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A thorough investigation will be undertaken by management, the Department of Mineral Resources
(DMR) and other stakeholders, as per regulatory convention, to determine the cause of the incident and
we will ensure that any remedial actions that may result from the investigation will be implemented in
order to prevent similar incidents in future.
A memorial service has been scheduled for Wednesday, 20 June 2018 at 14:00, followed by a day of
safety on Thursday, 21 June 2018. Operations at Ikamva mine will only resume once all work places at
Ikamva Mine have been audited to ensure there are no substandard conditions.
Condolences
The Board and management of Sibanye-Stillwater once again wish to extend their sincere condolences
to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased employees and all others impacted by this
tragic event.
The families of all five deceased employees have been receiving necessary support and counselling,
and Sibanye-Stillwater will continue to support the families of the deceased colleagues financially and
emotionally, with counselling, housing, education support and other benefits provided to assist them.
Employee’s right to a safe work environment is non-negotiable
Sibanye-Stillwater does not condone anyone being forced to work if it is unsafe or employees being
disciplined if they exercise their right to withdraw when conditions are not safe. We support and promote
adherence to Section 23 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, and have numerous safety programmes
which inform employees, supervisors and managers about the right to withdraw from an unsafe work
place and how to apply Section 23 responsibly. We have also instituted a programme to promote the
behaviour change required so that the right to withdraw becomes an integral part of our workplace
culture.
There is a formal grievance procedure and an anonymous tip-offs system in place that any employee
can use if they are given an unlawful instruction or are victimised. Any supervisor who has been found to
force workers to work in unsafe conditions is liable to disciplinary action.
We would like to encourage employees and stakeholders to provide us with more information, should
they be aware of any intimidation which prevents employees from exercising their right in terms of Section
23. During the Masakhane and Ikamva safety incidents, allegations were made that employees were
forced to work in unsafe conditions, although no evidence or tip-off has been provided to substantiate
this.
Our commitment to improved safety
It is necessary for all stakeholders to work together, to support and enable the achievement of zero harm
in the workplace. As such Sibanye-Stillwater first called for a safety summit in February 2018 to further
improve on safety performance and enhance the behavioural intervention that had been launched. A
safety summit was held with all key mining stakeholders on 25 May 2018, and we are optimistic that this
will be the start of working towards a common goal of reducing work related fatal accidents and injuries
in the mining industry. The joint safety pledge demonstrates shared commitment to a collaborative
approach, with further inclusive summits planned to secure greater definition around implementation
modalities. For more information refer to www.sibanyestillwater.com/investors/news/company-
announcements/2018 for the release issued on 4 June 2018.
To support the quest for improved safety, we are funding an independent study being conducted by a
leading visiting academic at the University of the Witwatersrand with the aim of developing practical
recommendations for enhancing risk management effectiveness at our operations. This work, which
forms part of a wider study on the origins and impact of the MHSA, will be performed through the Centre
for Sustainability in Mining and Industry. We are also pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Kobus
de Jager as Corporate Head of Safety with a primary remit to review and enhance the company’s safety
management. Dr de Jager, who holds a visiting adjunct professorship at the University of the
Witwatersrand, has over 40 years’ experience in mine safety with academic and practical credentials in