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EASIER LIVING AHEAD FOR BRONWYNN

Easier living is ahead for Bronwynn Appleby as she enthusiastically describes her plans to for saving — and spending — her Envision windfall. Bronwynn originally came under the Kumba umbrella as a facilities management contractor a few years ago.

“When my contract came to an end, I felt that I just didn’t want to leave this company,” she says. “I’d never come across anything like it — a company that really cares about the personal safety of everyone it employs and that makes working life so comfortable and pleasant for its staff.”

Bronwynn enrolled on some commercial courses, applied for a position at Kumba and was appointed as Martin’s PA two years ago.

“The Envision pay-out has just been the cherry on the top for me. The first thing I’m going to do is squash some debt, including against what I owe on my car and invest some funds for a rainy day — and then travel is next on the agenda! I’m planning to take a lovely family holiday in December and in 2012 we’re going on a cruise.

“I’m also planning to further my studies to advance my career. As you can tell, these funds are giving my family the opportunity to do some things we weren’t able to do before!

“With Christmas just around the corner, I’m also going to do some shopping and spoil my loved ones a little bit more this year. I support a local home for the aged and will be giving them a something extra this time as well. I believe in spreading the cheer!”

Brownynn is a keen gardener and has had her eye on a beautiful wrought-iron gazebo for some time.

“With my birthday coming up in January, that gazebo will soon be in my garden, as I plan the most special birthday celebration ever,” she says. “I don’t normally make a fuss when my birthday comes around, but this time I’m going to pull out all the stops and go big with all the trimmings.”

Bronwynn conveys her heartfelt thanks to Kumba for their generosity in engineering an employee share option scheme of this nature that is making such a significant difference in the lives of many employees.

“Thank you to everyone who worked so tirelessly on the scheme and for providing us with the ‘financial fitness’ training sessions, which emphasised the importance of careful financial planning,” she says.

Elias Makinta | Operator

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VIVA THABAZIMBI! VIVA KUMBA!

Elias Makinta says he joined Kumba in 1983 hoping to make a better life for his wife and children. He started out as a general worker at the Thabazimbi plant and later worked underground on the drilling machines, before taking on his present role as an operator.

“The Envision pay-out came as a very big surprise,” says Elias. “I had heard rumours that something was coming our way, but it was actually quite a shock to find out exactly how much it was going to be. I never dreamed that something like this could be possible and I don’t have enough words to say how grateful I am.

“We’ve been renting a house, so now I hope to be able to buy a house for the family. After that we will have to sit down and really give some serious thought to what we should do with the rest of the money. I want to take my time before I make these important decisions.

“I can say that it’s going to change our lives. I will never have to live in a rented house again — never have to worry anymore that someone will tell us that we have to move out. The company has also given us a wonderful opportunity to educate our children properly.

“I thank God for Kumba and ask Him to give this company a long life. You don’t hear of other companies giving their employees this kind of money. I’m very lucky to be working here. Viva Thabazimbi! Viva Kumba!”