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Editor’s note 



Hey Foskorites! 

Ask any Foskorite who has turned 60 how they felt about it, and I am sure they will tell you it was a lifechanging 

experience that they embraced. Focus is doing just that – embracing its 60th year. In Hollywood, 

Jane Fonda has done it, Joan Rivers has done it and now Focus is doing it – having an overhaul. This 

overhaul is a far cry from trying to hide the age of Foskor, but more along the lines of demonstrating how 

Foskor has evolved over the past 60 years as a world leader. 

The new look comes complete with a new cover, which runs front to back and incorporates subliminal visuals 

of both sites. The firm favourites are still there, including From the shop floor, Corporate social investment, 

Guess who?, Biggest loser, Bits and pieces, and the puzzle pages, although they all now have a fresh, new 

look. 

A new segment for awards has been introduced to congratulate Foskorites achieving in the workplace. More 

in-depth profiles of Foskorites at all levels will feature, so you can get to know who is who. This issue also 

sees the introduction of the Communication corner. This forum is intranet generated and is a place where 

Foskorites are able to air their concerns, achievements, suggestions and compliments. This communication 

can either be sent anonymously, or with your details. Your feedback will be forwarded to the relevant parties 

and the solutions, responses, congratulations and suggestions will accompany the initial mail. Please 

familiarise yourself on the intranet with commsdesk@foskor.co.za. I look forward to hearing from you all. 

Safety is at the forefront of each Foskorites mind, so a hard hat icon now heads up each segment. The hard 

hat is colour coded to help you identify the specific sections. Each issue will have a theme – I’m sure you’ve 

already spotted that this month’s theme is the environment. 

Richards Bay successfully completed their third F21 half marathon on 30 April. Congratulations to the 

runners and organisers alike. Without your 100% commitment the day would not have turned out as it did. 

This year I took the plunge and enjoyed the 5km run and am looking forward to doing the same at the 

Phalaborwa half marathon in July. 

Our next Focus will be our 60th birthday bumper edition. The success of this issue is largely dependent on 

your input, so please send through your Foskor birthday wishes to me or the comms desk. 

Wishing Foskorites in training for the Phalaborwa F21, good luck and I look forward to seeing you all there. 

Till next time 

P.S. Remember to take your winter vitamins! 

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Contents 

Contents 

Contents 

Editors note note 

CEO’s A final desk word 

Feature 

From the shop floor 

SH(R)EQ at work 

Corporate social investment 


Profiles 

ESOP 

Be the Change 

The extra mile 

Corporate Social Investment 

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Joyina Keeping Imvelo Foskorites uvikele indawo safe ezungezile and sound 

Join mother Nature and protect environment 

Reducing our footprint on the environment 

Tree planing 

Managing Individual the commitment environment to has international a group standards effect 

Foskorites Project celebrate Bosele launches World Environment Day 

Facts about HIV/AIDS 

Being Positive about HIV/AIDS 

An annual improvement for the wetlands 

Representative elected 

Occupational Home for fraud the Ginas 

Environmentally Foskor helps yours fix Ba-Phalaborwa 

Peer Spreading educatorsthe word 

Peer educator of the month 

Loading 190 tons 180 seconds 

Cultivating a reading generation 

South Africa and Finland converge 

A successful stock take for mining 

Woman at manufacturing 

What Guess does who? this mean for Foskorites 

Biggest loser 

Inspire us 

Spreading the word 

Focus achiever – Simply PCS 

Saving lives by being reflective 

Emergency Foskor, sponsorship astrologically! 

Donating to local traditional dance troupe 

A boost 

Foskorite 

for SPCA 

Birthdays 

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3 

5 

12 

15 

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21 

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“Keep reusable 

bags in your car 

door or handbag 

so they are easily 

accessible when 

you go shopping” 

Awards SHREQ at play 

Extra Education mile - Phishing – Don’t go down 

SHE hook, REP of line the and month sinker 

Peer educators of the month 

Safety at home for junior Foskorites 

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Profiles 

Be the change 

Bits & pieces 

SH(R)EQ at play 

Crossword 

Great expectations 

Biggest Is your loser life driven by purpose? 

Guess Poem who? – The phosphate rock 

Woman at mining 

Woman at manufacturing 

Malaria 

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This publication is printed on Sappi 

triple green paper that is chlorine 

free sugar cane fibre, from 

renewable sustainable afforestation 

and locally produced from 

agricultural waste products 

Sport F21 entry form 

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F21 

F21 Phalaborwa entry form 

Results Foskor Athletics Club 

Bits & Pieces 

June poster campaign 

Reader of the month 

Staff movements 

Communication corner 

Word search 

Crossword 

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FOCUS is the monthly publication 

of FOSKOR (Pty) Ltd. 

Address: PO Box 249, Halfway 

House, 1685 

E-mail: jeaninea@foskor.co.za 

/ 011 347 0619 

Editor: Jeanine Arnold 

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Ceo’s desk 

Ceo’s desk 

Ceo’s desk 

Hello Foskorites, 

The theme for this edition of Focus is the environment, something that is of the utmost importance to each of us, as the 

preservation of humankind depends on it. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, the environment has a profound 

effect on our health and quality of life. Foskor is committed to the preservation of the environment, and through our corporate 

social investment projects we contribute to a healthier environment for our immediate communities. 

Everyone had a fun-filled day at the F21 and I finished in a time of 01:35:57. Nathi and I chose to walk together and took the 

opportunity to enjoy a relaxed stroll while catching up with Foskorites en-route. The spirit of the athletes, especially those 

who made the journey from Phalaborwa, was excellent. Taking into account the timing of the race within the athletics 

calendar, it was very well attended. While on the subject of the F21, I would personally like to thank the organising team for 

their hard work and efforts – these Foskorites took time from their busy lives and schedules and through many obstacles, 

successfully put an event of this magnitude together. Congratulations on a job well done! 

With the Phalaborwa F21 approaching, I would like to encourage everyone to attend, 

either as a runner or spectator, with your family in tow. For those still toying with 

the idea of participating, you have more than enough time to prepare yourself 

and realise the benefits of a fun day out, with the added advantage of 

exercise. 

The countdown is on as Foskor prepares to celebrate 60 years in 

business. We are in the process of putting together a Focus 60th edition. 

It is crucial to remember that Focus is for all Foskorites, past and present, 

and without your contributions there would only be meaningless pages. 

Please send your birthday wishes and stories to the editor so fellow 

Foskorites can read and enjoy them and celebrate this milestone event. 

I believe all Foskorites, including those who are reaping the rewards of 

their hard work in retirement, can be very proud of this milestone. Each of 

you should give yourselves a pat on the back. After 60 years, we are 

still going strong and it must be remembered that it is only with the 

hard work and dedication of Foskorites that this commemoration 

can be hailed so sweetly. This achievement not only shows our 

stakeholders and suppliers what we are made of, but shows 

the world that South African business is a formidable 

player. 

I look forward to seeing your Foskor stories and birthday 

wishes in print in the next edition and hope you have 

enjoyed the total makeover of Focus – as they say, 

“change is good!” 

Until next time 

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Machete, Mokibela Mahumane, Colbert Malesa, Mokhale Mmola, Tebogo Seemela, Frans Ferns, Selby Mahlangu, Phillip Ratshibvumo, Reuben 

Sekgobela, Hermanus Erasmus, Mkansi Mokoena, James Makhubele, Simon Rashopola, Celia Rikhotso, Matume Mangena, Kgashane Mokgalaka, 

Reginah Molapo, Ngako Moremi, Thapelo Muchavi, Reason Mula, Johannes Nagel, Thapelo Segodi, Anna Le Grange, Reinette Strydom, Edward 

Potgieter, Andries Roode, Mpho Chiloane, Tshepiso Malatjie, Sello Matjokotja, Malesela Masekoameng, Edward Ndinisa, Ally Ndlovu, Emmanuel 

Sebuthuma, Lally Sithole, Magari Langa, Mohale Mojela, Mbazima Chavalala, Sphiwe Khoza, Lodrick Mashaba, Spinola Masingi, Somara 

Mathebula, Ngwako Mohale, Tshepo Muhlarhi, Fredrick Ngobeni, Masilo Pilusa, Masilu Raganya, Tishabaku Sekgobela, Matome Selepe, Phuti 

Seopa, Giyane Sithole, William Hugo, Norman Shibiti, Marius Du Preez, Themba Madonsela, Mabu Malesa, Phutiana Maponya, Mphoke 

Mathake, Zanele Mathumba, Tisetso Mhelembe, Mampheke Mokgalaka, Maidi Monyela, Mokgadi Morokolo, Nyamayabo Ngobeni, Pekel Sebatane, 

Moloko Seepe, Thulisiwe Hlela, Mzamani Chauke, Sandra Shipman, Malan Malatsi, Kgashane Malesa, Tito Moreira, Ephraim Makofane, 

Molate Masiya, Maite Ramoshaba, Christoffel Swart, Josiahu Tshutshudi, Tsakane Khosa, Beka Mashale, Mayiwa Ngwenya, Shihlangoma 

Baloyi, Tsakani Baloyi, Matome Matheka, Rasi Ndlovu, Daniel Vermaak, Mmaboyane Malatji, Beatus Mothata, Remember Tsela, Anna 

Breytenbach, Charles Mbokodo, Mitshaga Gobele, Hercules Snyman, Clifford Hlungwani, Mareme Maditsi, Maria-Elizabeth Carelsen, Nicolise 

Schambriel, David Green, Matsimela Phoshoko, Daniel Ferreira, Phetole Mahasha, Thabo Mohlala, Madina Mushwana, Hendrik De Bruin, 

Phusumane Malatji, Matome Mathole, Makgato Monyela, Kilden Sambo, Vanessa Ncobela, Hoosen Moolla, Jaun Lubbe, Bongekile Mkhize, 

Mthembeni Mnguni, Bongani Mthethwa, Stephen Mbongo, Mimmy Zuma, Parshant Singh, Khethokwakhe Gumede, Johannes Kotze, Velaphi 

Malevu, Albertus Pepler, Josua 

Potgieter, Mxolisi Dlamini, Busisiwe 

Mfusi, Thomas Mkhonza, Raymond 

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Jonas Sibiya, Kamalanathan 

Sivalingum, Zandile Jele, 

Bongumusa Mkhwanazi, Eric Biyela, 

Thandwayinkosi Cebekhulu, Cornelius 

Cronje', Rakesh Harrysingh, 

Stephen Hermitage, Mlungisi 

Mazibuko, Zakhele Msweli, 

Nonjabulo Mathenjwa, Agrippa Khumalo, Ndumiso Mavundla, Fana Mthethwa, Johannes Bronkhorst, Dumisani Mabika, VictorMhlongo, Sifiso 

Mncube, Bhekithemba Mpanza, Thembinkosi Mnguni, Kubashini Munisamy, Malefane Lekoa, Khabo Seteka, Hendrik Van Niekerk, Halous 

Buthelezi, Duncan Dlamini, Hermanus Van Staden, Elphas Zulu, Ashir Daodary, Cebisile Mthethwa, Mzi Zulu, Vusumuzi Mkhize, Vera Thompson, 

Marlene Els, Khumbulani Cele, Brenda Margach, Jegan Sathiyaseelan, Hangwani Thomoli, Yuza Hlungwani, Marcelina Jaime, Naudy Khoza, 

Mugiyi Maritse, Mbadu Mohale, Marupina Molamudi, Matome Sebashe, Muthakathi Sibuyi, Marhavusha Sithole, Nkopodi Letsoalo, Nkekolo 

Mdluli, Johan Niehaus, Mamade Zitha, Jonas Khosa, Namampe Makhubupetsi, Khensani Mpangane, Barend Brits, Velly Mathebula, Thabo 

Motjela, Billies Ndlovu, Xalamuka Ngobeni, Jacobeth Manuel, Dennis Mashego, Patrick Makeke, Mulibaleng Makhubedu, Tshepiso Matibidi, Zizo 

Mgijima, Modise Mosiea, Bonas Mthembi, Mafete Kgopa, Kgaugelo Mahlake, Matome Malatji, Pheladi Matlhake, Masilo Mokgalaka, Lerato 

Mpangane, Dlalisa Nyathi, Thamsanqa Nyathi, Mogale Ramoshaba, Bridget Bischof, Robert Manyike, Samuel Mabunda, Abel Mathebula, Mogidi 

Mathebula, Punchese Mathebula, Elliot Mnisi, Mahlatse Mogakane, Johannes Monyela, Gerhard Gouws, Nhlanhla Lubisi, Mbuso Magubane, 

Setagwa Mahlo, Machakela Makhudu, Humbulani Malukwe, Francois Opperman, Petrus Van Der Merwe, Mnumzane Komane, Johannes Kotze, 

Gezani Chauke, Maisha Mahlatji, Moye Malatji, Wilson Mkhomazi, Fasele Seepane, Mobu Selala, Kedibone Malatji,Francis Donnelly, 

Margaretha Swart, Ally Chiloane, Kim Meiring, Seele Machete, Themba Mashila, Johannes Moller, Macindhani Mthetho, Khayizeni Nukeri, Mpho 

Seemela, Louis Khoza, Mosebu Magomane, Mokgala Malatji, Ndziyani Malatji, Hlapedi Moeng, Nakaladi Mongaale, Mapikana Mushwana, 

Xihluku Nghonyama, Ramathoka Sekgota, Smile Senyolo, Madokwana Shikwambana, Mokhawane Malatji, Mahlatse Malesa, Mzhimba Phakula, 

Michael Shayi, Daniel Terblanche, Phillip Kubayi, Vusi Nzimande, Comet Mathe, Mziwoxolo Ntozakhe, Khukhaman Malatji, Leon Oosthuizen, 

Vernon Venter, Petrus Coetzee, Matodzi Mahasa, Ngwako Malatji, Kwena Monyebodi, Madala Rikhotso, Jeffrey Shai, Johan Van de Meeberg, 

Nqobile Mzimela, Arvin Sakichand, Mntwwenkosi Kanyile, Jabulani Mlambo, Chandrasekhara Patruni, Caswell Simelane, Jan Labuschagne, 

Thembisile Kumalo, Mattheus Schnuir, Poobalan Naicker, Nkosinomusa Mkhwanazi, Nolan John, Petrus Joubert, Neo Lesekele, Vusowakhe 

Ntshangase, Naresh Nundlal, Sandile Zwane, Ziphozonke Dubazane, Krishnasamy Govender, Lindokuhle Langa, Nhlahla Mthethwa, Xolani Luthuli, 

Charmaine Schmidt, Jacobus Van Zyl, Velenkosini Buthelezi, Khayelihle Cebekhulu, Kevin Chetty, Poyinandi Khumalo, Sandile Ntombela, Brian 

Plowes, Charles White, Njabulo Madondo, Bhekokuhle Buthelezi, Cornelius Dlamini, Matsemela Forere, Thulani Mhlongo, Quentin Miljo, Elijah 

Mnyango, Elliot Nkomo, Jaganathan Krishnasamy, Khulani Cele, Zuzifa Gumede, Kwazikwenkosi Mkhize, Sibusiso Mkhize, Qinisani Ndlovu, 

Mzikayise Shandu, Glenford Dlamini, Dumisani Gwala, Elizabeth Liebenberg, Milton Magwaza, Thembinkosi Mathenjwa, Alfred Mkhumbuzi, 

Vadlamudi Harish, Michael Mbuyazi, Barend Van Eeden, 

Niall O`Connor, Muhammad Ali, Pranil Singh, Zama Thwala, 

Happy Birthday Foskorites 

Jetro Zondo, Perumal Naidoo, Nomvuzo Biyela, Naphtal Langa, Andrias Sithole 4

Feature 

Feature 

Feature 

Joyina Imvelo 

uvikele indawo 

ezungezile 

Imvelo iyaziphindiselela – njenganoma yimuphi umama ilondoloza ukuphila komntanayo. Imvelo Ilwa 

ngendlela eyaziwa yiyo kuphela. Kusukela kuma-tsunami abhubhisayo, nezikhukhula ezinendluzula kuya 

emililweni yequbula yamahlathi ecekela phansi nezintaba-mlilo eziqubukayo, lena yindlela 

yokuziphindiselela ekuchithweni kukawoyela okwenziwa ngabantu, ukuvuza kwenukliya okuphumela 

emoyeni esiwuphefumulayo, kanye nokuhlukunyezwa kweplanethi yethu enhle. 

Usuku Lwemvelo Lomhlaba Wonke lugujwa minyaka yonke ngomhlaka 5 kuJuni ngenhloso yokuqwashisa 

abantu ngezinkinga zemvelo, ukukhuthaza abantu ukuba benze izinguquko ezidingekayo ezimpilweni zabo 

zansuku zonke, nokukhuthaza ukubambisana ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukuthi wonke amazwe nabantu bawo 

babambisene ukuze bajabulele ikusasa eliphephile nelinempokophelelo. Isihloko seNhlangano Yezizwe 

sika-2011 sithi 'Amahlathi: Nokusinanakela Kwawo, esikhethelwe ukukhuthaza ukulondolozwa kwamahlathi 

nokusetshenziswa kwawo. Amahlathi abalulekile ekuphileni kwabantu kanye nezinhlobonhlobo zezilwane 

kanjalo nasezinambuzaneni. Eqinisweni, izilwane eziningi ezisengozini yokubhubha zihlala emahlathini, 

futhi ngaphandle kwendawo yazo yokuhlala yemvelo, zingabhubha ziphele . 

Amahlathi asihlinzekela ngezidingo eziningi ezibalulekile zemvelo njengezingodo, izinkuni zokubasa, irabha, 

iphepha nezitshalo zemithi. Ngaphezu kwalokho, amahlathi asiza ekuphakamiseni izinga nokutholakala 

kwamanzi ahlanzekile. Izingxenye ezingaphezu kwezintathu zamanzi ahlanzekile atholakala emhlabeni 

avela emithonjeni yamahlathi. Ukuhlanzeka kwamanzi kuyancipha lapho izimo zamahlathi nokuvikeleka 

kwawo kuncipha, bese sekuba yimbangela yokuqubuka nokwanda kwezinhlekelele zemvelo 

njengezikhukhula, ukugudluka komhlaba nokuguguleka kwenhlabathi, okunegalelo elikhulu kubantu. 

Amahlathi kuthenjelwe kuwo ngoba angumgogodla womhlaba futhi lokhu kushiwo ngesizathu esihle, ngoba 

ngaphandle kwamahlathi abantu ngeke babe nawo umoya wokuphefumula. Adlala indima ebalulekile 

ekulwisaneni nezinguquko zesimo sezulu njengoba egcina ikhabhoni (carbon) bese emunca isikhuthamoya 

(carbondioxide) esisemkhathini, asigcine endaweni yawo ewumthombo wamandla okuguqula (biomass). 

Ngenqubo ebizwa ngokuthi yifothosinthesisi, isikhuthamoya siguqulwa senziwe umoya-mpilo obe 

usukhululwa ubuyiselwe emkhathini. 

Inzuzo engaziwa kangako ngamahlathi wukuthi alawula amanzi emifula eminingi yomhlaba, asize 

ekuvikeleni inhlanzeko yamanzi, asize ekunciphiseni imithelela engemihle yezikhukhula nemvula, aphinde 

asize ekunciphiseni ukuguguleka kwenhlabathi. 

Nakuba ukulondolozwa kwamahlathi omhlaba kuyinkinga yezemvelo yomhlaba wonke, umkhakha 

ongaphansi wezamahlathi uneqhaza elikhulu emnothweni wethu kazwelonke nowezifundazwe kanye 

nemisebenzi ngaphakathi kwalezi zindawo. Ukuqinisekisa ukuthi izimboni zihlala isikhathi eside 

kuzosimamisa ukuphila ngaphakathi kwezifunda ezithintekayo. 

• Utshalo-mali emkhakheni ongaphansi (sub-sector) ngu-R24.8 billion; 

• Kuno-8.9% okhokhelwe i-GDP yezolimo, kuwo okuno-32.4% ovela eMpumalanga; 

• Lo mkhakha ongaphansi wakha imisebenzi engu-66,500 okunezigidi ezingu-1.8 zezimpilo 

ezithembele kule mboni; 

• Amakhubikhi mitha ayizigidi ezingu-18.5 amahlathi ayiswa ezindaweni lapho kwenziwa khona 

izingodo ngenani lika-R6.7 billion; 

• Inani lezithengisoezivela kulemgayo lingu-R20.4 billion. 

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Amahlathi ayingxenye yezemvelo ehlinzekela izinhlobonhlobo zenzuzo yezomnotho, ezenhlalo nezemvelo 

kubantu abahlukahlukene. Ngakhoke kubalulekile kakhulu ukuba le igcinwe futhi ivikelwe. 

Nakuba kungabantu abafeza indima enkulu ekucekelweni phansi kwamahlathi, izilokazane, izifo, 

ukushintsha kwesimo sezulu, izitshalo eziwukhula, ukugawula okungekho emthethweni kanye 

nokuthengiswa okungekho emthethweni kwemikhiqizo yezingodo kungezinye zezinto eziyingozi amahlathi 

adinga ukuvikelwa kuzo. Naphezu kwemizamo eminingi, ubufakazi bukhombisa ukuthi le ngozi iyaqhubeka 

nokwanda emhlabeni wonke, nemiphumela ebhubhisayo. Kuye kwakhiwa imithetho-sisekelo eminingi 

ngokuvumelana noMthetho Wamahlathi Kazwelonke kanye ne-Forest Sector Transformation Charter ukuze 

kusizwe ukuphathwa nokwenziwa kwenqubo mgomo ezihloselwe ukulwisana nalezi zingozi. 

Ukungawavikeli amahlathi ethu kuzodala imiphumela eyingozi ezizukulwaneni ezizayo, emnothweni 

wakuleli nowomhlaba wonke kanye nasempilweni yemiphakathi eminingi. Njengoba Imvelo iqhubeka 

nokulwa kwayo, kumele sonke siphonse esivivaneni sibambisane futhi sisize ekuvikeleni lo mhlaba. 

Nayi imibona elula sonke esingenza ngayo umehluko: 

• Dlulisela lolu lwazi osunalo kwabanye 

• Sebenzisa zombili izinhlangothi zephepha 

• Cela ukuba izikweletu zakho zanyanga zonke zithunyelwe nge-e-mail esikhundleni sokuziposa 

• Nikela ngephepha ongalisebenzisi ezikoleni ukuze lisetshenziswe kwezobuciko nemidwebo 

• Qinisekisa ukuthi uyazi ukuthi into yokhuni oyisebenzisa ekhaya lakho isukaphi: kufanele ibe 

nophawu olukhombisa ukuthi ifakazelwe yi-FSC 

Ngakhoke ma-Foskorite, masilwe ndawonye, sinciphise umzila wekhaboni yethu, songe amahlathi ethu 

futhi sivikele iplanethi yethu enhle ukuze kuzuze isizukulwane esizayo ngoba ukuthola umoya 

wokuphefumula kuncike kuwo! 

Amaqiniso Ngamahlathi 

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Amahlathi amboze indawo engango 31% ezweni lonke 

Amahlathi ayikhaya lezinhlobo ezingaphezu kwengxenye zazo zonke izinto eziphilayo 

ezisemhlabeni, kusukela ezinkawini ezinkulu kuya ezidalweni ezincane kakhulu 

Emazweni asathuthuka, ngaphezu kuka-80% wawo wonke amandla asetshenziswa ngabantu 

nezimboni athathwa emahlathini 

Amahlathi ahlinzekela abantu abangaphezu kwezigidi eziwu-300 emhlabeni jikelele 

ngamakhaya 

Kulahleka amahlathi angangobubanzi obulinganiselwa ezigidini ezingamashumi amathathu 

nesithupha 

Ukuhweba ngezingodo neminye imikhiqizo yamahlathi kulinganiselwa cishe ku-330-billion 

wamaDola ngonyaka. 

Ukusetshenziswa kwembewu ehlukahlukene yezihlahla kwenza ukuba kwakhiwe imithi 

emisha, okuchaza intuthuko kwezokunakekelwa kwempilo nezesayensi 

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Mother Nature is fighting back – like any mother 

she is preserving the life of her young, fighting off 

danger in the only way she knows. From the 

destructive tsunamis and drastic floods to the 

devastating forest fires and erupting volcanoes, 

this is payback for manmade oil spills, nuclear 

leakages filtering into the air that we breathe, and 

general abuse of our beautiful planet. 

Join 

Mother 

Nature 

and 

protect 

the 

environment 

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 

June 5th with the aim of giving a human face to 

environmental issues, encouraging people to 

make a positive change in their daily habits, and 

advocating partnerships to ensure all nations and 

their people join forces to enjoy a safer and more 

prosperous future. The United Nations theme for 

2011 is 'Forests: Nature at your Service', chosen to 

encourage forest conservation and sustainable 

consumption for green growth in support of the 

United Nations International Year of Forests 

initiative. 

Forests are vital to the existence of humans and a 

wide variety of animal and insect species. In fact, 

many of the most endangered and threatened 

animals in the world live in forests and without their 

natural habitat, they would become extinct. 

Forests provide many important natural resources 

such as timber, fuel, rubber, paper and medicinal 

plants. In addition, forests help sustain the quality 

and availability of freshwater supplies. More than 

three quarters of the world’s accessible freshwater 

comes from forested catchments. Water quality 

declines when forest conditions and cover 

decrease, which in turn contributes to the 

occurrence and severity of natural hazards such as 

floods, landslides and soil erosion, which have a 

huge impact on mankind. 

Forests are referred to as the lungs of the earth and 

with good reason. Without forests mankind would 

not have the ability to breathe. They play a key role 

in the ultimate battle against climate change as 

they store carbon and suck in carbon dioxide from 

the atmosphere, locking it into their biomass. 

Through a process called photosynthesis, the 

carbon dioxide is turned into oxygen which is then 

released back into the atmosphere. 

A lesser known benefit of forests is that they 

regulate water for many of the world’s rivers, help 

secure water quality, assist in decreasing the 

impacts of floods and storms, and help to control 

erosion. 

Although preserving the world’s forests is of 

international environmental concern, the forestry 

sub-sector contributes significantly to our national 

and provincial economies as well as employment 

within these areas. Ensuring the longevity of this 

industry will sustain livelihoods within the specific 

regions. 

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• Investment in the sub-sector is R24.8 billion; 

• There is an 8.9% contribution to agriculture GDP of which 32.4% is from Mpumalanga; 

• This sub-sector creates 66,500 direct jobs with approximately 1.8 million livelihoods depending on the 

industry; 

• 18.5 million cubic metres of forests are taken into primary processing plants to the value of R6.7 billion; 

• The value of sales from primary processing is R20.4 billion. 

Forests are part of the complex ecosystems that provide a range of valuable economic, social and 

environmental benefits to a wide range of people. It is therefore critical that this commodity is conserved and 

protected. 

Although mankind plays a vast role in the destruction of the forests, pests, diseases, fire, climate change, 

invasive plants, illegal logging and illegal trade in forest products are just some of the other risk factors that 

forests need protecting from. Despite increased efforts, evidence suggests that the risks continue to escalate 

worldwide, with devastating consequences. Many initiatives have been developed in compliance with both the 

National Forest Act and the Forest Sector Transformation Charter to assist in management and decisionmaking 

aimed at combating these risks. 

Not protecting our forests will result in dire consequences for future generations, local and international 

economy as well as the livelihood of many communities. As Mother Nature continues her battle, let’s join forces 

and help preserve this world. Here are some simple suggestions where we can all make a difference: 

• Pass on the information you have 

• Use both sides of a piece of paper 

• Get your monthly bills e-mailed instead of posted to you 

• Give your scrap paper to a school for use in arts and crafts 

• Ensure you are aware of the origin of the wood used in your home: it should have an FSC certification 

logo 

So Foskorites, lets fight together, lessen our carbon footprint, preserve our forests and defend our beautiful 

planet for the next generation – our next breath depends on it! 

Forest fast facts 

Forests cover 31% of total land area 

Forests are home to more than half of all earth species, from the great apes to the smallest of 

creatures 

In developing countries, more than 80% of total energy consumed by people and industry derives 

from forests 

Forests provide a home to more than 300-million people worldwide 

36-million acres of natural forest are lost each year 

Trade in timber and other forest products is estimated at almost 330-billion US Dollars a year 

Use of the genetic diversity within forests enables the development of new medicines, meaning 

progress in healthcare and science 

Deforestation vs. Degradation 

Deforestation is the reduction of forest cover, notably viewed by the loss of trees. Commercial logging and fires 

are examples of causes of deforestation. Beyond supporting the natural habitat, forests sustain economic 

growth. Continued and uncontrolled deforestation will not only have devastating consequences for the 

environment, the wildlife and communities, but for economies around the world. If there was a guarantee of 

continuity in maintaining forest cover, deforestation would be practically wiped out, rather than the forests. 

Degradation on the other hand is the loss of the quality of the forests, rather than the coverage. The quality of a 

forest can be observed through monitoring the survival rates of its ecosystem; for example vegetation layers, 

soil, flora and fauna. The main causes of forest degradation are the gathering of wood for fuel, commercial 

logging, fires and insects and pests. 

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Reducing our footprint on the environment – by Nisar Hoosain 

There are so many ways we can reduce the negative effects we have made on our environment. It’s simply an issue of adopting 

some simple habits to significantly reduce our impact. 

We spend approximately a third of our day at our workplace, so it figures that our energy usage at work is quite high, but it doesn’t 

have to be this way. A good habit to get into would be to switch off your computer completely when not in use and unplug it from the 

wall, for example. The screensaver function protects the screen but the computer still consumes energy. By leaving the power 

supply on, the computer will use about 10 to 20% of its normal power consumption. 

Shifting to a paperless world is ideal but not easy. If we 

collectively avoid printing unnecessary documents such as 

emails, we are already making a difference. If you must print 

something, then set the printer to ‘double sided’ so that you use 

both sides of the paper. This is good for the environment and 

helps save on stationery costs too. Documents that are 

frequently read, such as training modules or procedures, should 

be kept in a ‘library’ for access rather than printing out each time 

they are needed. As Foskorites, we have already adopted 

environmentally friendly and cost-saving policies, but we need to 

continue educating our colleagues and friends to make sure the 

message is heard by all. 

Some more good habits we can adopt in the workplace are: 

Switching off the lights and air conditioners in unused rooms such as boardrooms, tea rooms, vacant offices, etc. 

Using urns instead of kettles for large amounts of hot water as these are well insulated. If a kettle does need to be used, 

only fill it with the required amount of water. Boiling water consumes a lot of energy. 

Using a mug for coffee and tea instead of polystyrene cups as these are not environmentally friendly. Foskorites 

recently received a mug to remember World Quality Day - another cost saver! 

If you drink bottled water, try filling up a 5-litre container instead of buying smaller bottles that will just get thrown away. 

The bigger containers can then be filled up at places like Oasis for a fraction of the price we are paying at the stores. 

Report water leaks as soon as possible. Water is a scarce commodity and using it sparingly will benefit us financially, as 

well as the environment. 

Ensure that fridges and freezers seal properly when shut to prevent the loss of energy used for cooling the contents 

inside. 

Spillages of hazardous materials must be contained and reported ASAP to allow safe clean up. 

Safety representatives and safety officers should make talks about the environment the norm in the workplace, and 

should encourage Foskorites to come up with ideas to protect the environment. 

As Foskorites, we have a responsibility to protect the environment and be vociferous about it. If we want to make a change for a 

better tomorrow we have to start with ourselves and educate those in our lives. Education is essential when it comes to looking 

after our fragile environment and reducing our carbon footprint. 

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A tree is planted 

With the theme for this month’s Focus being the environment and 

World Environment Day being forests, Foskor’s tree planting 

initiative is even more symbolic. 

At a recent meeting between Foskor’s marketing and procurement, 

Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals (GSFC) and Sun 

International Group, a foundation was laid between the three 

companies when Mr Patel, Managing Director of GSFC, planted an 

indigenous fruit tree at our Richards Bay site. 

Front row L to R: G Skhosana (Foskor Vice President: Marketing & Sales), VS Sahney (Managing 

Director and Corporate President: Sun International Group), HV Patel (Managing Director: GSFC) 

and M Xulu (Foskor General Manager: Marketing & Sales). 

Back row L to R: SM Naik (Additional General Manager: GSFC), M Shah (Dy. General Manager: 

GSFC) and M Ahmed (General Manager: Sun International Group). 

Managing the environment to international standards – by Kgaugelo Shai 

Our national constitution states: “Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and to 

have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other 

measures.” 

Foskor believes that managing our environment goes way beyond simply complying with legislation. Managing and lessening 

the impact on the environment has much to do with being proactive, developing and continuously implementing and improving 

the environmental management systems, codes of practice, standard operating procedures and task descriptions that serve this 

crucial role from end-to-end. Another vital part of managing environmental issues is communication within the community at 

large and with local business through the Environmental Community Forum, which was held between the 18th and 20th of April 

within various local communities. 

Currently being implemented are environmental management systems (ISO-14001), which is externally accredited and 

monitored by Dekra to internationally recognised standards. It is within such environmental management systems that we flag 

our commitment to mitigate or eliminate possible environmental impacts, including: 

• Land and water pollution: Our onsite general waste disposal system is licensed in terms of the environmental 

conservation act. This system is used to correctly dispose of general waste, in addition to weekly monitoring of water quality, 

based on the 

conditions of our water use license. 

• Degradation of air quality: We contract the services of an environmental and health risk consultancy to perform monthly 

ambient air quality monitoring. 

• Monitoring of fauna and flora affected by Foskor related activities; and 

• Noise pollution from specific activities and equipment on site. 

These management systems allow tracking and reporting of our performance and indicate the overall impact we make on the 

environment. We are proud to say that we have already achieved a number of environmental objectives arising out of these 

environmental management systems, such as: 

• Zero discharge of polluted effluent from point sources; 

• Mitigated stack and fugitive dust emissions; 

• Reduced plant noise; 

• Reduction of water usage; 

• Development of effective waste recycling programmes in oil, steel and general waste, to name but a few; 

• Improvement of Foskorite environmental awareness training. 

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Foskorites celebrate World Environment Day 

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Facts about HIV/AIDS 

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• South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV in the world; 

• There are currently 5.7 million South Africans who are HIV positive, contributing 

17% to the world's population of people living with HIV; 

• Women and girls continue to bear the brunt of the epidemic; 

• Prevention and education are the only ways to stop the spread of the disease; 

• The infection rate of HIV/AIDS is still on the increase despite 

education and awareness campaigns; 

• Young women between the ages of 15 and 30 are most at risk of contracting the 

disease; 

• Results of testing are completely confidential. Your status is your secret; 

• HIV/AIDS does not discriminate between young, old, rich, poor, male or female. 

Being positive about HIV/AIDS 

The nation is set to begin its most ambitious HIV/AIDS testing campaign yet. The campaign aims to counsel and test 15 million 

South Africans between the ages of two and 65 for HIV by June 2011. Testing is not only offered on site, but also at any of the 

country’s 4,300 healthcare facilities and offered whether or not there are any symptoms or deviant behavioural patterns. 

Previously, testing was only carried out when someone showed symptoms of the disease or for a pregnant woman. It is important 

to remember that nobody can be forced to test, however they can be encouraged to test. 

Between 24 and 30 March, the Phalaborwa site implemented the programme with 816 Foskorites taking part and finding out their 

status. 

The HIV testing campaign was performed through external service provider, T&T Appointments. Sarah Luthuli, Vice-President 

Human Capital said: “We are currently co-ordinating with Employee Assistance Programme and T&T Appointments for new 

dates, to enable all Foskorites to participate in this programme.” 

The process for testing is simple and above all, confidential. Initial counselling is given along with a full explanation of the 

procedure relating to the test. Permission is then given by the individual for the test to take place. Results are given after a 

counselling process. Should there be a positive diagnosis, the counselling is ongoing. Foskorites who test positive are given the 

treatment benefits offered by Foskor. 

Our government are in complete support of this campaign and are ensuring the finances to cover this drive are in order. In the 

budget speech read by Minister Pravin Gordhan, the HIV/AIDS budget has increased by 33% over the previous year. If we look at 

the items the government has made increased allowances for, whether education, housing, water or electricity, 33% is the 

highest increment of any of the budgetary items. This in itself is alarming. 

“We cannot keep increasing the budget by 33%. We have got to cut the rate of infection. That’s where the issue of prevention 

comes in. If we keep on increasing by 33% we will reach a situation in South Africa where the whole budget will go to treatment of 

HIV/AIDS, and I don’t think any country can afford that. So our war of prevention is extraordinarily important,” said Dr Aaron 

Motsoaledi, Minister of Health at the launch of this initiative. 

A venture aimed at getting tomorrow's leaders tested today 

Foskorites, please remember that knowing your status is the first step in the prevention and further spread of this killer disease. 

There are only three ways of contracting HIV 

unprotected sex (sex without a condom); 

contact between your blood and infected blood or body fluids (blood transfusions, using a syringe needle that has been 

used by someone with HIV/AIDS; and 

mother to child transmission (pregnancy, birth, breast feeding) 

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Safety, health and environmental representative elected 

Congratulations to Samuel Mamabolo on being elected our full-time safety, health and environment representative for the next three 

years. 

Samuel won this accolade in a secret ballot taken by his fellow Foskorites, which was closely overseen by Foskor SHEQ and labour 

relations departments as well as a full-time union representative. Having met all the qualifying criteria, it is clear that Samuel is a 

widely trusted and well-liked Foskorite. 

His responsibilities will be as follows: 

• Advising and assisting representatives to perform well in 

their various functions; 

• Co-ordination of activities relating to health, safety and 

environment; 

• Assisting safety officials to train Foskorites and contractors 

in matters relating to health, safety and environment; and 

• Co-ordinate regular feedback sessions relating to 

achievements and concerns directly with SHEQ 

management and loss control. 

With a mammoth task before him, support from his fellow Foskorites will go a long way in maintaining the safe environment within the 

plant. 

Occupational Fraud: Overtime By Samesh Naidoo – Group Internal Audit Manager 

Did you know that claiming overtime by fabricating timekeeping is fraud, 

and a crime! 

We at Foskor are aware that poor controls and ineffective programmes 

to monitor employee timekeeping can be a big risk for overtime fraud. 

Attracted by the lure of extra cash or the accumulation of time off, 

employees may begin to “illegally” claim overtime with tactics such as: 

• Working excess overtime than they are legally entitled to; 

• Clocking in but not performing their duties and just loitering on site; 

• Planning to work overtime for a cash reward or for an extended holiday; 

• Engaging in schemes such as clocking other employee’s access cards; 

• Deliberately failing to clock out their own access card, then requesting that a supervisor rely on their inflated account of hours 

worked when the time is corrected by the supervisor on a later date; or 

• Making electronic modifications to previously documented time. 

Some employees deliberately exploit positions that require honesty, including accurate timekeeping for work performed without 

close supervision. Therefore Foskor must implement good systems to monitor employee practices. Compounding this is the fact that 

employees may be colluding with their supervisors to facilitate fraudulent overtime claims. Supervisors are placed in positions of 

trust and are expected by the company to act with honesty and integrity. 

It’s a fairly common occurrence during disciplinary or court cases that an employee’s dishonest timekeeping activities come to light. 

These fraudulent activities, if proven, could result in dismissal and or criminal conviction. 

What Foskor will do to curtail overtime fraud? 

We will take the initiative to anticipate, prevent and, if necessary, challenge overtime claims. It makes sense to take specific actions 

to safeguard Foskor against losses due to overtime claims caused by both negligence and intent. 

It’s also important that we conduct periodic management training, check timekeeping at regular intervals (daily, weekly, or per pay 

period), and build systems that encourage scrutiny and authentication. 

I am certain that when such steps are taken, and Foskor’s vigilance becomes obvious, word gets out. 

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Environmentally yours 

Foskor continually reinforces its commitment to the environment by participating in the bi-annual Phalaborwa 

Environmental Community Forum. The first meetings for this year were held over three consecutive days in April 

within the Phalaborwa, Lulekani and Namakgale communities. 

Our partner for this forum is the Palaborwa Mining Company. The core aim of the forum is to bring communities 

together to voice their concerns on the impact of local industry within their environment and where possible, find 

suitable resolutions. 

The forum is represented by community members within the greater Ba-Phalborwa area, outlying farmers and local 

business. 

For further information and details of the next forum contact Kgaugelo Shai on 015 789 2394 or 

kgaugelos@foskor.co.za. 

Peer Educators 

The peer educators from the Phalaborwa mining division after their last intensive training session held between 23 and 

31 March 2011. 

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Loading 190 tons in 180 seconds 

Keeping up with new technology is important to the 

delivery and timeline of the end product, so different 

ways to effectively do this are constantly evaluated. 

The arrival of the new Liebherr R9350 excavator in 

the south pit will ensure increased loading speed – 

when operated by an experienced operator, the 

excavator has the capacity of loading a 190 ton haul 

truck within a three minute period, opposed the five 

minutes it took previously. 

In the same way that people are measured for their 

vital statistics, this monster machine has some 

impressive stats of its own: 

Operating weight – 302,000 kilos 

Engine output – 1,120 kilowatts 

Backhoe bucket capacity – 18 cubic metres 

Forming part and parcel of the logistics when 

installing equipment of this magnitude was an 

intensive training course conducted by the Liebherr 

training department. The training was given over a 

six week period to ensure each operator became 

fully compliant while working the excavator to its 

maximum potential and taking all safety measures 

into account. 

Seven Foskorites in the Phalaborwa mining division 

were thrilled to accept their competency certificates 

after completing this gruelling training course to 

operate the new Liebherr R9350 excavator. 

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Front row: L to R: W Thomas (Liebherr facilitator) DM Sekhwela 

Back Row: L to R: PM Monyela, PW Khosa, A Mathebula, MK 

Ngwenya, G Magopane 

Congratulations to all of them!

South Africa and Finland converge 

Our mining division recently played host to representatives from Finland; Metso 

Minerals and Yara, whose Siilinjarvi mine production site is also in the business 

of beneficiation of igneous phosphate ore. The delegation observed the 

processes of our crushers and familiarised themselves with the similarities 

between the mines. Annecke Breytenbach, Senior Manager Production, 

enthusiastically took them on a plant tour of the various operational processes. 

Visits such as these present the standing and wealth of our knowledge to our 

international counterparts. These kind of technical visits add value to both 

parties and we look forward to welcoming the next delegation. 

Front row: L to R Adolf Delport (Senior Manager: SHEQ), Anton Nienaber (Project Executive), 

Johan de Jongh (Senior Manager: Mining) 

Middle row: L to R Johan Horn (Vice President: Mining Division), Annecke Breytenbach (Senior 

Manager: Production), Antti Sarolainen (Siilinjarvi mine, Finland) 

Back row: L to R Jukka Rasanen (Metso Minerals), Jarmo Aalitonen (Siilinjarvi mine, Finland) 

A successful stock take for the mining division 

The mining division recently carried out and completed its annual warehouse financial stock take and found everything to be in 

order. 

This mammoth task included counting stock of 13,700 commodities, and took a team of 21 people five days, working from 7am 

until midnight, to complete. While this process was being carried out, the warehouse was still in normal operation, so much 

planning and foresight was needed to ensure its smooth running. 

The team was led by Eric Mojela, who is grateful to Mr RMT Rammupudu, Divisional Procurement Manager, for the trust and 

support he gave. He also expressed his thanks to all at Foskor Phalaborwa for allowing the warehouse time to conduct the stock 

take. 

This was a real team effort with everyone having an important role to play: 

Eric Mojela (team leader) - informed end users and suppliers in advance of the process; assembled a team and allocated 

responsibilities; organised food and transport for the team due to the late hours they worked; compiled a stock take procedure 

(with the help from Johan Fraser, JDE system administrator); ensured all was in place as the counting process was monitored 

closely by the external auditors; printed count sheets in order for the counting to run smoothly; monitored all involved to ensure 

everyone was counting; solved any problems that arose. 

Nelson Mahlaule (count sheets controller) - ensured count sheets, pens, clipboards, markers and safety equipment were 

distributed to all counting teams. 

Masego Moiloa, Sunel Kilian and Philemon Mhlongo (control team) – entered every count on the system and updated the JDE 

system for the variance report to be printed. 

William Manyama and Alpheus Mangena (alternate 

members) - ensured Foskor didn’t stop due to the stock 

take. William issued stock for break down purposes and was 

responsible for accepting and receiving goods from courier 

companies and suppliers delivering on break downs. 

Alpheus delivered the received goods to end users. 

Reginald Monareng, Richard Mkansi, Patrick 

Netshiozwi, Wilson Ngobeni, Ntsakisi Maholobela, Isai 

Moroke, Sylvia Malatji (in absentia), Joel Chauke, Thabo 

Mashigwana, Max Malungane, Simon Langa, Robert 

Manyike and Elson Bvuma (counting team) – responsible 

for counting all commodities at the warehouse. Robert also 

had to transfer fuel to the mining tanks using Bowser and fill 

mobile equipment at the pit with fuel. 

Thomas Mhangwana - controlled access into and from the 

warehouse. 

Eric said of his team: “I would like to thank the above 

mentioned people for the effort they made to ensure the 

stock take was a success. They arrived at their respective 

homes late (sometimes after midnight) just to assist with the 

stocktaking.” 

Front Row L to R: Erick Mojela, Nelson Mahlaule, Masego Moiloa, Sunel Kilian, 

William Manyama 

Middle Row L to R: Reginald Morareng, Richards Mkansi, Patrick Netshiozwi, 

Wilson Ngobeni, Ntsakisi Maholobela 

Back Row L to R: Isai Moroke, Joel Chauke, Thabo Mashigwana, 

Max Malungane, Simon Langa, Elson Bvuma, Thomas Mhangwana 

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ESOP 

ESOP 

ESOP 

Kopano Foskor Employees Trust - what does it really mean for Foskorites? 

Foskor decided to reward all Foskorites employed as at 1 April 2009 with the opportunity to take part in the 

Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a result of our participation in the success of the organisation. 

Additionally, with Foskor’s very public commitment to transformation, empowerment and skills retention, 

the introduction of an ESOP seemed like the best way to recognise our contribution and to incentivise all of 

us to keep working hard and adding value to the organisation. 

To many of us, the idea of owning shares is very exciting but fraught with understandable concerns over 

complex legal and financial terminology and diagrams that resemble a large plate of noodles! There are 

very good and acceptable reasons for these complexities, but this article – together with the ESOP manual 

which you will shortly receive – provides a summary of what we all need to be aware of as Foskorites and 

hopefully an eventual equity partner in the company. 

FOSKORITE FACT: 

The ESOP trust owns 6% of Foskor on behalf of Foskorites 

The Trust 

Foskor has established the Kopano Foskor Employees Trust, which owns all of the shares of the ESOP. The 

Trust will house the shares until the ESOP comes to an end on 30 March 2018. All eligible Foskorites will be 

allocated units in the Trust. These units will have a direct relation to the share value and will attract a 

dividend to be paid out annually, assuming Foskor has made enough profit and subject to Board approval. 

A few rules regarding our units in the Trust: 

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• The number of units allocated to each eligible Foskorite will be based on our individual cost to the 

company as at 1 April 2009. 

• Foskorites who joined the company after 1 April 2009, but before the second anniversary of the initial 

allocation date (estimated at June 2013), will also be eligible for units. 

• Offer and Deed of Adherence letters will be circulated in June. These must be signed and handed to 

line management within 10 days. Failure to do so will mean you do not accept the Scheme Rules and 

as such you will lose the units allocated to you. 

• On 1 April 2012, eligible employees, employed at 1 April 2009, will own one third of their units that will 

remain theirs if they leave Foskor as good leavers. On 1 April 2013, Foskorites will own two thirds of 

the units allocated to them and by 1 April 2014, 100% of the allocated units will have vested. 

• A good leaver is someone who is not dismissed from the company while holding units. 

• For the first five years from allocation (from 1 June 2011 to 1 June 2016), we may not sell our units. 

• From 1 June 2016, we can start selling our units if we want to. If we don’t want to, we don’t have to. 

• The ESOP comes to an end on 30 March 2018. If we still have units remaining in the Trust, these will 

become direct shares in Foskor if the company has listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange 

(JSE) by then. If not, then we will receive a cash payment in exchange for our remaining units, which 

will be based on the market value at that time.


The IDC sold the shares to the ESOP at a 30% discounted price 

The Foskorite benefits 

All of these rules are obviously important to understand, but the main question in all of our minds surrounds 

the benefits to us as Foskorites. One of the most attractive elements of this ESOP is that it provides a solid 

platform for a win-win situation for both the company and for us, and here’s how: 

• The company achieves its goals of performance, skills retention, empowerment and transformation; 

• We as owners are incentivised to work harder so value is added to the company; 

• We get to benefit from secure employment and increased share value, not to mention a good reputation 

within the industry; and 

• Assuming all of the above is achieved, we as Foskorites earn a dividend on our shareholding. 

Investors usually buy shares in a company to earn an annual return, or dividend. If the company does well, a 

dividend is generally paid out annually, similar to earning interest on a sum of money invested with a bank. 

So as well as owning our units in the Trust, we will receive an annual dividend from Foskor if the company 

performs well enough financially. Our contribution to this financial success will be through our hard work, 

commitment and working together as a team. So how much can we expect? 

• A minimum dividend of R2 million will be paid to the ESOP after the first year, assuming Foskor has 

made enough profit. This amount will increase by an inflationary amount each year for the next seven 

years. 

• We will each be entitled to our share of this dividend based on the number of units we individually hold in 

the Trust. 

And we will still be able to sell our units after five years or hang on to them until the ESOP ends on 30 March 

2018. We can then either exchange them for Foskor shares or receive a cash payment at that time. 


Foskor secured the funding to purchase the shares on behalf of 

Foskorites from the IDC , no Foskorite has to pay cash for their shares 

The Kopano Foskor Employees Trust has been able buy the shares from Foskor at the discounted price by 

way of a loan from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Foskor obtained a R147 million loan on 

our behalf to make sure Foskorites did not have to pay cash for their shares. This loan will be repaid by the 

Trust using some of the annual dividends received from Foskor. If any of this loan is outstanding at 30 March 

2018 then sufficient Foskor shares will be sold to make sure the loan can be repaid. 

This is just another incentive to make sure we all work hard to increase the share value of Foskor so the loan 

to the IDC can be repaid as quickly as possible. 

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The trust has been structured to make sure you or your family will 

still benefit, even on retirement, retrenchment or death 

Retirement 

If you retire normally or on medical grounds, you will still receive your allocation and retain all your units 

subject to the Scheme Rules 

Dismissal for incapacitation 

If this happens you will retain only the units that have vested 

Retrenchment 

You will retain all your units, subject to the Scheme Rules 

Death 

If you die before your units have vested, your dependents will be paid out according to the fair market value 

of all your units within one year after your death 

Resignation 

If you resign after your units are allocated, you may only keep the units that have vested, subject to the 

Scheme Rules 

Dismissal 

In line with Foskor’s strict policies on fraud or non-performance, if you are dismissed either before or after 

the units have vested, you will forfeit all your units 


The ESOP will be managed by a board of trustees, and 

Foskorites get to choose half of the trustees 

The Trustees will look after the day-to-day running of the ESOP and four will be elected by Foskorites, with at 

least one from Richards Bay and one from Phalaborwa to make sure everyone has a chance to be fairly 

represented. Our elected Trustees will look after our interests so it is important that we choose wisely. The 

other four Trustees will be appointed by Foskor. 

New elections will take place every three years, so there are other opportunities to become involved as a 

Trustee in the second half of 2011 and again in 2014. Have a think about it, you can learn a lot and ensure 

that all of our viewpoints and interests are represented in this important forum. 

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If our units are exchanged for Foskor shares at the final date, we 

will have the opportunity to attend Foskor shareholder meetings 

Not only that, but we will also be a shareholder if the company is listed on the JSE at that time, and will be 

able to track the share price through the daily newspapers, making decisions on when to sell so that we get 

the best possible return on our investment. It may even incentivise some of us to start looking at shares in 

other companies and building a small share portfolio that could look after us well into our retirement! 

Foskor is very proud to launch this Employee Share Ownership Plan and hopes this article gives some basic 

insight into the technicalities and more importantly, the benefits to us all. The ESOP Manual that will come 

with the Offer letter gives more detailed information. You can also view the ESOP presentation on the 

intranet homepage if you scroll to the bottom. As soon as the Trust Deed and Scheme Rules become legally 

registered documents, these documents will also be posted on the intranet for everyone to read. If you have 

any further questions or are unsure on any aspect of the ESOP, please do ask either your local HR office or 

email karens@foskor.co.za or Foskor.enquiries@computershare.co.za. You will probably find that 

colleagues have similar questions. So do ask, and be informed. 

Knopano 

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Be the change 

Be the change 

Be the change 

Inspire us! 

‘Be the Change’ is an ongoing initiative and in early May, five change projects were launched in Phalaborwa and 

Richards Bay. The purpose of the launch was to select the ‘change’ teams, made up of between 8 to 12 people 

responsible for initiating and implementing change projects within Foskor. 

The teams are made up of Foskorites from different levels within the company, selected because they meet the 

following criteria: 

üGood at their job 

üInfluential amongst their peers 

üReliable 

üGood communicators 

Each change project has a sponsor who is there to provide support, approve budgets and give authorisation for ideas 

to be implemented. The projects and their sponsors are as follows: 

1) Leadership alignment Alfred Pitse 

2) Discipline and accountability Sarah Luthuli 

3) Eliminate red tape Similo Sibisi 

4) Communication Nathi Nkomzwayo 

5) Employee engagement Johan Horn 

Even if you are not part of one of these teams, you can still make a difference and have your say as we are inviting you 

to take part in a competition surrounding inspiring quotes – it is the power of an idea, expressed in a quote, which has 

inspired revolutions. 

By now, you hopefully will have seen the new artwork featuring motivational quotes in different places within the 

Phalaborwa and Richards Bay workplaces. This forms part of our culture change project. We are inviting you to stand 

up and make your mark on this historic process by coming up with your own original, inspirational saying. In this way 

you, like many before you, can be remembered. 

How you handle this opportunity is your choice. You can either forget about it and let it slip through your fingers like 

sand, or you can find a pen and a piece of paper and start thinking up your own quote. Go on make a difference… do it 

now! 

This is what you have to do in order to qualify: 

• Get a photo taken of you either on your own or with colleagues (you can use a cell phone or a camera) 

• Send the photo by email or MMS along with your name, and your quote to shanillac@foskor.co.za / 082 329-9894 

• A panel of judges will select the best quote and the winner will receive a Blackberry Curve. The competition will be 

repeated after the first prize has been awarded 

• The deadline for the first competition is 25 July 2011. 

If you have any questions, please contact: 

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Suzette Marnewick – 015 789-2167 / suzettem@foskor.co.za 

Maureen Genis – 035 902-3324 / maureeng@foskor.co.za 

Jeanine Arnold – 011 3470619 / jeaninea@foskor.co.za

Spreading the word 

The "Be the Change" initiative continues to evolve as 

Foskorites continually strive for excellence. During April 

the SHEQ team introduced a newsletter outlining the 

codes of practice within their mandate. This electronic 

newsletter, simply named COP, came about to enlighten 

new Foskorites on the various codes of practice to ensure 

they are aware of what is expected on a day-to-day basis. 

Its secondary purpose is to target long term Foskorites, to 

refresh their knowledge and reacquaint them with relevant 

codes and annexure. 

Ensuring the SHEQ message is filtered through to all is of 

paramount importance to the success of Foskorites and 

the company as a whole. Familiarising yourselves with the 

codes of practice will provide each Foskorite with a clear 

account of what behaviour is considered ‘ethical’, ‘correct’ 

and/or ‘right’ as well as the consequences of noncompliance. 

Furthermore, it outlines the principles, 

values, standards, and rules of behaviour that guide the 

decisions, as well as internal procedures and systems. 

This in turn will filter through and contribute to the welfare 

of Foskorites and key stakeholders. 

The first edition gave an in depth view on what a code of 

practice is all about with subsequent issues outlining 

topics of importance. The newsletter is readily available on 

the Foskor intranet under 

http://intranet.foskor.co.za/Operations/RockCopper/SHREQ/Procedures. 

This newsletter will be a regular communication tool 

available to every Foskorite. 

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Saving lives by being reflective 

After the tragic loss of a family member, colleague or friend in a road 

accident, ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ are natural questions to ask as we deal 

with the devastating loss of a promising life. It is also important to ask 

questions about how the same incident can be prevented in the future. 

Jacques Moller busy fitting collars 

In the Ba-Phalaborwa region, between Namakgale and Mica, many 

families have had to say goodbye to those they hold dear. Although 

some are due to collisions, scores of these incidents have occurred 

because of cattle wandering into the road after dark. 

The first person to recognise and act upon this problem was young 

Sebo Marobela, a Grade 12 pupil from Lepato High School in 

Namakgale. At a science expo, Sebo presented a project portraying the 

benefits of fitting reflective collars on cattle. 

Foskor immediately recognised the brilliance of this young student, and 

he was invited to present his project to Foskor. The concept and 

advantages of this initiative were then presented to both the tribal 

authorities and cattle owners of the Ba-Phalaborwa community who 

immediately embraced this innovative initiative. 

As this proposal fell well within Foskor’s corporate social investment 

mandate, it was rolled out speedily. To date, 1,000 cattle have been 

fitted with reflective collars, with the benefit of improving road safety, 

the collateral of cattle owners and most importantly, sparing lives of 

motorists. 

Collared cattle 

Mr SF Tshabalala assisted 

Jacques with the collaring 

Foskor assists in emergency sponsorship project for babies and children 

Compass – (community provision and social services) 

The Compass organisation cares for 127 babies and children that have 

been abused or abandoned, with the majority of them coming from 

impoverished and previously disadvantaged backgrounds. The 

children range in age from newborns to 15 years old. Compass does 

not receive any form of funding from the government and relies solely 

on corporate assistance. 

Foskor came to the aid of five children by sponsoring them for three 

months, so they can be fed, clothed, housed, educated and receive 

medical supplies for that period of time. 

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Foskor donates to local traditional dancing troupe 

When giving, Foskor is not always conventional and dares to 

do things differently. 

The skills of the Ngungunyani Traditional Dance group, whose 

skills are often utilised by the Bollonato Tourism Centre, were 

recognised by Foskor and a donation of two drums, sheep and 

impala skins, and black shorts for the dancers was made recently. 

Jeffrey Mkhansi, the head of the group, gave thanks for the items 

received and said, “Such a gesture is rare. We look forward to the 

group moving forward in terms of upholding tradition.” 

The dance group is in high demand for events in the Ba- 

Phalaborwa area and provides a quality service within the tourism 

industry. Assisting the group with these essential tools to perform 

to the highest professional standards is a benefit to the 

community, region and the dancers. 

A boost for the SPCA 

Going above and beyond the normal mandate of supporting the 

surrounding communities, man’s best friend (and his friends) was 

given a much needed boost with a donation from Foskor. 

The Ba-Phalaborwa SPCA cares for homeless, sick and abused 

animals within a 50km radius of the region. The proceeds of 

Foskor’s donation will help this SPCA to purchase precious 

medical resources such as de-worming pills, vaccinations, dog 

dip, pet food and cat litter. In addition, the donation will go towards 

funding preventative measures administered in the form of 

sterilisation and castrations, ensuring further unwanted animals 

are not brought into the world. 

As education forms part of the eradication of abuse of these 

animals, educational material has been developed and 

distributed. 

10 tips to animal happiness: 

1. Owning a pet is a full-time responsibility; 

2. Dogs should be walked regularly; 

3. Ensure your pets are regularly de-wormed and 

vaccinated annually; 

4. When planning a holiday, your pets wellbeing should 

always be taken into account; 

5. Never feed pets fatty leftovers or cooked bones; 

6. Always ensure there is sufficient food and water available 

when leaving your pet at home alone; 

7. Report animal cruelty immediately to your local police 

station or SPCA; 

8. Make sure your pet wears a collar with a name tag and 

contact information or get them electronically tagged; 

9. Give your dog something to do when it is home alone all 

day – a stuffed toy or a nice bone to chew on; 

10. Pets are often spooked by loud noises such as fireworks 

so keep them indoors at times when this may be an 

issue. 

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Awards 

Awards 

Awards 

Extra mile 

Going the extra mile can be defined in many ways, but 

commitment to finishing the task at hand and stepping up 

to the plate when times require it are prerequisites to 

receiving this accolade: The Focus Achiever’s Award. 

This prestigious award does not have a financial value 

but recognises those who show exceptional devotion, 

outstanding performance or enhance team morale. 

Wilson Mogane from the Mining Division: Road Pit 

Maintenance is a Foskorite who has displayed the 

necessary characteristics to earn him this recognition. 

He is committed to his work as a driver and will often put 

his leisure time aside to ensure that the job is done. 

Wilson is a shining example of our “Be the Change” 

initiative and this recognition is well-deserved. 

SHE rep of the month - April 

Hannes Gerbardt has 

been nominated as SHE 

rep of the month. He is 

r e c o g n i s e d f o r h i s 

dedication and always 

going the extra mile to 

prevent any incidents 

within the workplace by 

reporting on hazards both 

i n a n d o u t o f h i s 

d e s i g n a t e d a r e a o f 

responsibility. 

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Peer educator of the month 

Communicating the significance of a peer educator role is vital. Highlighting their commitment is yet another 

way of ensuring information is channelled through to Foskorites directly. 

Monthly recognition of these volunteers and the training they readily receive over and above their core 

function must be acknowledged. 

Silas Malongane from Phalaborwa was awarded Peer 

Educator of the Month for March 2011. He is always willing to 

volunteer his time to help his fellow Foskorites and received this 

accolade because: 

• He has proved his confidentiality when dealing 

with any medical condition, medical testing or 

treatment of any individual; 

• He briefed his peers on the correct handling of 

blood spillages; and 

• Advised his peers regarding universal 

precautions in the prevention of HIV infection. 

Foster Ndlozi, also from Phalaborwa, was nominated as a Peer 

Educator for the Month of April 2011 because he: 

• Briefed peers on the handling of blood spillages; 

and 

• Maintains confidentiality regarding any medical 

condition and medical treatment related to the 

health of an individual. 

Congratulations to both of them! 

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Profiles 

Profiles 

Profiles 

This segment profiles Foskorites from various sites and mandates within the group. These 

profiles will enable you to get to know your fellow Foskorites from a different perspective – their 

leisure time likes, dreams and goals, as well as what things motivate them on a daily basis. 

This month we profile Dr David Phaho who is Group Leader: Refinery Technologies 

Group - Sasol Technology, Research and Development Division. 

Great expectations 

His journey began in Atteridgeville in Pretoria where he grew up with his two 

brothers. His childhood dream was to become a lawyer, although he isn’t ruling 

this out as a future possibility. This Foskorite is not afraid of hard work and is 

relentless in the pursuit of excellence. He does this for his own satisfaction and 

not because he has to. Married to Esther for 16 years and father to a pigeon pair, 

we get inside the head of Dr Phaho. 

On a scale of 1 to 100, where are you in relation to your end goal? 

At about 45. I have under-achieved and have not quite lived up to the promise I once 

made to myself. 

What is it about your job that you most enjoy? 

Bringing together research, technology development and innovation to address 

legislative imperatives such as greenhouse gas reduction, while at the same time 

focusing on enhancing shareholder value in the company. 

How do you deal with confrontation? 

If the individual is bigger than me, a negotiated settlement is a safe 

and painless option! On a serious note, constructive engagement 

with the other party to find consensus is usually the right approach 

and one that I always try to start with. 

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What are the qualities you admire most in others? 

When someone has pride in the work that they do, irrespective of 

vocation. 

What motivates you? 

Knowing that there is always room to improve keeps me focused. 

What were your 2011 New Year’s resolutions? 

Sticking firmly with my passion, it was to whittle down my golf 

handicap to single digits – we all live in hope. 

I am proudly South African because in spite of the 

societal challenges, we are still a country pregnant 

with possibilities...... 

During his down time Dr Phaho enjoys reading, road running and 

playing an obscene amount of golf, an obsession that he blames firmly 

on his fellow Foskorites. He prides himself on being a good cook but 

usually does not share this information so as not to tar his macho image. 

“There are twenty four hours in a 

day and you can use all of them” 

Star sign 

Aries 

Are you a typical Arian 

Yes, I think I am headstrong in nature and very 

exact in all my professional and leisurely 

endeavours. 

Last book you read 

“You must set forth at Dawn” – the memoirs of 

Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka 

Best advice you ever received 

Unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall 

much be required. [Luke 12:48] 

Which icon, preferably still living, inspires 

you and why 

The great Muhammad Ali – for what he meant 

to boxing and for having the courage of his 

convictions when he refused to serve in the 

Vietnam War.

Biggest Loser 

With the support of her daughters Marinda and Yolande, Susan Strydom from HR Benefits is 

determined to succeed and shed a whopping 23 kilograms. With the fear of becoming a diabetic, she 

cut out a lot of her favourite foods such as lamb chops, sauces, rice, chocolate cakes and tarts from 

her daily diet. Although getting started was hard, she firmly believes her commitment and 

determination will ensure she reaps the rewards of becoming a healthier person. 

What is the defining difference in your new diet regime? 

A healthy eating programme that includes meat with no fat, vegetables and fruit. 

Describe your exercise regime. 

This was difficult as I last exercised in 2005. I am now committed to walking three times a week and 

spin twice a week. 

What have you found hardest about this challenge? 

Getting started and keeping away from my former sweet treat favourites. 

How do you deal with your diet when you go out to dinner at a restaurant or a social function? 

I order a small steak and salad. I also request no sauces or basting with the steak. 

What is the best compliment you have received since losing weight and who gave it to you? 

“Ouma jy het maer geword,” from my dearest granddaughter. 

What inspirational words do you have for other contestants? 

The benefit of losing weight is that you become more positive about everything in your life. 

What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time? 

Reading and walking. 

As a child this Foskorite dreamt of flying high. Although his career path took him on a different 

journey, flying high is definitely one of his favourite past times. This Aquarian enjoys his life 

with soul mate Elmarie, the only person in the world he would like to see himself stranded with 

on a desert island with. 

He is halfway to reaching his five year goal, which includes seeing the mining division produce 

three million tons per annum. After a brief sabbatical, he realised that he is a lifelong Foskorite 

and rejoined the company in 2005. 

“The day I rejoined my Foskor family was definitely my greatest day as a Foskorite,” says this 

mystery man. 

What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time? 

Flying and golf are what I enjoy most. 

What is your favourite meal and what do you most like to drink with it? 

I like nothing better than a braaivleis with mielies and pap washed down with a Coke Lite. 

How do you treat yourself when the opportunity presents itself? 

Flying to a lovely golfing destination and sharing some quality time with my wife. 

Favourite health snack 

Yoghurt or fruit 

Lunch box surprise 

A small yoghurt and a low-GI bread 

chicken, tomato and salad sandwich 

“Since joining the programme I feel better, a lot more mobile and no longer have aching joints” 

Guess who? 

What is the motto you live by? 

Never step on somebody on your way up the corporate ladder as you never know when you may need their support on your way 

down. 

Is there a living icon who inspires you and why? 

It would definitely have to be Sir Richard Branson. He has the guts to take calculated risks in business and life in general. 

What is your greatest life lesson to date? 

Do not act on emotional impulse. 

What is your favourite TV programme? 

I enjoy Grey’s Anatomy and CSI 

I am proudly South African because... 

I have been privileged to travel the world and South Africa remains the best country with the 

best people. 

“It will never be said that I did not give it my all” 

Last month’s 

Guess who? - 

Nis Hoosain 

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Woman at Mining 

Her birth certificate may state Matuma Margaret Masipa, but 

Margie is the name she prefers to go by. Margie began her 

colourful career as a teacher, and still carries some of that 

flair into her present job – her management style is that of 

participative management within her role of Divisional 

Human Resource Manager. 

Margie loves children. Not only is she mother to her perfect 

pigeon pair (22-year-old Tabudi and 14-year-old Khukhi), 

she has also adopted children from underprivileged 

backgrounds, assisting with their education, food, love, 

support and shelter. It is her hope that she will see these 

children reach their full potential in life. 

Who has most influenced your life, and what was their 

message? 

My late dad Phillip Makganthele Masipa taught me to 

welcome everyone into my life, irrespective of their 

background. He taught me the value of integrity, honesty, 

sharing and the rewards of hard work. Each day I live my life 

by these values. 

Which living person would you most like to meet and 

why? 

It would definitely have to be Nelson Mandela. I am truly 

inspired by his humanity and humbleness. 

Professionally, which person has inspired you the most and why? 

Dr Mamphele Ramphele – she is an inspiration as she did not allow her circumstances define who she is and managed to rise beyond 

expectation to achieve her goals. 

Star sign 

Aries 

Hope for the future 

That South Africa offers better opportunities to all its citizens irrespective of colour or creed 

Philosophy of life 

Make a difference in someone’s life 

Favourite South African company 

Accenture (management consulting company) 

Favourite international company 

Microsoft 

Favourite car 

A Mercedes Benz – for its comfort and stability 

Hobbies 

Gardening, cooking, listening to gospel, Rhythm and Blues, as well as poetry and athletics 

She values integrity, honesty, sharing and hard work...... 

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Woman at Manufacturing 

Being married to Liaquet for five years and being blessed 

with a beautiful, vibrant two-year-old daughter is only part of 

who Sumaya Khan is. Wearing a Foskorite hat for the past 

five years, she is a project and CI engineer within the 

Richards Bay technical services department. Being blessed 

with a busy, fulfilling home life and budding career, multitasking 

is second nature to Sumaya. This learned skill is 

handy in the various roles she plays – from process engineer 

to long and short term project management within the plant. 

In addition to this she performs a vital role in strategic projects 

ranging from product diversification to upgrading of the 

phosphoric and sulphuric acid plant facilities. She relishes 

the daily challenges in each aspect of her life as they make 

for an interesting and exciting time. 

Working in a man’s world is a challenge she welcomes. 

Sumaya enjoys proving sceptics wrong with her committed, 

hands-on and no-nonsense work ethic. 

Where do you see yourself in five years? 

Academically I would like to have finished an MBA. I want to 

be in a position in my career where I can utilise my 

experience, knowledge and skills to full capacity. I would like 

to make a difference in a strategic and sustainable way. I 

believe you never stop learning new things. I aim to always 

improve myself, no matter what stage of my life I am at. 

Have you got it all or do you do it all? 

I think I try to do it all, but I believe that God gives only what 

you can handle. As they say: “What doesn’t kill you makes 

you stronger.” The key is to work with enthusiasm, hope and 

insight. 

Is there an icon you aspire to be like, and why? 

There isn’t one specific person, rather an array of women 

who have moulded me into the woman I have become today. 

An academic icon I look up to is Marie Curie, the first person 

to win the Nobel Prize in both physics and chemistry. Her 

dedication to science truly inspires me to make a difference 

and empower myself and others. 

My mother is a person I really aspire to be like. She is an 

exemplary woman who taught me that life is what you make 

of it, with a firm belief that the world is like a mirror – it reflects 

back to you what you portray to others. 

What is your biggest wish? 

I have a few: For South Africa to be a safe and free society 

where negative elements are eliminated. To find a solution to 

global warming and for the world to live simpler and less 

complicated lives. 

Your message to all women at Foskor? 

If your mind can conceive it and your heart can believe it, then 

you can achieve it. There is nothing women cannot achieve 

when hard work and perseverance are the key ingredients. 

Women can do anything and be anything if they put in the 

effort and have the right foresight. 

Your message to all women at Foskor? 

If your mind can conceive it and your heart can believe it, then 

you can achieve it. There is nothing women cannot achieve 

when hard work and perseverance are the key ingredients. 

Women can do anything and be anything if they put in the 

effort and have the right foresight. 

Star sign 

Virgo. 

Are you typical of someone of that sign 

I believe what you are is what you want to be. A clipping from 

a newspaper or magazine cannot tell you otherwise. 

Last book you read 

“First, break all the rules” by Marcus Buckingham and Curt 

Coffman. 

Ideal evening 

Just relaxing and spending quality time with my family. 

Life Philosophy: 

“True wealth is not having a mansion filled with gold and silver 

but rather having children and grandchildren that are on the 

right path.” 

Work ethic: 

“Dependent people need others to get what they want. 

Independent people can get what they want by their own 

efforts. Interdependent people combine their own effort with 

the efforts of others to achieve great success. In the end you 

are not measured by how much you undertake but by how 

much you accomplish.” 

“Love, honesty, respect and compassion should be the main values we all live by.” 

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Malaria – know the facts 

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Malaria is a potentially fatal disease. The seriousness of the malaria is often underestimated – this is a disease that kills one 

million people a year, mostly women and children, a staggering 90% of whom are from Africa. While the majority of South Africa is 

malaria-free, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga province are affected areas. 

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that infects red blood cells, and is spread to humans by a bite from an infected female 

anopheles mosquito. Malaria is not contagious – you have to be bitten by a disease-carrying mosquito. 

In South Africa, malaria is mainly transmitted in the low altitude areas of the north eastern parts of the country. The map highlights 

the areas where the risk is most dangerous. Included in the risk areas are our surrounding communities in the Ba-Phalaborwa and 

Richards Bay regions. Richards Bay, however, is considered a low risk area. Fortunately, malaria is seasonal in South Africa, with 

the highest risk falling in our wet summer months between October and May. 

The incubation period for malaria is between 10 to 14 days after the bite. That said, in some cases the incubation has been as long 

as one year after exposure. 

Malaria can be lethal and early detection is vital. If you live in a malaria area or have visited one within the past year, irrespective of 

taking preventative drugs, and you display any of the symptoms listed below, seek immediate medical attention. An examination 

by your medical practitioner as well as a blood test will accurately diagnose malaria: 

Symptoms include: 

üFlu-like symptoms – runny nose, sore throat 

üBody stiffness 

üSudden onset of shivering and coldness 

üHeadache 

üSweating 

üTiredness 

üMuscle pain or tenderness 

üAbdominal pain 

üDiarrhoea 

üLoss of appetite 

üNausea and vomiting 

üCough 

Prevention is always better than cure, so educating and protecting yourself is advisable when visiting a malaria area. 

Get advice – Ideally, you should seek medical advice six to eight weeks before travelling to a malaria area. Pregnant women, 

children under the age of five and immune compromised patients should rather avoid going to high risk malaria areas if possible. 

Take precautions – If you do go to a malaria area, you should strongly consider taking a course of prophylactic drugs before, 

during and after your trip. Your medical practitioner will prescribe the correct medication, taking your medical history, age and 

weight into consideration. 

Be sensible - No medication is 100% effective so take all necessary measures to protect yourself. Try to remain indoors between 

dusk and dawn; wear insect repellent; cover doorways and windows with screens; crank up the ceiling fans and air conditioners – 

they can disrupt mosquito activity; spray inside of rooms with an insecticide. 

Malaria myths and facts 

There are many urban legends regarding the disease, how it spreads and how to cure it. Here are a few: 

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Gin and tonic will prevent me from contracting malaria as the tonic water contains quinine 

You would need to drink 67 litres per day to get protection, and if you did that, malaria would be the 

least of your worries! 

Mosquitoes rarely bite me so I don’t need to worry about precautions 

It only takes one bite by an infected mosquito to contract malaria. Rather be safe than sorry. 

If intending to travel to a malaria area in the dry season, there is no need for precautions 

Although many countries such as ours have wet and dry seasons, mosquito activity is increasing in the 

wet season, and may still be active in the dry season. 

There is no point in taking anti-malarials as they are not 100% effective 

Anti-malarials are 90 to 100% effective when taken as recommended. Combining this with good bite 

prevention goes a long way to preventing malaria. 

The side effects of the anti-malarials are worse than malaria itself 

Malaria can result in hospitalisation and can be fatal. A healthcare professional can help select the 

right type of anti-malarial specifically for you. 

Garlic, vitamin B and ultrasound devices protect against malaria 

There is no evidence to support that use of these act as protection from mosquito bites. 

Staying in four or five star hotels will stop me from contracting malaria 

Malaria is the result of a mosquito bite and mosquitoes do not discriminate according to your 

accommodation. 

There is no need to take precautions if travelling to an infected area for only a couple of days 

A bite can happen in an instant. A visit of any period of time is enough to warrant a trip and prophylaxis 

advice from a healthcare professional. 

For any Foskorites concerned about malaria prevention or worried that they may have malaria, we encourage 

you to go to your local pharmacy for tests and vaccinations. 

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Sport 

Sport 

Sport 

Another F21 half marathon 

completed in Richards Bay 

On Saturday 30 April, not even overcast weather could quench the determination and 

enthusiasm of the athletes and supporters who had gathered to take part in the F21 half 

marathon in Richards Bay. The athletics calendar saw this year’s event scheduled 

between a long weekend and one week after the Two Oceans Marathon. The athletes 

were not deterred by this as they were there to run to their full potential, with spectators 

there to cheer and motivate them through the gruelling route and over the finish line. 

The roll-out of events started with the interdepartmental relay where team spirit was the 

order of the day. Each team consisted of seven members who, between them, ran or 

walked a combined 21km. Our team from Phalaborwa were welcomed with open arms. 

Team Fantastic Four (sulphuric acid) and Granny (granulation plant) represented 

Richards Bay. The participating Foskorites did us proud. Well done to everybody, 

especially the winning team, Fantastic Four. Members of this team included Gert Lubbe, 

Oli Chandran, Nis Hoosain and Nkanyiso Nala. 

As this was a day for everyone, there were plenty of activities to entertain the little ones 

including decorating cupcakes, arts and crafts fun and jumping castles. Local 

entrepreneurs got the opportunity to showcase their offerings and were phenomenally 

supported. The entertainment slot was filled by various performers, including Lindy 

Rossouw, daughter of Hannetjie Rossouw, who definitely set the mood and wooed the 

crowd. 

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SPORT 

The 5km race started with a bang with Keith, the MC for the day, motivating a quick but 

strategised start. Each runner was encouraged to get going and achieve their best 

individual times. Although the route is demanding, it is scenic and this helps athletes 

through their difficult patches. As athletes passed through each of the waterholes they 

were further motivated and encouraged to keep going by the cheering attendants. 

Without this often unrecognised yet vital function, many runners would not see the finish 

line. As always, there was a waterhole chosen as the most motivating and fun. This 

year’s winner was SGB Scaffolding. Well done to them! 

Many athletes for all race distances crossed the finish line making great times. In the F5 

run (5km), the first person to cross the line was Mcebis Mbatha with a time of 00:20:01. In 

the walk Foskor’s very own Nonhlanhla Gumbi completed the race in 00:32:00, just one 

second faster than Nathi Nkomzwayo. Completing the 10km race in first place in the 

male category was Sifuninkosi Ngqoyingile in a time of 00:32:56, and with the ladies not 

wanting to be outdone, Nomcebo Mthethwa crossed the line in a time of 00:43:46 – 

congratulations to both of them for a well-run race. The 21km race saw Wirimai Juwawo 

be the first man to cross the line with a time of 01:03:44 and Rene Kalmer finishing in 

01:15:24 for the ladies. These races can only be finished in these kinds of times through 

dedication and a gruelling training regime. Each athlete is worthy of a gold medal for their 

effort.

The organisation of such an event is a mammoth task, 

with preparations starting months beforehand. An 

organising committee takes the responsibility of project 

managing the event from start to finish, with many 

obstacles encountered and many hours of dedication 

put in. This year’s committee took up the challenge and 

succeeded with a brilliant and well-run event. 

It is also imperative to make mention of the crew on the 

day and their families who all joined in to ensure the 

event’s smooth running. To the medical teams that were 

on hand to ensure the wellbeing of all who attended, a 

sincere note of thanks is given. Nathi Nkomzwayo was 

very impressed with the way the day turned out and said, 

“Thank you to the organising committee and everyone 

who helped on this day. The F21 was again like every 

other year; very successful. We did however experience 

a few hiccups with the timekeeping but overall it all went 

well. The committee has assured us that next year will 

be bigger and better!” 

A final word of thanks goes to our partner Odfjell, without 

whom we would not have been able to successfully 

complete the third Richards Bay F21 marathon. Mpho 

Chaka from Odfjell commented, “A great time was had 

by all from the Odfjell team, especially those of us who 

took part in the races. Many thanks, for all your efforts 

and hard work in putting together the event, which was 

yet again a success. It is always encouraging to see the 

number of athletes participating on the day and the 

impact the race has on the broader community. We are 

proud to be a part of the event and look forward to the 

next one.” 

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ENTRANT’S 

DETAILS 

PRE-ENTRIES CLOSING DATE 

08 JULY 2011 

T-SHIRT FOR FIRST 750 F21 PRE-ENTRANTS 

Venue : Foskor Community Centre 

in Namakgale, Phalaborwa 

Race Day : 23 July 2011 

Time : 13h30 Walkers 

14h30 Runners 

To avoid disappointment please complete this entry form carefully and accurately. 

Category - Half Marathon Open Age 16-19 Age 40-49 Age 50-59 Age 60 + 

Surname 

Name 

ID No 

Age on day of Race 

Nationality 

Date of Birth Y Y Y Y M M D D Gender M F 

Postal Address 

Town 

Code 

Province 

Tel(w) 

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2011 

Licence No 

Please indicate whether you are a Walker Runner 

T-shirt S M L XL XXL 

The entry form must be accompanied with a copy of your ID Document/Passport, and proof of payment 

INDEMNITY: I hereby release and discharge the organisers of the Foskor Marathon, volunteer 

groups, medical personnel, ASA, Limpopo Athletics and all local authorities, from any loss or 

damage, however caused, arising from my participation in the event, including pre-race and 

post-race activities. The waiver applies to my executors, heirs, administrators, assigns and 

myself. I agree to abide by the rules of ASA and Limpopo Athletics. 

Signature: _____________________________ 

Date: ____________ 

Parent/Guardian (if under 18 years) _________________________________ 

ENTRY FEES 

Pre-entries R35.00 

Late Entries R45.00 

Temporary Licence R25.00 

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 

Entry Form 

Copy of ID Document / Passport 

Proof of Payment 

cut along here

OLD MUTUAL TWO OCEANS MARATHON RESULTSRESULTS :56 Km 

Position Name & Surname Category Time 

195 Khashane MalaTJI Senior M 03:57:58 

533 Charles Mavutana Veteran M 04:29:36 

634 Mpho Tshikelele Senior M 04:35:03 

1288 Celebrate Mathebula Senior M 04:58:35 

1680 Elleck Mkhonto Senior M 05:13:38 

1706 Victor Pilusa 

Senior M 05:14:20 

1740 Paipai Malatji Master M 05:15:30 

2994 Edward Mahlo Master M 05:43:12 

3347 Patick Mashimbye Veteran M 05:48:57 

4421 Doris Mabilu 

Senior L 06:03:35 

4639 Reginald Monareng Master M 06:09:26 

5890 Khashane MalaTJI Master M 06:35:45 

Total numbers finished: +- 9100 runners 

OLD MUTUAL HALF MARATHON RESULTS : 21.1 Km. 

Position Name & Surname 

Time 

7635 Jane Mloto 

02:30:40 

Medal 

Silver 

Sansbury 

Sansbury 

Sansbury 

Bronze 

Bronze 

Bronze 

Bronze 

Bronze 

Blue 

Blue 

Blue 

Medal 

Bronze 

RESULTS 

Total finished + 11,000 runners. 

Well done to the Foskor Callies for their 1-0 defeat over 

Selwane Sundowns. This result positions them 7th in 

the Mopani SAB regional league. Keep it up guys. 

Callies 

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Bits & pieces 

Bits & pieces 

Bits & pieces 

Educating the career consultants 

On 17 May, Foskor were visited by the ladies from Professional 

Career Consultants (PCC), who often assists us with new 

recruits. They came to our Phalaborwa site to see firsthand 

exactly what goes on here so they will be better equipped to 

match the right person to the right job. 

Welcome to our new Foskorites - April 

The passing of a Foskorite 

Foskorites in Phalaborwa gathered to say 

their goodbyes to Johannes Mathews 

Monyela at his funeral on 14 May. 

Foskor host s student s from Venda 

Foskor were pleas ed to provid e a learning opportunit y t o 19 

student s and two educator s from t he Univers ity of Ven da in 

May . The visito rs, geology student s who h ad come t o s ee th 

eir 

studie s be ing pu t int o practic e, were delighte d with the 

experience the y rec eived. 

Johannes, who worked on the mining 

load and haul day shift, was a much 

valued member of the Foskorite team, 

having been with us from May 1977 up 

until his passing in May 2011. Our sincere 

condolences go out to his family, friends 

and colleagues. 

In memoriam 

There was much sadness in Phalaborwa 

on 21 May when Foskorites attended the 

funeral of Sewetje Judas Kgatle. 

Sewetje will be missed by family, friends 

and colleagues from Production B-shift, 

Milling where he had worked since 

November 1979. 

Congratulat ions 

to Mandla Dube, Superviso r: Sulphuric, 

who recently g raduated at Unisa Durban 

with a BCom degree in Industrial 

Psychology. 

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Mother’s secret story – as printed in the Zululand Observer 

A demanding career, part-time studies, teaching dance and keeping the home 

running smoothly is all in a day’s a work for Richards Bay mother Mahendri 

Krishanduth. While holding down a full-time position as Process Engineer at a local 

corporate, Krishanduth dedicates much to her family, studies and incorporates 

teaching the ancient art of Bharathanatyam to young women in the community. The 

dynamic mother of two is not fazed by the challenges of a demanding lifestyle and 

easily portrays an image of a calm, humble and collected woman. This she attributes to 

her spirituality and strong belief in the fact that she is never alone when facing 

challenges. “I believe I am a survivor and nothing and no one will ever deter me in 

achieving my goals in life because lord Shiva is always by my side to guide and protect 

me. It is through my dancing that I have come to this realisation, as Bharathanatyam 

is a form of worship of the divine. It helps me keep it all together,” she said. 

Family 

This is the epicentre of Krishanduth’s life and includes a loving husband and two 

adorable children, Prashanth and Joshika. And she has her day cut out for her from 

4:30am to 10pm. It begins with morning devotion, getting everyone ready, a full day 

of work and heading back home to get supper ready, rushing through the housework, 

homework and at least two hours of studies toward her masters degree in technology 

management. 

Dance 

The Natyamani Mahendri Bharathanatyam 

academy was started in January 2000 as a 

result of the passion she has for the ancient art 

of Bharathanatyam. “In keeping Indian 

culture and heritage alive my dance academy 

is also a vehicle to teach an art form, and 

educate young people (and old) about our 

beautiful Indian heritage. I have also found that 

teaching the art form instils discipline of the 

mind and soul and is spiritually uplifting for 

both myself and the students. If I want to 

escape the world, then I turn to my dancing.” 

The students have performed at most major 

and minor community events and meet every 

Friday for classes. 

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Staff Movements 

Richards Bay 

Description 

DEATH 

Operator Rock Feed 

PERMANENT DIASBILITY 

O/S Plant Process Operator 

DISMISSALS 

Assistant Electrical 

O/S SHREQ Trainee 

Richards Bay 

Name 

Mhlongo VM 

Shandu JE 

Nxele ZNM 

Khanyile NN 

Department 

Phosphoric Acid Plant 

Granulation Plan 

Maintenance & Engineering 

SHREQ 

Baby joy 

Two Foskorite mums are pleased to have a weight 

lifted, not from their shoulders, but from their 

stomachs, with the safe arrival of their baby boys. 

Nontobeko Myeni from Technical Services Richards 

Bay received her special delivery, Neliswa Caleb on 

19 April, and Elisa Mkhize from Midrand Finance, 

welcomed little Mcebo Rorishang into the world on 5 

May. 

We wish you both much happiness with your little 

bundles of joy. 

INTERNAL MOVEMENTS 

From Section Process 

Operator To Plant Process 

Operator 

NEW ENGAGEMENTS 

Secretary/ Receptionist 

Official Buyer 

Lab Assistant 

Mthethwa BM 

Zikalala SP 

Shandu KE 

Mqadi TS 

Phosphoric Acid Plant 

Human Resources Dept 

Procurement & Warehousing 

Technical Services 

Phalaborwa 

Description 

TERMINATIONS 

Mining 

Technical Support Services 

Mining 

Extension 8 and Tailings 

Production 

Mining 

Human Resources 

Production 

Name 

Adam R 

Chawane BR 

Maepa KJ 

Makole MP 

MeiringKE 

Nchabeleng TH 

Ngobeni R 

Siwela MJ 

Department 

Geologist Mining 

Artisan Carpenter 

Superintendent Mine Services 

Artisan Electrical 

Clerk Planner 

Artisan Electrical 

Learner Mining 

C O Mills 

Baby Mcebo 

In addition to the proud mummies we have here, we 

also have a proud grandmother. Maureen Genis is 

over the moon after hearing the news that she now 

has another grandchild - little Kirsten Mackenzie 

Allen was born at a very healthy 4.1kgs on 23 May. 

NEW ENGAGEMENTS 

Technical Trainer 

Worker Pumps 

Worker Sampler 

Attendant Filters+ 

Bushpumps 

Driver Haul Truck 

MadibaDC 

Manyike G 

Mnisi MS 

Monyela IS 

Ngobeni R 

Human Resources 

Production 

Production 

Production 

Mining 

Sen d y our news 

to the Editor! 

Baby Kirsten 

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Communication corner 

Communication 

Communication 

corner 

corner 

F21 feedback 

As pa rt of the “Be the Chan ge” initiative, and in keeping wi th the new and improved Focu s , we would li 

ke 

to keep all things Foskor-related transparent. As suc h we will be including bo th positiv e and negative 

feedback in the publicatio n. The recent F21 was a big success, bu t in order to improve on any event, w e 

ne ed to be aware of where things didn’t go quite to p lan to ensur e that the next time round things are 

bigger and better. These are th e comments we received regar ding the Richards Bay F21: 

1. “There shoul d be a programm e f or the day to sho w all activities an d their 

times .” 

2 . “The prize -giving should sta rt immediately or at a reasonab le tim e after the 

race cut of f. The main winners were not avail able f or photos because of the 

delay.” 

3 . “Please look at the possibility of changing the cour se fro m a three lap route to 

a one lap course route.” 

4. “The three laps route, caused confusio n (mixed between 10 & 21. 1km).” 

5. “The first four km s were not measured correctly – too long.” 

6. “People manning wat er points should b e well trained as they were crossing the 

runner’s paths.” 

7. “ A review of the prizes for the under-1 5 category needs t o be don e. It 

appeared o n the entry form s of th e 30/ 04/2011 that th ere wou 

ld be prizes but 

non e were give n.” 

8. “The prizes an d medal s should be ready befor e cut-of f time .” 

9. “The finishing and prize givin g areas were well organised.” 

10. “The afternoo n tim e f or the rac e is excellent, please keep it ther e.” 

11 . “The relay wa s good , onl y a shortage o f participating te ams .” 

12. “ P lease allow the co-sponsor to handove r som e of the prizes.” 

13. “The medals were ve ry nice.” 

“ I foun d it sad , beca use it was mostl y dominated by outsider s to capture t he 

registratio n – Foskor helpers wer e ther e bu t n ot given the opportunit y. So me o f t he 

committe e member s wer e no t giv en their shirt s because communicati on of thei 

r 

attendance wa s no t rece ived . Some Fosko r worker s visit ed wit h the ir familie s bu t had 

t o go t o town to purchase co ol drink s an d fo od . There ar e t oo man y committ 

ee 

member s as well some o f them be ing showstopper s and no t there to help. I t wa s 

disappoint ing th at ther e wa s a poo r managemen t turnou t . The person tha t hand s ou t 

shir ts should neve r do tha t j ob ag ain ; rathe r give it to someon e faithf ul ”. 

- Anonymou 

s 

The registration was specifically al located to c ommittee member s as thi s was a 

crucia l function where no mistake s coul d be tolerated. These committee members 

went for traini ng on the registratio n progra m and decid ed by themselves that they 

would rather act a s back up and le ave the risk with the Sports Club, bein g the owner o f 

the registration progra m. A portfolio chart is available. 

All communication was addresse d i n th e form of weekly meeting s but because of 

poo r attendance, members may have misse d the important notice s. Attendan 

ce 

record s ar e availabl e. It was felt that committe e members wh o did not contribute to 

the event, does not deserve shi rts. 

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Food was available all ove r. We ended up giving foo d aw ay to athle tes because of 

poo r attendanc e of Fosko r employees. 

It is agre ed that there are too many committee member s an d tha t is wh y w e shoul d 

elimina te these sho wstoppers or “t-shirt collectors”. 

It i s also agreed th at the poor manageme nt turn-out wa s disappointin g , but this may 

have been be cause of long-weekend obligations. 

Dear Sli, 

I have been reading your columns in the Focus magazine. T his was the second column I have read. I would lik e 

to let you know that I am a great fan, and your columns are very inspiring. Keep on showering us with those 

inspirational colum ns, God knows w e all nee d them in our life. 

I particularly liked the paragraph that talked about taking informed decisions and re-visiting your goals 

regularly. I will be sure to use these wise wor ds in my life. 

Looking forward to your next column! 

Yours truly, 

Nathi Nkomzwayo ( No. 1 Fan) 

D ear Mr Nkomzwayo 

Thank you ver y much for the acknowledgement. I’m happy to hear you are enjoying my articles. I am gr ateful 

for the platform to do one of th e things I love very much, which is to wri te. 

Kind Regards 

Sli Mchunu 

Dear Marius, 

Pl ease accept my apologies for the delay in getti ng this letter of thanks to you. 

I am sure that you understand the huge impact that was m ade on the Afghan students as a result of the study 

tour to South Africa. The reality is it was the single most important aspect of their training. We see an amazing 

c hange in their understanding and attitude. 

Greetings fr om the Deputy Mini ster, Vaughan, Jo and the students. 

Kind regards, 

Ji m Skinner 

Team Leader, Inspectorate Training, Kabul 

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Puzzles 

Puzzles 

Puzzles 

Foskorites, take some time out and try your hand at the 

crossword. Most clues can be found within the Focus and 

some will tickle your brain. Once completed, send your 

a n s w e r s b y f a x t o 0 1 1 3 4 7 0 6 1 8 o r e m a i l 

jeaninea@foskor.co.za with your completed crosswords 

before the close of business on Friday, July 1st. There will be 

a lucky draw of correct entries and a winner will be selected 

each month. The winner will be awarded the title ‘Reader of 

the Month’ and receive a prize for their efforts. 

W N O I T A T S E R O F E D P 

I E R T O D E R E G N A D N E 

L N E S S V R Y U N I T N E R 

D V C O N S E R V A T I O N U 

L I R E N Z A R G T Q M I O T 

I R E S N O B N T U U P T X A 

F O R E S T I E E R N A U A N 

E N M E S E O T N E A C L R R 

S M I S W J M L A W T T L K E 

R E D U C E A L L D M I O E H 

X N B E R S S O P R A S P D T 

C T L R Y T S D L O P R Y X O 

A W A R E N E S S I L G G F M 

B I N E G Y X O E L C Y C E R 

H O S S E C O S Y S T E M N D 

Our reader of the 

month is 

Abigail Modika 

(Phalaborwa) 

Your prize will be 

sent to you 

shortly. 

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Forest 

Deforestation 

Degradation 

Recycle 

Mother nature 

Conservation 

Nature 

Oxygen 

Biomass 

Impact 

Pollution 

Awareness 

Reduce 

Wildlife 

Dekra 

Ecosystem 

Reuse 

Endangered 

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The theme of this month's Focus 

One of the things this month's Biggest Loser does in her leisure time 

It follows one and is often referred to as a double 

What were fitted with reflective collars for a CSI initiative? 

The opposite of happy 

The supplier of the new excavator in Phalaborwa 

A resource that forests provide 

Malaria affects which colour blood cells? 

The name of the ESOP mascot 

Focus is printed on it 

Surname of the Driver of the Month 

One of the skins given to traditional dancers as part of a CSI initiative 

The second largest city in Brazil is ... De Janerio 

A distinctive period in history 

The abbreviation for environmental management systems 

The theme for this year's World Environment Day 

One of the things the funds donated to the SPCA will be used for 

From which country did visiting Yara come from? 

A long, slim semi-aquatic mammal 

This month's peer educators advised colleagues on the correct 

handling of … spillages 

Your brother or sister's son 

Something you do when shooting a target 

If you want to win the F21 you should do this 

The incubation period for malaria can be as long as one... 

The numerical digits for the age Foskor will reach in August 

Foskor’s view on safety is 100% … 

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Gucci 

Pi 

Flagship 

Horn 

Animal 

Moon 

Goa 

Even 

End 

Scrubber 

Zirconia 

Slim 

Yell 

Change 

Down 

MONTH’S ANSW 

Phishing 

Government 

Village 

Learners 

Sam 

Total 

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Bosele 

Ramsar 

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“As soon as you see a mistake 

and don’t fix it, 

it becomes your mistake.” 

MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR FOSKOR 

JUNE 2011 VOLUME 2 NO 4

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