul City Venetia Blouberg R273,473 2008 2008
Healthy lifestyle Blouberg
communities
CMR Social Worker Social welfare Musina health
Musina R173,000 2008 2009
Project services workers
Food provision to Christian Social
Refugee support Musina R170,000 2010 2012
refugees Council
Scenes from the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve.
P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
H e a lt h a n d soc i a l suppor t
Dirisanang Drop-in Food parcels
Centre sponsored for
Rataneng Crèche.
Ikageng Kromhoek
Drop-in Centre
Kgatishi Drop-in
Centre
Support of orphans Mantshabe Drop-in
and other Centre
Support drop-in vulnerable children
Maseka Drop-in
centres in rural of school going age. Blouberg R112,903 2010 2012
Centre
communities Providing meals
and after school Matome Pheeha
care. Drop-in Centre
Nakedi Drop-in
Centre
Ngoako Drop-in
Centre
Folovhodwe Happy
Home Food parcels and blankets handed out to Child Welfare SA.
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P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
I n fr a s t ruc t ur e P o v e r t y a ll e v i at i o n
Electrification at Kgatishi, Madimbo
Community food Food security in
Aurora, Silvermyn, and Nwanedi Blouberg R53,326 2008 2010
Blouberg and Blouberg, gardens rural communities
Electrification Musina, and rural R9,301,534 2008 2013 communities
Musina communities Musina
communities in
Blouberg Mapungubwe
Poverty Alleviation Poverty alleviation Musina community Musina R23,044 2011 2011
Limpopo Rural Rural schools in the Team
Improvement of
Schools Blouberg and Musina,
infrastructure at R7,450,000 2008 2017
Development Musina municipal Blouberg
rural schools
Programme areas
Ratanang Special Improvement of Ratanang Special
Blouberg R10,860,998 2011 2011 P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
School infrastructure School
S por t a n d r e cr e at i o n
Musina Vehicle Renovation of Musina Local Funding of
Musina R1,400,000 2013 2014
Testing Station testing station Municipality Musina Golf Club equipment for Musina community Musina R137,538 2010 2010
Nancefield Fencing of Nancefield maintenance
Nancefield R104,314 2012 2012
Community Hall community hall community
Alldays community
Alldays Community Alldays,
Crèche Bike4Beasts Venetia
Smaller Fencing, installation
Limpopo
infrastructure of borehole Mama Primary Sponsorships Sport development R58,800 2008 2011
Blouberg R164,653 2010 2012 Musina Cross Nature
development equipment and School
Country Marathon Reserve,
projects at schools other renovations
Sovetso Community Musina
Two Countries
Crèche
Marathon
Renovations of
Road maintenance Musina community Musina R12,263,935 2013 2014 Grassroots Soccer Sport development Youth Musina R174,214 2008 2008
Roads in Musina
Rugby Stadium
Sport infrastructure Musina community Musina R172,425 2008 2008
Flood Lights
P ro j e c t pro j e c t focus Beneficiaries area a m ou n t sp e n t s ta r t e n d
G e n e r a l co m m u n i t y suppor t
Eric Moloto
Foundation
Mamadi Advice
Centre
Sponsorship of
events such as award Musina Local
ceremonies, Municipality Musina,
Sponsorships R40,659 2008 2012
indabas, workshops, Blouberg
and special Musina SAPS
broadcasts
Thobela FM Radio
Limpopo Youth
Indaba
Electrification of villages in
the Blouberg municipal area.
Ratanang Special School and Alldays Community Crèche
are two of the schools upgraded by Venetia Mine.
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4.7 Other socio-eco nomic benefit Venetia Mine’s total payroll in 2013 amounted to
delivery activities R489,484,349 most of which was injected into the local
economy as 91% of Venetia Mine employees are local (see
Table 7).
T h e Di a mond R oute
The Diamond Route covers approximately 250,000 ha of
Table 7: Venetia Mine payroll per labour
cross-regional private conservation land owned by De
Beers, the Oppenheimer family and De Beers’ black
sending area in 2013
economic empowerment (BEE) partner Ponahalo Holdings. Labour sending area Total payroll 2013
The aim of the Diamond Route initiative is to stimulate
tourism and nature conservation and bring socio-economic Musina R372,017,093.98
benefits to local communities as a legacy of diamond Blouberg R64,461,707.64
mining in South Africa.
Polokwane R17,127,705.35
The Diamond Route links 10 sites across South Africa with
Thohoyandou R15,692,748.74
the final destination Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve,
adjacent to the Mapungubwe National Park in the Musina Other R11,547,494.97
municipal area. The Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve is Diamond sorting at Venetia Mine.
Louis Trichardt R8,637,598.40
involved in environmental and conservation awareness
“
education for employees and communities. The reserve has Grand Total R489,484,349.08
a research department studying vegetation dynamics,
restoration ecology, and the management of elephant and
wild dogs. The reserve, which is open to the public, The entrance to the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve, a feature Table 8 provides the percentage skilled and semi-skilled
contributes to local tourism. of the Diamond Route. locally employed workforce as well as those from other areas
Between 2008 and 2013
in 2013.
Loca l employment
Venetia Mine spent
Venetia Mine’s labour force comes mainly from the Musina
Table 8: Split between skilled and semi-
and Blouberg municipal areas. Table 6 indicates the mine’s
skilled employees per area in 2013
close to R90 million
labour sending areas per municipality.
Employees Local Other areas
Table 6: Venetia Mine labour sending areas Semi-skilled 94% 6% on employee skills
Skilled 88% 12%
development.
”
Mu n i c i pa l Ar e a C i t i e s / Tow n s / V i ll a g e s Nu m b e r of % of
e m plo y e e s V e n e t i a
M i n e ’ s wor k
forc e The objective of DBCM’s Skills Development Plan is to
provide quality learning and growth opportunities for
Mus i n a Musina Town, Nancefield, Tshipise, Sagole, Muswodi, Folovhodwe 536 45.2% people development in pursuit of individual, operational,
corporate and national training and development goals.
B loub e rg Alldays, Grootpan, Devrede, Taaiboschgroet, Ga-Kibi, Table 9 provides information relating to the mine’s
Ga-Makgato, Babirwa, Longden, Juniorsloop, Dendron, Eindermark, 206 17.6% contribution towards skills development.
Harrietswich Village, Kromhoek, Senwabarwana
Other Johannesburg, Cape Town, Koffiefontein, Windhoek,
185 16%
Table 9: Contribution to employee skills development
The Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Bloemfontein
YEA R 2008 2009 2 0 10 2011 2 0 12 2 0 13
Thoho ya n dou Dzanani, Mutale, Makonde, Nzhelele, Manenzhe, Mudimeli, Shayandima,
116 9.8%
Sibasa, Masisi, Vuwani, Dzimauli, Mashau.
A m ou n t sp e n d
( S k i lls R14,248,264 R13,138,520 R13,966,178 R14,997,304 R17,367 113 R15,548,176
P olo k wa n e Polokwane, Mashashane, Ramokgopa, Seshego, Botlokwa, Seleka, Modjadji, d e v e lop m e n t )
85 7.1%
Tzaneen, Chuenespoort, Phalaborwa, Zebediela, Kgapane.
Makhado, Xitachi, Waterval, Sinthumule. S k i lls
M a k h a do 49 4%
d e v e lop m e n t 7.11% 4.37% 5% 4% 4% 3.6%
sp e n d ( % of
pay roll )
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Loca l a nd H DSA procurement In line with the Procurement Progression Plan, the mine
As a result of its commitment to the preferential procurement undertakes supplier registration drives on an annual basis
Table 10: Enterprise development initiatives through the Venetia Business Hub
objectives outlined in the Mining Charter, Venetia Mine to engage with and assist local businesses with the
Year Nr of businesses Jobs created Funds disbursed
developed a Procurement Progression Plan to ensure: tendering process and to inform them about procurement supported
opportunities. Commenting on one of these sessions held
• Identification of BEE entities within the Limpopo region. with local business owners, the Mayor, Councillor Serite 2011 4 28 R699,440
• Creation of a database/supplier list so that future HDSA Sekgoloane of the Blouberg LM, applauded Venetia Mine 2012 13 179 R1,928,595
procurement expenditure is reported and reflected for the brilliant initiative and encouraged other businesses
correctly. to take a leaf out of Venetia Mine’s book to ensure they talk 2013 14 167 R2,985,082
• Alignment of procurement expenditure from BEE to communities about business opportunities. He also
Total 31 374 R5,613,117
entities and local suppliers by setting realistic targets over encouraged local suppliers to organise themselves into
the next five years. formal structures so that they can speak with one voice and
• Encouragement of existing DBCM suppliers who are contribute towards a conducive business environment
anticipated to have capacity in the Limpopo region to
embark on a transformation process by creating HDSA
within their communities.
Venetia Business Hub helps local business grow from strength to strength
shareholding in their ownership structures or enter into Graph 1 shows Venetia Mine’s local SLP commitments
joint ventures. against the actual HDSA spend for the period 2008-2012. “I am living proof that being illiter-
ate does not stop you from achieving
your goals, I cannot read or write
and I cannot speak English and yet I
Graph 1: Local SLP Commitment vs Actual HDSA Spend 2008-2012 have been empowered by the Venetia
Business Hub to change my life, but
also to make a difference in the lives
of my family and my community.”
– Mercy Sithagu
Mercy Sithagu of Sithagu Farm in the small village of At the invitation of the Department of Trade and
Nwanedi in Limpopo Province was heralded as the Industry, Mercy visited the United States of America as
‘2012 Female Farmer of the Year’ by the Musina LM, part of the Trade Mission to Minnesota. The trip aimed
the Vhembe District Municipality’s Department of to identify alternate markets for eight South African
Agriculture and the Limpopo Department of farmers from a variety of agricultural disciplines.
Agriculture. Through the financial assistance and
mentorship provided by the Venetia Business Hub, This trip was Mercy’s first flight and her introduction to
Sithagu Farm has been recognised as harvesting the the international business community. It provided first
In 2013, Venetia Mine spent a total of R1,251,546,637 on goods Enterprise development best produce in the Musina LM. hand experiences of first world farming systems, food
and services procured from local suppliers. Procurement from One of the milestones achieved in enterprise development processing and agricultural markets. Visiting Washington
HDSA suppliers amounted to R1,206,367,354 in 2013. was the introduction of the Venetia Business Hub in 2011. With the assistance of a business loan of R110,000 from D.C. and Chicago has left this emerging entrepreneur
The primary objective of the Hub is to provide both financial the Venetia Business Hub, Sithagu Farm preserved five inspired and determined to expand her business. When
Over and above the mine’s contribution to the economy as well as non-financial support to local entrepreneurs to jobs, and created an additional five permanent positions asked about her business plan going forward, Mercy
through local procurement, Venetia Mine also pays rates and venture into any form of sustainable business. Both and approximately 10 temporary jobs during harvesting declared that she would make a second loan application
taxes to the relevant local authorities which in 2013 amounted municipalities have subsequently agreed to support all their of tomatoes. This achievement is highlighted by the from the Venetia Business Hub in order to expand her
to R1,298,300. future entrepreneurial projects through the Venetia Business payment of her final loan instalment which makes business through a cold room and food processing
Hub. Since its introduction, 29 businesses have been her the first entrepreneur to successfully repay her machinery, making her more competitive in South
supported and 355 jobs have been created. loan to the Venetia Business Hub before the agreed African markets and empowering Sithagu Farm to sell
repayment period. directly to supermarkets.
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5.1 Prof il e of t he loca l a re a Venetia Mine draws its labour mainly from the municipal
Limpopo Province, South Africa’s northern-most province, areas of Musina (45.2%) and Blouberg (17.6%). These
shares international borders with Mozambique, Zimbabwe and two municipalities are therefore profiled as the mine’s
Botswana. The province encloses 125,754km² which zone of influence.
constitutes 10.3% of South Africa’s total land area. With a
population of 5,404,868 it is the province with the fifth largest Musina LM, with its seat in the town of Musina, is located in
population. It has the highest unemployment rate (39%) of all the very north of the province, bordering Botswana and
nine provinces and the highest level of poverty, with 78% of Zimbabwe and covers an area of 7,577km². The municipality
the population living below the national poverty line. has six wards. Apart from Musina, the main town, other
smaller areas included in the municipality are the
The population comprises 55% female and 45% male Mapungubwe Nature Reserve, Beit Bridge, Malale, Madimbo
residents and consists of several ethnic groups distinguished and Mopane.
5
by culture, language and race. 97% of the population is
Black, 2% is White, 0.2% is Coloured, and 0.1% is Indian. The Blouberg LM is in the far northern part of the
42% of the province’s population is under the age of 19. The Capricorn District Municipality and covers an area of
province is predominantly rural with 74% of local dwellings 9,248km². The municipality consists of 21 wards and 125
Profile of the
located in a tribal or traditional area, compared to a national towns and villages. Most of these villages are rural. Alldays
average of 27%. Primary economic activities include and Senwabarwana are the largest population centres in the
agriculture and mining. municipal area.
local are a
MUSINA
BLOUBERG
Venetia Mine draws its labour mainly from villages and
towns in the Musina and Blouberg Local Municipalities.
The mine’s zone of influence is therefore defined as these two
municipal areas, which are profiled in this section.
Figure 3: Local and district municipalities in Limpopo Province.
mopani: Ba-Phal aborwa , Gre ater Giyani, Gre ater Letaba , Gre ater T z aneen and Maruleng
vhembe: Musina , Mutale, Thul amel a and Makhado
capricorn: Aganang, Blouberg, Lepelle-Nkumpi, Molemole and Polok wane
waterberg: Bel a-Bel a , Lephal ale, Modimolle, Mogal ak wena , Mookgophong and Thaba zimbi
sekhukhune: Elias Motsoaledi, Ephr aim Mogale, Fetakgomo, Makhuduthamaga and Gre ater Tubatse
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5. 2 Demogr a phics Gr aph 2 : Popul ation siz e
Age a nd gender
36% of the population in the Vhembe District Municipality is
P opul ation figures 162,629 under the age of 19 compared to 51% in the Capricorn District
The population of the Musina municipal area has increased Municipality. The two municipalities reflect almost the same
with 5.53% since 2001 to a total of 68,359. Much of this realities in their districts with 37% of the population in the
growth has been concentrated in the town of Musina with a Musina LM under the age of 19 opposed to 52% in Blouberg
population of 42,677. The growth in Musina, the economic LM. This highlights the enormous challenges in terms of
hub of the municipality, can be ascribed to its relative education and future employment for this age group.
68,359
proximity to the Zimbabwean border. Due to its status as a
border settlement, the area experiences a significant degree 42,67 7 The economically active age group of 20 to 59 accounts for 59%
of commuting to and from the town. There has also been a of the population in Musina LM and 38% in Blouberg LM
substantial influx of people from rural areas and from across 2,989 indicating lower standards of living for the population of the
the border looking for formal employment or to have access Blouberg LM.
to better social infrastructure. musina lm musina blouberg alldays
“
town lm
The Blouberg LM in contrast, experienced a -0.54% growth
Gra p h 4 : Ag e g roups Site visit as part of the “Take a girl-child to work” initiative.
rate since 2001 to a total of 162,628 in 2011. The municipality 4%
houses almost two and a half times as many people as the 5% 10%
Musina LM. The decline in the population can possibly be 6%
attributed to the shortage of employment opportunities, to
aging and/or limited social infrastructure and poverty. Alldays
T he Musina LM 18%
12 %
and Musina are the two towns closest to the mine. Alldays has
a population of 2,989.
population increased 20%
with 5.5% since 2001, 36%
E t hnic composition
94% of the Musina LM’s population is Black African, while
while population growth
Whites (5%) constitute the second largest population
grouping, which mirrors the provincial statistics. 52% of the
was negative in the 52%
Blouberg municipal area.
”
population in the municipality speaks Tshivenda as their 37 %
first language, followed by 9% who speaks Sesotho, and 8%
speaking Sepedi.
99% of the population in Blouberg LM is Black African, musina lm blouberg lm Community radio station supported by Venetia Mine.
followed by 0.6% of Whites. Sepedi is spoken by 94% of the
population as their first language. 60+ 50 - 59 35 - 49 20 - 3 4 0 - 19
Graph 3: language
The gender split in the Musina municipal area is almost 50:50
tshivenda sesotho sepedi with 50.5% male and 49.5% female. In the Blouberg municipal
afrik a ans english xitsonga area however, females (54.4%) outnumber males (45.6%). This
isindebele isizulu other may be ascribed to a migration of men from the area to seek
employment in other areas.
9 4%
Gra p h 5 : g ender r atio
52 %
male female
blouberg lm 45.6% 5 4.4%
14%
9% 8%
5% 4% 4% 3% 1%
0.7% 0.4% 0.8% 0.9% 0.4% 0.7% 0.8% 1%
MUSINA LM BLOUBERG LM musina lm 50.5% 49.5%
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“
Household si z e 5. 3 Econom y, l i v el ihoods more people have to survive on a smaller household income,
The size of a household is an indication of the number of a nd l a bour force compared to Musina LM. Blouberg LM also has the lowest
people living under one roof and sharing an income. The average household income of the five municipalities within the
average household size for Musina LM increased from 2.9 in
2001 to 3.4 in 2011 compared to that of Blouberg LM which
T here seems to Income PROF IL E
Capricorn District Municipality and is well below the average
monthly household income of R4,737 for the province.
decreased from 4.5 to 3.9 for the same time period. The
increase as well as the decrease would appear to support the
be out-migration The socio-economic disparity between the two municipalities
becomes evident when the average household income per The income profile also corresponds with government grant
population growth trends in the two municipalities. of men from municipal area is compared. The average household income
for Musina LM extrapolates to R5,086 per month compared to
dependency. The overwhelming majority of social grants
received are child support grants with 17% of the population
Graph 6: Average household size
the Blouberg Blouberg LM’s average household income of R2,845 per
month. The disparity is compounded by the fact that the
of the Musina LM receiving child support grants compared
to 29% of the population in Blouberg LM.
musina lm blouberg lm municipal area, average household size is higher in Blouberg LM meaning
4.5 in search for Table 11: Average household income
employment Ar e a s 2001 2011
3.9
opportunities annual m o n t hly annual m o n t hly
3.4
elsewhere. Limpopo Province R22,985 R1,915 R56,841 R4,737
”
Vhembe District Municipality R23,000 R1,917 R49,440 R4,120
2.9 Musina LM R24,673 R2,056 R61,026 R5,086
Capricorn District Municipality R26,260 R2,188 R69,220 R5,768
2001 2011
Blouberg LM R15,159 R1,263 R34,138 R2,845
39.6% of households in Musina LM area are headed by
females compared to 56.3% in Blouberg LM. This seems to Employment profile the marginal drop for Blouberg LM between 2001 and 2011.
confirm the gender split skewed in favour of women in Like the rest of the province, Vhembe (38.7%) and The youth (ages 15-34) unemployment rate in both districts
Blouberg LM and the possible out-migration of men in Capricorn (37.2%) District Municipalities, suffer from high mirrors the alarming high levels in the province (49%). The
search for employment opportunities elsewhere. levels of unemployment. Unemployment in the two local Vhembe District Municipality’s youth unemployment rate is
municipalities reflects a significant difference between the 51% and Capricorn District Municipality 47%. Again, the
two municipalities, with 18.7% unemployment in Musina disparity between the two local municipalities is evident with
Gr a p h 7 : h ouse hold dyn a mics LM and 39.2% in the Blouberg LM. There was a notable youth unemployment at 22.5% in the Musina LM and 47.2% in
drop in unemployment rates for Musina LM compared to the Blouberg LM.
male-he aded female-he aded
blouberg lm 4 4.7 % 56.3%
Graph 8: Unemployment
musina lm 61.4% 39.6% musina lm blouberg lm
47.4% 47.2%
41.7 %
39.2%
27.8%
24.9%
2 2.5%
18.7 %
unemployed unemployed youth youth
2001 2011 unemployed unemployed
Sovetso crèche and the Campbell Childhood Centre supported by Venetia Mine. 2001 2011 Participants in the Nwanedi food garden project.
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