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FATIGUE IS TOP SAFETY ISSUE FOR TRUCK DRIVERS ON SA ROADS “Drivers are meant to get the same breaks as any other employee. However, many of them work on a commission basis, which means they tend to push themselves to fit in additional hours. This is a catch-22 situation as the overtime can result in driver fatigue,” cautions Maré.

“Driver fatigue is one of the greatest challenges faced by South Africa's truck drivers. This is why we are so adamant that our drivers take regular breaks and get the necessary rest when they are on long trips,” says Arnoux Maré, CEO of Innovative Solutions Group TM and Managing Director of subsidiary, Innovative Stafﬁng Solutions, which outsources its 7,500 full time employees to clients in the transport. mining, industrial and security industries.

He explains that Innovative Stafﬁng Solutions clients all have control rooms with controllers, who each oversee about 40 trucks and their drivers. “Their role is to conﬁrm routes with drivers as well as collection and drop-off points. They also communicate with drivers on a regular basis to check on their wellbeing and levels of fatigue.

“In most instances, if a driver reports feeling fatigued, he or she is instructed to pull off the road when it is safe to do so, The business recently invested and to take a break. This does, however, depend on how many in a Renault Kerax truck to hours the driver has been on conduct truck driver training the road,” asserts Maré. for its own and its clients' drivers. “Not only does our Innovative Staffing Solutions on-site truck benefit our compiles industry accident clients by significantly trends for all its clients. “We reducing downtime for their have noticed that accidents trucks, but it ensures all drivers are properly trained in tend to follow a trend: after a period of relative safety when safety regulations and drivers may have become a provided with measures to little complacent, minor guarantee their own and accidents start to occur such others' safety on the roads,” as knocking the side mirrors adds Maré. of their vehicles. The severity While drivers should only work of accidents gradually escalates, becoming bumper nine hours a day, six days a bashings and eventually week, the Bargaining Council culminating in more serious permits them to work a accidents,” says Maré. maximum of 30 hours overtime per week. This translates into five additional hours a day.

The more serious accidents serve as a red ﬂag to other drivers and the incidents taper off for a while. “Our strategy is to alert our clients when we become aware of an escalation in accidents so that management can step in and place renewed focus on safety. In addition, we manage our own pool of inhouse drivers carefully to ensure safety is constantly top-of-mind,” adds Maré. Maré says given the importance placed on safety, all Innovative Stafﬁng Solutions clients have on-site driver trainers. “They are expected to provide ongoing training on the latest methodologies and to constantly instil the importance of safety regulations. These trainers will accompany drivers on trips on an ad-hoc basis to observe their driving and

make sure they conform to safety and road regulations.” In addition, drivers are required to conduct pre-route checks of tyres, brakes, leaks and lights, amongst others. This is in addition to the truck having been through the truck depot for fuel top-ups, tyre checks, mechanical checks and washing. “There is little room for error when a 70-tonne machine has to stop in an emergency. Checking and re-checking is critical,” says Maré.

To ensure even greater safety, wherever possible, Innovative Staffing Solutions provides staff accommodation – and transport from the depot to the accommodation – to allow drivers who have completed long hauls to rest and recuperate before their next trips.

Innovative Stafﬁng Solutions believes its investment in the new truck is an important move. “It is aimed at assisting clients in training the drivers they might not be able to get to and providing another level of safety for drivers and, ultimately, all South African road users,” concludes Maré.

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Is HIV/AIDS A DISABILITY? In a country where over seven million people (12,6% of the population) are living with HIV, there have been calls to categorise the epidemic as a disability. Disability expert at Progression, Justene Smith, argues the pandemic can lead to disabilities.

For the past 28 years, the 1st of December has been commemorated as World AIDS Day, highlighting the plight of the pandemic and also celebrating the momentous strides made in combating the virus. On its 29th anniversary, under the theme, “The Right to Health”, the day's focus will be on raising awareness and educating people on the Human Immunodeﬁciency Virus and Acquired Immune Deﬁciency Syndrome(HIV/AIDS).

HIV/AIDS positive has started their treatment or does not take their medication at all,” clariﬁes Smith. But Smith admits the use of antiretrovirals (ARV's) can sometimes also ensure that persons who are HIV positive lead a healthy lifestyle and live a normal life, without the virus causing any interference in those individuals' lives.

“The effects of ARV's in helping persons with HIV/AIDS is well “There are situations where documented, but the treatment can have side HIV/AIDS can prevent an individual from performing effects which, although the inherent requirements rarely, couldresult in the of their job and can have a person using them acquiring a disability,” says negative impact on their Smith performance. In such cases, HIV/AIDS could be classified as a disability or “We have experienced cases where ARV's have a progressive disability, to caused people to lose their be specific,” Smith says. eyesight. In such cases, Because HIV/AIDS attacks visual impairment would be considered the disability the immune system, this and not HIV/ AIDS,” Smith can cause, among other things, the degeneration of explains. bone tissue and cartilage, HIV/AIDS or ARV'S can resulting in chronic osteoarthritis, which itself result in a person acquiring a disability but the virus can be classified as a itself is very rarely disability, Smith explains. considered a disability. “This is most likely to occur before an individual who is 4

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, the body's natural defence against illness. The virus destroys a type of white blood cell called a CD4 cell. As HIV destroys more CD4 cells, it gradually breaks down a person's immune system. Additional information: What is HIV/ AIDS HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, our body's natural defence against illness. The virus destroys a type of white blood cell called a CD4 cell. As HIV destroys more CD4 cells, it gradually breaks down a person's immune system. The immune systems of persons living with HIV, and not receiving treatment, will ﬁnd it harder and harder to ﬁght off infections and diseases.

It may take up to 10 or 15 years for the immune system to be compromised- a point where it can no longer defend itself, if HIV is left untreated. When the HI Virus has destroyed the vast majority of CD4 cells and the human body will no longer be able to ﬁght off infections and diseases, it is at this stage that HIV becomes AIDS. If left untreated, AIDS will result in death.

If you are unsure whether your condition meets the requirements of the definition of disability, we encourage you to speak to your HR department or contact Progression at enquiries@progressi on.co.za

HIV / AIDS Statistics There are 7,06 million people living with HIV in South Africa. An estimated 12,6% of the total population is HIV positive. Approximately one-ﬁfth of South African women in their reproductive ages (15-49 years) are HIV positive.

CORPORATES NEED TO ACQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH PROPOSED LABOUR LAW CHANGES “Employers are encouraged to bring their employees' wages in line with the national minimum wage to avoid being held liable for the payment of penalties or interest for not complying”, warns Wessels.

On Friday, 17 November 2017 the Department of Labour published the National Minimum Wage Bill that is set to introduce a minimum wage of R 20 for each ordinary hour worked from May 2018. Businesses need to familiarise themselves with the National Minimum Wage Bill and the proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Labour Relations Act to ensure they understand how these legislative changes will impact their business in the new year. This is according to Advocate Tertius Wessel, Legal Manager of Strata-G Labour Solutions, who says the approval of the National Minimum Wage Bill is expected to result in changes to other employment laws. “Proposed changes to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Labour Relations Act were published in the Government Gazette on 10 November and although these proposed changes still need to be adopted by parliament, it is important for employers to familiarise themselves with

them and assess their potential impact on the business.” “The national minimum wage cannot be varied by contract, collective agreement or law. Because it is envisaged that the national minimum wage will replace the minimum wages established through sectoral determinations, the relevant chapters of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA) that deal with sectoral determinations will be repealed,” continues Wessels. The BCEA will continue to regulate basic terms and conditions of employment. However, the Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill (2017) introduces amendments to the BCEA that provide for enforcement measures in the event of non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage Bill. “In addition, the proposed changes to the BCEA make provision for the introduction of a new section dealing with guaranteed minimum hours of work. This section provides

that an employee, who works for less than four hours on any day, will be entitled to be paid for four hours of work, if circumstances beyond the control of the employee prevent work from being performed,” adds Wessels. Notably, the BCEA Amendment Bill makes provision for the extension of the jurisdiction (the ofﬁcial power to make legal decisions and judgements) of the CCMA to include enforcement procedures and claims for underpayment (generally handled by the Department of Labour). These provisions will allow employees earning below the earnings threshold to refer disputes to the CCMA and is intended to provide a more cost effective and expeditious method of resolving disputes of this nature. The national minimum wage proposed is R20 for each ordinary hour worked and will constitute a term of the employee's contract except to the extent that the employee's contract or a collective agreement provides for a wage that is more favourable to the employee. The only exceptions to the R20 minimum wage applies to farmworkers who are entitled to R 8 per hour, domestic workers who are entitled to R15 per hour and Expanded Public Works Programme workers, who are entitled to R11 per hour. The purpose of these

legislative amendments is to address the challenges of labour market stability and wage inequality. The amendments provide a stronger environment for collective bargaining and wage negotiations and ensure that due processes are followed when strikes or lockouts take place. “The impact of strikes can be severe as they affect employers, employees and others who do not form part of the workplace. The proposed changes to the Labour Relations Act are aimed at strengthening collective bargaining and inhibiting picketing (unless there are picketing rules in place) as a way of addressing violent strikes. Trade Unions and Employers Organisations will be required to make provision in their constitutions for a ballot of members before embarking on a strike or lockout,” says Wessels.

In addition, various amendments have been introduced by the Labour Relations Amendment Bill 2017 to the Labour Relations Act, Code of Good Practice on Collective Bargaining, Industrial Action and Picketing and Picketing Regulations.

“Businesses that are not sure how they will be impacted by the National Minimum Wage Bill and proposed amendments to the BCEA and LRA should consider enlisting the services of a legal advisor to gain a deeper understanding of what they need to put into place to accommodate a different regulatory landscape,” he concludes.

Lonmin completes acquisition of Pandora Lonmin, which is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, is one of the world's largest primary producers of PGMs. These metals are essential for many industrial applications, especially catalytic converters for internal combustion engine emissions, as well as their widespread use in jewellery.

Lonmin Plc (“Lonmin”) is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Anglo American Platinum's (“AAP”) 42.5% interest in the Pandora Joint Venture, as well as Mvelaphanda Resources Proprietary Limited's (“Mvelaphanda”) 7.5% interest. The agreement to acquire AAP's interest in Pandora was first announced on 11 November 2016 and the acquisition of Mvelaphanda's interest was announced on 13 May 2017. Lonmin now owns 100% of Pandora. The effective date for both transactions was 1 December 2017. The completion of the Pandora transaction unlocks significant synergies for Lonmin. It allows Lonmin to extend mining at its Saffy Shaft without having to spend R2.6 billion of capital expenditure, of which R1.6 billion would have been required over the next four years. It also provides significant future opportunities to develop Pandora's potential.

Pandora mines PGMs from the UG2 and Merensky reefs underlying the Pandora mining area. 100% of the ore produced by the Pandora JV is sold to Lonmin for processing and refining. The gross assets of the Pandora JV were R1.1 billion at 30 September 2016. Pandora made an operating loss of ZAR109 million in financial year 2016, of which 50% was reflected in Lonmin's 2016 accounts. Lonmin received a contribution of ZAR117 million in its 2016 financial year from the ore purchase agreement, which offset the loss reported by the joint venture. Commenting on the Transaction, Ben Magara, Lonmin's Chief Executive Officer said: “Lonmin now owns 100% of Pandora. This is an excellent strategic fit for us, which equips us with a valuable contiguous asset with longterm development potential and allows us to maintain production levels at Saffy while significantly reducing our capital expenditure requirements at this operation over the shortand medium-term.”

Haver & Boecker Screening Technology Increases Efficiency for More Uptime ST. CATHARINES, Ontario (Dec. 7, 2017) – Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider for the aggregates and mining industries, offers efﬁciency-enhancing screening technology to optimize screening operations. Designed for minimal structural vibration, the Tyler F-Class vibrating screen is ideal for tough applications, such as scalping and classifying ores, minerals, stones, sand and gravel. When paired with the latest Haver & Boecker technology, such as Tyler Engineered Media and the patented Ty-Rail™ quicktensioning system, operations can experience as much as 50 percent less downtime. Haver & Boecker is featuring the innovative FClass vibrating screen, March 6-8, in booth 1641 at AGG1 in Houston. “Advancements in technology have encouraged us to stay ahead of trends to better

serve our customers. Our F-Class is a perfect example of those efforts," said Karen Thompson, Haver & Boecker Canada president. "By pairing our revolutionary F-Class with signature products, operations will see reduced downtime, resulting in increased productivity and proﬁts.” Haver & Boecker's F-Class offers three screen decks and features an advanced double-eccentric shaft design that's supported by four high-performance, double-spherical roller bearings. The F-Class helps maximize screening efﬁciency, as it is ideal for screening situations that require consistent, load independent performance at constant g-force in all operational modes. Machines experience minimal structural vibration, allowing multiple screens to be placed side by side in the same building. To minimize downtime for screen media change-outs, Haver & Boecker equips cambered

An optional chassis offers portability as well as simple setup in less than 30 minutes in nearly any location. The portable F-Class includes a hydraulic system that positions the vibrating screen at the optimal angle, 20 degrees, and lifts the machine while adding cribbing for support.

Haver & Boecker Canada, formerly W.S. Tyler, is a leading provider of processing, handling, mixing, packing, filling, palletizing and loading systems. The company's mission is to deliver the best of these technologies to the marketplace. With deep roots and years of experience in these industries, the company effectively meets the needs of customers around the world.

decks on the F-Class with its revolutionary Ty-Rail quick-tensioning system, which cuts media replacement time by about 50 percent.

broad array of technologically advanced solutions," Thompson said.

"Whether it's increased mobility on jobsites or reduced maintenance time, we design each piece of our Each F-Class pairs well processing equipment with with the company's signature Tyrethane media. our customers in mind." Many operations will be The polyurethane media comes in both modular and eligible to receive Haver & hooked forms, eliminating Boecker's three-year Uptime Service Package the need for deck free with the purchase of a conversions that can cost new F-Class. The service upward of $15,000 per program provides warranty deck. Long-wearing coverage for three years. Tyrethane media options Uptime gives customers a include Ty-Wire, Ty-Max full-service approach to and Ty-Deck. equipment optimization, including regular parts "To help our customers inspections, equipment streamline their assessments and screen operations, we provide a media evaluations. Additionally, Haver & Boecker offers the Pulseâ&#x201E;˘ vibration analysis program to monitor the ongoing health of the F-Class and other vibrating screens through real-time views, logged reports and data analysis. It's designed by Haver speciďŹ cally for vibrating screens to catch small inconsistencies before they grow into problems and downtime.

Haver & Boecker's F-Class increases producers' versatility with customizable service packages and upgrades.

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Alphamin Resources Corp. lists on the JSE ALTX Board Alphamin Resources is the 19th company to list on the JSE this year, bringing the number of companies listed in the Gold Mining sector to nine.

Johannesburg, 15 December 2017: Today Alphamin Resources Corp. took a secondary listing on the Non-ferrous Metals sector of the JSE AltX Board. The company is developing the Bisie Tin Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has targeted South Africa to raise capital to fund the development of the mine. Alphamin Resources has its primary listing on the Toronto Venture Exchange in Canada. The company holds, as its principal investment, a controlling interest (80.75%) in

From left to right: Boris Kamstra, CEO of Alphamin Resources and Donna Nemer, Director of Capital Markets for JSE.

Alphamin Bisie Mining SA, the vehicle which operates the Bisie Tine Mine. Donna Nemer, Director of Capital Markets at the JSE, says the JSE is proud to provide a platform for companies in the rest of Africa to raise capital in the South African market. “As the JSE we believe we have an important role to play in the development of not only the South African economy, but also that of the greater African continent. A listing on the JSE gives companies like Alphamin access to our deep and highly liquid capital markets, while providing investors a means of getting exposure to Africa's great growth potential through a well-regulated and trusted entry point.” Boris Kamstra, the CEO of Alphamin Resources says they are delighted to have a market presence on the JSE's AltX. “The timing is perfect for investors to take part in the development of the Bisie Tin Mine project, the highest-grade known tin deposit in the world. A number of Alphamin Resources' key contractors

have subscribed in the placement. We are reassured by their faith in the project, the team, the region and their ability to bring the Bisie Tin Mine into production, backed up by their cash in this raise.” Kamstra elaborates, “Alphamin Resources' Bisie Tin Mine project is the start of unlocking, what we believe will become, the world's premier tin producing area. In doing so the Bisie Tin Mine will become part of mining history, as being one of the most proﬁtable mines developed in recent times.” “The Bisie Tin Mine will bring a level of prosperity to the Walikale region, North Kivu, the DRC and East Africa as a whole, which was previously not considered possible. The consequence of this will be vastly improved quality of life for the citizens of these areas, improved governance, stability and security, whilst delivering superior shareholder

returns. This JSE AltX listing is a key part of the ﬁnal leg of bringing this all into being”.

Boris Kamstra, CEO of Alphamin Resources, and the directors of Alphamin Resources celebrating the listing.

Boris Kamstra, CEO of Alphamin Resources.

Young scientist tackles road safety ahead of festive season rush As summer holidays approach and millions of South Africans prepare to embark on long journeys the issue of road safety is once again top of mind. One young scientist who competed at this year's Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair has come up with an ingenious solution to help prevent accidents on South Africa's roads. Samirah Kaka, a grade 9 learner from Kismet Combined School in Vryburg in the North West is concerned about the number of people who are killed on South Africa's road every year, so she set about developing an innovative device to prevent accidents.

inside the vehicle on the dashboard and ﬁtted a screen to the back of the truck. The camera captured the front view that the truck driver had and transmitted this to the screen at the back, so that motorist behind the truck could see "through" the truck. The hope is that this device will help to prevent unsafe overtaking to prevent accidents. “I made the ICUC to make travelling on South African roads safer and easier and to decrease accidents and

Her device is called ICUC or ''I can see what you can see'' and is ﬁtted to trucks so that motorists following behind them can see exactly what the truck driver sees. Kaka placed a camera

Samirah Kaka.

fatality rates. The ICUC does not only help prevent car accidents but it also helps drivers to see oncoming cars and animals far in the distance,” Kaka says. Kaka's project was among 600 presented at the Eskom Expo, the country's most prestigious science fair where every year learners from across the country gather to compete with the hope of taking home a medal or a share of special awards valued at more than R4 million. “This year we saw an impressive array of technology solutions from apps that help learners with spelling and mathematics right through to technical innovations like Samirah's that use everyday technology to address our most pressing problems,” says Parthy Chetty Eskom Expo Executive Director. Participants are required to use the basic scientiﬁc method, developing a hypothesis and then testing it. Kaka tested the ICUC unit and found that it worked effectively, transmitting the view immediately to the screen at the back of the vehicle. She also tested it to ensure it was visible during the

day and at night. “The Eskom Expo is about much more than teaching these budding young scientists the fundamentals of scientiﬁc investigation. We want to cultivate a passion for the STEMI subjects, encourage learners to see that science is a way to address some of society's biggest challenges and we want them to consider careers in the sciences,” Chetty explains.

The competition focuses on science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI) and aims to cultivate a passion for the sciences with the hope of developing a pipeline of talented young scientists.

“Since inception in 1980 the Eskom Expo has sought to develop a pipeline of talented young scientists who will go on to be employed in the science, engineering and technology industries. We desperately need more innovators like Samirah to tackle serious issues like road safety! We hope that by sponsoring this important science fair we can support learners to make the leap from amateur to professionals who are ﬁnding solutions and supporting government's long-term development plans,” says Pieter Pretorius, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Eskom Expo or Young Scientists.

DRA APPOINTS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT IN AUSTRALIA Johannesburg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 November 2017 - Global engineering and project delivery company, DRA, announced the appointment of Christo Visser to its team in the Asia-PaciďŹ c Region.

Christo takes up the role of Senior Vice President: Origination to implement DRA's growth strategy in Australia, South East Asia, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Visser holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA (International Business), from The Central Queensland University in Australia, and brings with him extensive industry experience. Previously, Christo has guided organisational Business Development, at a senior level, for major players in the industry. Pierre Julien, Executive Vice President Origination, says that this appointment coincides with DRA's ambitious growth strategy not just in the region but globally.

Christo Visser, Senior Vice President in Australia

Following the acquisition of RLH, PGBI and Met-Chem this year, it is clear that the organisation is focused on advancing its footprint into the global market place.

DRA also continues to diversify its service offering to accommodate future client needs, whether it be in the traditional mining and minerals sector, or within the less conventional areas of engineering such as the energy, infrastructure, agriculture, marine or water sectors. “Christo will be an asset to our team and to our organisation. He brings with him extensive industry experience and knowledge which will prove advantageous not only to the organisation but also to our clients. This comes at a very good time in our industry, with markets appearing to take a positive turn and with investment appetite returning across the world, DRA is ready and well positioned to deliver the specialist and

unique services they require”, concludes Julien. About DRA DRA is a highly successful, credible and diversified global engineering group with an impressive 30-year track record. Known for their collaborative approach and extensive experience in project origination and delivery, as well as turnkey operations and maintenance services, DRA delivers optimal solutions that are tailored to meet client needs. With expertise in the areas of geology, mining, mineral & metals processing, water, energy, agricultural engineering and infrastructure, DRA delivers truly comprehensive solutions. With 20 global offices, DRA offers flexible engineering & operations management services worldwide.

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Digitally-inspired hackathon at Tshimologong Precinct selects winners The Mine.D: Zero Harm hackathon, hosted by the Tshimologong Precinct and the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS), has announced the three overall winners of the digitally-inspired hackathon. Focused on Mixed Reality (MR) and Internet of Things (IoT) within the health and safety space of the mining sector, the teams that entered were exposed to the wonders of technology, including demonstrations and one-on-one coaching from industry experts.

Participants visiting a mock mine at the Wits Mining Institute

Lesley Williamson, CEO, Tshimologong Precinct, says that the top three entries were inspiring and very relevant to the health and safety of the mining environment: “I was impressed by the depth of knowledge and skill of the entrants. As we hoped, the results address very real issues and concerns within the mining environment and all utilise technology in innovative ways.” While she says the judging process was not easy, the ﬁrst place was awarded to team SystemDex (Sikhanyiso Ngetu, Mosima Matlhwana, and Menzi Mohlobo), which simpliﬁed big data into a mixed reality interface with an added feature of monitoring the health vitals of miners. By using a low-cost sensor system, they are able to track health and environmental management in real time. In second place was team SixUp (Aaron Tseke, Andile Mutono, and Gift Mogeni), which tackled rock seismic

Highlights of the programme included, visiting a mock mine at the Wits Mining Institute as part of the immersive context setting. The mock mine takes the participants into a mock tunnel resembling those in underground mines. The tunnel led the participants The third place we awarded to a 1.5 m high rock face, to team Looksee.do (Dean which shows how miners work underground. They Hodgskiss, Dylan got to experience the heavy Holshausen, Chris Behrens, Shaun Lottering, equipment, narrow tunnels and potentially dangerous and Jaco Wilters), which conditions miners work in. solved health and safety training challenges through The participants also an affordable mixed reality enjoyed being exposed to a method, costing a fraction mock control room, showing all the data that is of a traditional system. It allows miners to be trained collected in a mine. in a safe virtual Participants also found the environment through a context sessions on gamiďŹ ed system with inAugmented and Virtual built health and safety Reality and IoT to be very challenges to overcome helpful. These sessions gave the participants a deeper understanding of how they can use these emerging technologies for digital innovation in the mining industry. A demo showing cutting edge mixed reality technology helped participants to tinker and contextualise the potential of the technology they were applying at the hackathon. activity with a preventative warning system. The system is able to warn miners of rock movements and give them immediate insight into the potential danger of rock fall, depending on the speed and distance of the seismic activity.

Winning team SystemDex with the organisers from Tshimologong and RIIS

The prizes for the Hackathan included a membership at the

Tshimologong Precinct, mentoring from Mixed Reality and IoT experts and an introduction to the innovation and technology divisions at South African mining companies. Davis Cook, CEO, RIIS, says that Mine.D was an outright success: “Our aim was to use technology to address current issues and this was achieved. The teams developed some exceptional work and we are very happy with the outcome and potential of this type of hackathon.” About Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct Setswana for “new beginnings”, Tshimologong is Johannesburg’s newest high-tech address in the vibrant inner-city district of Braamfontein, where the incubation of start-ups, the commercialisation of research and the development of high-level digital skills for students, working professionals and unemployed youths takes place. The Precinct was launched in September 2016 with support from major companies including Microsoft, Cisco, Datacentrix, Telkom, ACSA and MMI. Gauteng Province through its Department of E-Government and the City of Johannesburg have also

provided signiﬁcant support. The Precinct also houses the prestigious IBM Research’s Lab Africa – one of only 12 such facilities in the world. Website: www.tshimologong.joburg

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FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA TO SET UP LUBRITECH DIVISION Bernhard Biehl, CEO FUCHS Lubritech Group, said, “With the integration of the Lubritene and Lubrasa business into FUCHS Lubricants South Africa in 2014, the time is now ripe to start a specialty lubricants division within FUCHS Lubricants South Africa.” “The acquired businesses, mainly lubricants for the mining and food industries, brought initial sales growth and now offers numerous prospects for further expansion in South Africa and the entire Southern African region.” “Combining these advantages with the longtime specialty business of Ceplattyn Open Gear Lubricants and Cassida Food Grade Lubricants, we will hold a strong market position in the Southern African region. At the same time we have a strong team in place to increase our market share substantially and to set up new market sectors,” said Mr Biehl.

Lubricants South Africa, added “FUCHS Lubricants South Africa has been purchasing product from FUCHS Lubritech for some time now. With the formation of a Lubritech division within the company it means that we will focus much more on specialty lubricants.”

FUCHS Lubritech and FUCHS Lubricants South Africa have created a Lubritech division to be operational from 1st January 2018.

“The creation of the Lubritech division shows our intent to further grow our mining and food lubricants business as well as develop new markets for FUCHS Lubritech products, for example, cement, wind, glass and sugar, and we have a skilled team of sales and product specialists ready to support our customers.”

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Atterbury gets Joburg's engine roaring with Newtown's latest property development Atterbury, the leading South African property investor and developer, continues to reshape the Joburg skyline with the development of Joburg City Auto BMW and Joburg City Ford - two state-of-the-art motor showrooms and service facilities. The top branded motor dealerships represent another victory for Atterbury, which has undertaken a number of large projects in Newtown in recent years. They have added further critical mass to growing attractions and businesses already centred in and around the popular mixed-use Newtown Junction. Working together with partners Old Mutual and Stephen Nale, the owner of both dealerships, this latest development is ideally located opposite the Newtown Junction shopping centre, set against the background of Nelson Mandela Bridge

and Old Park Station. A major boost for the entire city, Atterbury's latest development project created over 400 jobs during the construction phase of the project and now that the development is complete it is expected to support around 160 permanent jobs of which 80 jobs are with the Ford dealership being a brandnew business.

Atterbury Newtown Dealership Stephen Nale and Honourable Premier of Gauteng

“The ongoing revitalisation of Newtown will continue to attract more people to the area while encouraging them to invest. We are thrilled with the end result of this latest development and we do believe that there is a great deal of potential for further development around Newtown Junction in future,” says Atterbury Property development manager, Derrick Pautz.

opened in 2014 in the heart of Newtown alongside the M1 freeway and next door to the Market Theatre. It is biggest mixed-use development built in Joburg CBD since the Carlton Centre, which went up in the 1970s. Then, it developed the 148room City Lodge Hotel Newtown, which opened its ﬁrst phase in January 2016. It is the group's ﬁrst hotel in downtown

Excited about the journey ahead, Nale celebrated the ofﬁcial opening of both dealerships, with Ford and BMW opening within a week of each other during November. “It has been quite a journey, but I feel very fortunate to have found myself in partnership with Atterbury. While looking for land to build the BMW dealership, I became interested in our current location, which belonged to Transnet at the time. Atterbury happened to be developing the land adjacent to this location and it was through a referral from Transnet that I was ﬁrst introduced to Atterbury's management team,” he explains. Atterbury developed Newtown Junction mixeduse development, which

Stephen Nale owner of Joburg City Auto and Joburg City Ford

Johannesburg, and the first hotel to open in the Joburg CBD in over two decades. Pautz says: “We are thrilled that the success achieved by Atterbury and our partners in the node has proven to be a catalyst for even more investment, development and business confidence in Newtown. We saw the great potential here when we first developed Newtown Junction. Now, three years after its opening, we can confirm the strong demand for great commercial infrastructure in this vibrant and thriving area is everything we believed it to be, and more.” Atterbury and Nale both have over 20 years' experience in their respective industries and know how to choose a great location for business. Nale believes that Newtown has a distinctive competitive advantage due of its pivotal location at the centre of the city, and its role as a chief public transportation hub connecting all major means of transport such as rail and bus services running into the city centre. “It's also very people centred, accessible and celebrates cultural diversity, and I think it's an ideal place for residents, tourists, workers, and even the entrepreneurs and learners. This is something that has

made investment property desirable in Newtown. This project has allowed the creation of jobs for the community and we are happy to have had a hand in the economic upliftment of the Newtown precinct,” he says. The contemporary design of both buildings has ensured that the materials used, blend effortlessly into the fabric of the urban design, providing a sharp contrast with the conventional, and ensuring a sense of belonging in the broader Newtown development. Environmentally friendly techniques were also incorporated throughout the development, including water harvesting and the use of extensive glazing to reduce the reliance on artiﬁcial lighting. In terms of their interior, both dealerships are the ﬁrst to incorporate the latest corporate identity, with state-of-the-art equipment and furniture ensuring that the highest standards were met.

Pautz reports: “This is yet another positive for the Newtown precinct which continues to be transformed into a hub for innovators, entrepreneurs and residents across the income spectrum. We are proud of this development. Exciting possibilities for the area continue to emerge. We are keen to continue to work with the JDA and all local stakeholders on possible developments in the future – and we believe the future for Newtown is bright.”

“I like how each dealership has its own character and unique features. Although both were designed by the same architect, each dealership has its own unique feel and fantastic ergonomics,” Nale says.

New Deloitte Africa HQ commences development at Waterfall City Deloitte Africa, Atterbury Property and Attacq Limited jointly celebrated the start of construction on Deloitte's iconic new Africa headquarters, with a sodturning ceremony onsite at Waterfall City. The 42,500m2 ultra-modern offices are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020, and Deloitte plans to begin operating from its new base from April 2020. Atterbury, a leading South African property investment and development business, and JSE-listed premier property company, Attacq, are co-owners in a 50/50 joint venture on the development of the new Deloitte premises. While bulk earthworks for the project began in October this year, this sod-turning ceremony signifies the official commencement of development. Continuing with their flair for creating flagship corporate head offices and top quality real estate assets for leading national and international

blue-chip businesses, Atterbury CEO Louis van der Watt believes that their deep understanding of Deloitte's operational business needs will ensure the project's success in the years ahead. Van der Watt comments: “Deloitte's new ofﬁces will see them enjoy an excellent position in the sought-after location of Waterfall, Gauteng. Here, they will consolidate their operations in the region in

Atterbury CEO Louis van der Watt

a central location. This development will not only provide Deloitte with room to grow as a business, but also be an asset that supports them in attracting new talent and continuing to serve their expanding market.” The new premises will consolidate Deloitte's current Woodmead and Pretoria ofﬁces into a single central location at Waterfall. “We are very excited about our new custom-designed headquarters for Deloitte Africa in what is clearly a sought-after corporate destination,” says Mike Jarvis, Chief Operating Ofﬁcer at Deloitte Africa. “This new centre of operation gears our Africa Firm to attract the best talent, serve our expanding market, and consolidate approximately 3700 of our people to make an even greater impact with our clients and communities. The building, which will enjoy prime positioning alongside the Allandale interchange of the N1 highway, has space capacity for close to 5,000 people and promises Deloitte prominent highway frontage at the eastern side of Waterfall City as well as its clients and

talent easy and quick access to its premises. The landmark development consists of a ground ﬂoor with six stories of ofﬁces and four basement parking levels including nearly 2,000 parking bays. Architecture practice Aevitas designed the new Deloitte headquarters to comply with a Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Rating on completion. Deloitte's new environmentally innovative workspace has been designed to create an inspiring atmosphere that promotes productivity and well-being. The building will also be cost effective and play its part in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Morne Wilken, CEO of Attacq concludes, “We are thrilled that Deloitte chose Waterfall City for the location of its new Africa headquarters. For Deloitte – and the other blue-chip corporate offices under construction or already in operation here – the benefits of Waterfall's modern infrastructure, physical proximity to transport access routes and amenities, coupled with the very best in urban design, is rapidly positioning Waterfall as Gauteng's business destination of choice. We are proud to welcome Deloitte to our world-class City.

Louis van der Watt, Morne Wilken and Mike Jarvis

Winning young musicians shine at the Atterbury National Piano Competition 2017 Hitting the perfect note, a record 46 young South African pianists competing at this year's annual Atterbury National Piano Competition all excelled at the event which took place at the Atterbury Theatre, Pretoria, recently, with its main sponsor being the Atterbury Trust. This year, the hotlycontested competition was adjudicated by Prof Malcolm Nay, Mr John Roos, Prof Joseph Stanford and Bernarda Vorster. It took place in three rounds and then culminated in a ďŹ nal round comprising nine extraordinarily talented young pianists who competed against each other to decide the winners. The overall winner of the competition and winner of the Hennie Joubert Prize, Louis Nel of Pretoria, delighted judges to be awarded with ďŹ rst place and a cash prize of R35,000. His tremendous talent and dedication saw

him taking top honours this year, after coming third overall last year. Second place was earned by Rachel WedderburnMaxwell of Durban. Third place went to Beate Boshoff from Bethlehem, who was last year's winner of the 15 years and younger category.

Atterbury National Piano Competition Winners 2017

The Atterbury National Piano Competition is the only competition in South Africa presented every year for young pianists aged 19 years and younger.

There were also three age category winners chosen: Tumi Phaho of Johannesburg for 12 years and younger, Rachel Wedderburn-Maxwell for 15 years and younger and Louis Nel for 19 years and younger. In addition, special prizes were awarded to the best pieces in different styles. Louis Nel once again won for the best Baroque piece as well as the best romantic and best modern pieces. Benjamin Valkin won for the best classical work. Beate Boshoff won for the best South African piece. Thanks to the generosity of the competition's main sponsor, Atterbury Trust, a

total of R115,000 in prizes were given to the winning pianists. Zahn Hulme, Executive Trustee of Atterbury Trust, says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The young talent showcased at the competition was truly exceptional and inspirational. It was a real celebration of the most accomplished young pianists in the country. We congratulate each and every participant and encourage them to continue to shine on their musical journeys. We believe that talent should be developed and Atterbury Trust is thrilled to recognise, encourage and support musical excellence in South Africa's youth.â&#x20AC;?