Edition 2014/01 31 March 2014

Edition 2014/01 31 March 2014
“I admire those
who trust and
are trustworthy”
Rachel Joy Scott
TRUST AND HONESTY
ANDRIES VAN HEERDEN - CEO
Every edition of the “Afrimatters” carries a message from the
CEO. I have always attempted to keep the messages positive
and motivational whilst highlighting important aspects of the
group’s strategy. One aspect that is close to my heart is the
group’s values and the way it manifests in our everyday lives.
My message in the second edition of Afrimatters in 2013 was
devoted to our values, what they mean and why it is so crucial.
Unfortunately not everyone in the group is equally committed
to our values and living a life of integrity. We have witnessed
an alarming increase in the occurrence of theft and fraud.
The really upsetting part is that in many of the cases our
own staff members are involved. Cases vary from relatively
small amounts of diesel being stolen to very serious cases of
fraud and corruption. I am saddened by the fact that people
who we trust, who we saw as our colleagues and friends
turn out to be dishonest, choosing to enrich themselves at
our expense.
My dream for Afrimat is that it will be the greatest company
to work for in South Africa for all our personnel. This can
only be possible if we all accept the responsibility to look
after the interest of Afrimat, live our values and to abide by
the rules. We need to adhere to the group’s Code of Conduct
and as a group we will have no tolerance with offenders.
My request is that each of us familiarise ourselves with the
Code of Conduct. Please report any theft, fraud or corruption
that you become aware of on the Whistle-Blowing Hotline
(contact details overleaf) and help us to remove this cancer
from our great company.
Staff can access the Whistle-Blowing Policy and the Code of
Conduct from our website under the “Internal Policies” tab.
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READYMIX CAPE TOWN
With the first quarter of 2014 already behind us, all indications are
that Readymix is in for a busy year!
There has been a general upswing in the Cape Town market and demand for concrete
has been high.
All our resources (both people and trucks) are being stretched and it has been a challenging
time for the division.
Whilst trying to supply every available cubic metre of concrete from our various plants,
the focus has been on the mobile divisions with both the Gouda and Vredenburg plants
running at full capacity supplying the wind turbine concrete bases which are being built at
these two wind farms.
A new plant will shortly be erected at Stellenbosch with the Group 5 Value Logistics
Centre in Joostenbergvlakte being the first big project planned from this site.
I am confident that my team will rise to the challenges ahead and that we will see the
higher volumes continue for the remainder of 2014.
BILLY PATON
MANAGING DIRECTOR
READYMIX CAPE TOWN
GESKIEDENIS VAN
LANCASTER PRECAST
Saamgestel deur Dr. Jan van Heerden
GESPREK MET P.LOURENS 11:15 16/02/2007
Lancaster Quarries het ballast aan Spoorweë voorsien veral Paul Pietersburg na
Richardsbaai.
In die maalproses het berge Crusher Dust as afvalproduk ontstaan.
In dié tyd het P. Lourens vir LTA gewerk. ‘n Kollega was Oliver Rissik. Oliver was bevriend
met die Ward’s en by ‘n funksie het hulle begin praat oor die berge crusher dust. Hulle
het tot die gedagte gekom om ‘n steenmakery te begin. Die konsep vir Lancaster Precast
het November 1972 ontstaan. Middel 1973 het hulle geld geoormerk en P. Lourens word
gevra om stene te kom maak. Hy en agt werkers het dit begin doen op die kwarrieterrein.
Dit was September 1973. Die stene is met ‘n handmasjien gemaak en Ronnie Schuldse
was die CEO van Lancaster Precast. In 1974/1975 het Lancaster Precast na die huidige
terrein verhuis om meer sigbaar te wees. P. Lourens is afgelaai en aangesê om in die
veld te gaan kyk waar die stuk grond is wat aangekoop
is en ‘n aanleg op te sit. Een masjien is opgerig.
P. Lourens het vir homself ‘n geel Dyno (nuut)
in Kempton Park gaan koop met registrasie
nommer NV11192. Die voertuig is intussen
gerestoureer en het ‘n ereplek by Afrimat
Concrete Products se kantore in Vryheid.
P. Lourens en P. De Wet het die Dyno as
kantoor, vervoermiddel en karweimiddel
gebruik. In 1980 word die eerste Readymix (Cape)
aanleg aangelê en’n trok in besit geneem.
Die eerste voorlaaier was ‘n Massey Ferguson wat
P. Lourens hulle op ‘n hoenderplaas by
Camper Down gaan koop het.
Hy het so baie gebreek dat sy naam “Chicken S***” was.
Hennie Fourie vertel verder (16/02/2007 13:30) dat Ronnie Schudse en Piet Lourens in
daardie jare ‘n vliegtuig gehad het en dat hulle mense by lughawens ontmoet het en
toerusting en masjienerie vanaf fotos aangekoop het.
Dit word vertel dat P. Lourens op ‘n geleentheid nie kon saamvieg nie as gevolg van ‘n
niersteen. Die vliegtuig het teen ‘n berg vasgevlieg en daar was geen oorlewendes nie.
In 1982 is Piet Lourens as CEO aangestel en met die verkoop van Lancaster Precast en
Lancaster kwarries in 2005, het Andries van Heerden as CEO oorgeneem.
Hy is opgevolg deur Dr. Jan Van Heerden (CEO Lancaster Precast) en P de Wet (CEO
Lancaster Kwarries)
SA BLOCK
Compiled by Davin Giles
In January, with a heavy heart, I boarded a plane for Johannesburg to commence work
at SA Block and Clinker supplies. I was leaving behind my own family and my Western
Cape family.
The silver lining was that, in time, I would be re-united with my family and a new adventure
lay ahead for us all. Furthermore I knew my Western Cape family was in good hands.
The first few days felt strange, and I put all my trust in my new best friend, Mr Garmin
GPS. Without him I would have been truly lost.
Following the warm welcome, I am getting to know my “new” family, and realise that
they are “Afrimat” people. This has made the transition so much easier and the support
offered with my new position, overwhelming.
Once settled, I will spend some more time on the sites getting to know our employees
on the frontline and look forward to discussing our future goals and providing further
information on Afrimat as a whole.
One can now understand the financial success of this business as all work together as a
dynamic team where the work ethic is something to experience. The “German Efficiency”
is clear with control systems in place that most accountants only dream of.
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The foundation of the business must be around the Clinker, managed by Ruan Smit.
This amazing and interesting product has properties very different from any aggregate
that I have worked with, and I believe that the full potential of this material is still to
be discovered.
The SA Block operation managed by Albert da Serra, is mind blowing to say the least.
To witness the production and sales (thanks Paul) of in excess of a million units daily
is a sight to behold.
SA Block and Clinker Supplies are an integral part of the Afrimat Group, contributing
a large portion of the annual profits. We see this growing in the future where it will
cement its position as the dominant contributor of profit in the group. If you have any
doubts, just ask Willem Hatting.
We look forward to the new financial year, somehow I think it may just be the best ever.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Saamgestel deur Marnus Dreyer
Jim Collins sê in sy boek “From Good to Great”, met verwysing na maatskappye wat van
“good” na “great” ontwikkel, dat dit ‘n halwe waarheid is om te sê mense is ‘n maatskappy
se grootste bate. Hy is van mening dit behoort eerder te wees, “ ‘n maatskappy se grootste
bate is die regte mense” Hierdie siening van Collins kan verpersoonlik word vir Afrimat se
eiesoortige omstandighede.
Hoe gaan ons dit bewerkstellig?
Dit is Skills Development se doelwit om in samewerking met Menslike Hulpbronne ‘n
kultuur van leer en ontwikkeling verder uit te bou.
Die waarde in die verdere ontwikkeling van tegniese vaardighede, effektiewe loopbaan
beplanning, bestuursontwikkeling en die opbou van werkservaring kan nie onderskat
word nie.
Hierdie kultuur van groei en ontwikkeling vir alle personeel moet deur besluitnemers,
bestuurders en toesighouers onderskryf en ondersteun word.
Dit is ten doel gestel om persone te identifiseer om in die verskeie streke eienaarskap te
aanvaar vir die bestuur en fassilitering van Skills Development op streeksvlak.
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Hierdie persone is na aan die hartklop van hul operasies, ken die behoeftes en omstandighede
die beste, en sal die implimentering, rekordhouding en rapportering van opleiding die
mees effektiefste kan bestuur. Hierdie personeel sal van onskatbare waarde wees in die
groei van ‘n “learning culture” vir ons organisasie.
Onderstaande komponente dien as basis vir Skills Development se
verbintenis om die “regte mense” vir Afrimat te ontwikkel en te bemagtig
om waarde toe te voeg.
1 STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
(Operators licenses; Fire Fighting, First Aid, OHS representatives,
SHE representatives)
2 LEARNERSHIPS
Artisan Learnerships
Non-Artisan Learnerships
3 AFRIMAT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Quarry Foreman
Production Managers
4 SHEQ TRAINING
5 BURSARIES
6 INTERNSHIPS
7 ABET TRAINING
Voorspoed vir 2014 en ons sien uit daarna om sinvol met almal saam te werk in die groei
van hierdie kultuur!
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BURSARIES
Compiled by Desmondo Goedeman
INTERNAL BURSARIES
As part of skills development and creating a learning environment, Afrimat has a bursary
scheme in place, which will help with the development and growth of its employees.
We all in Afrimat would like to wish these employees all the best with their studies and
may it be a very successful year.
THE EMPLOYEES ARE AS FOLLOW:
LOUIS DE WET
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Environmental Management
UNISA
BRIAN SAAYMAN
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Logistics Management
UNISA
DAWIE SCHROEDER
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
BCOM in Logistics Management
UNISA
ALISONE MARONE
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Business Management
Boland College
WILLMAR JEFTHA
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Human Resources Management
BMTC
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ABDULLAH ISMAIL
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Accounting
UNISA
JACOBUS KOERT
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
BSW Social Worker
UNISA
RUBIN BEBE
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Human Resources Management
UNISA
DEON UYS
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Management Development Programme
Stellenbosch University
GRANT CUPIDO
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Management Development Programme
Stellenbosch University
SHARROL RAMUKHUBATHI
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Human Resource Management
UNISA
COLIN RAMUKHUBATHI
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Limited
MBA
Stellenbosch University
MONTY COLEMAN
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Environmental Law
• CAMPUS
North West University
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RAYMANDOU JANUARIE
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Public Procurement and Supply Management
UNISA
GEROLD JAGERS
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Public Procurement and Supply Management
UNISA
ANDRIES BURGER
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Project Management
Stellenbosch University
MARLENE BOTHA
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Trading
Management Development Programme
Stellenbosch University
ANNELIE GREYLING
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Business Management
Northlink College
MELANIE DU PREEZ
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Trading
Business Management
Northlink College
HELEN WILLIAM
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Aggregates Trading
Business Management
Northlink College
MARLO JANSE VAN RENSBURG
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Afrimat Limited
MBA
Stellenbosch University
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EXTERNAL BURSARIES
As part of our Social Development agreement we have awarded 2 members within the
community, with bursaries.
THE CANDIDATES ARE AS FOLLOW:
WILLIAM COETZEE
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Mechanical Engineering
CPUT
MICHAEL MULLINEUX
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
Mechanical Engineering
UCT
We wish these students all the best with their studies.
INTERNSHIPS/GRADUATE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Compiled by Desmondo Goedeman
Afrimat started an internship programme two years ago in partnership with MQA.
It forms part of the development of graduates who are looking to obtain practical experience
after graduating.
Thus far this programme has been a huge success and graduates enjoy working in the
Afrimat culture.
THESE ARE THE GRADUATES FROM ALL OVER AFRIMAT:
MBUSO COMFORT BIYELA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• PROGRAMME
AAKZN
Vryheid
Mech Eng/Btech Mech Eng
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SITHEMBELOKHULE NOBUHLALO CEBEKULU
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• PROGRAMME
AAKZN
Vryheid
Geology/BSc Geology/Geoscience
KATLEGO NELSON JONES
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• PROGRAMME
AAEC
Port Elizabeth
Mining Eng
NnGUDISENI MAKONDE RONALD MATUMBA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• PROGRAMME
ACI
Kuipersbult
Mech Eng
KGAMEDI DANLEY MATSAPOLA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• PROGRAMME
AAGD
Glen Douglas
Geology/BSc Geology/Geoscience
MATHABATHE HAPPINESS MMASEEMA
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• PROGRAMME
AAGD
Glen Douglas
Geology/BSc Geology/Geoscience
KHODANI RODGERS PHUNGO
• COMPANY
• MINE/SITE
• PROGRAMME
AAGD
Glen Douglas
Mech Eng/Btech Mech Eng
MVELO MBULAWA
• COMPANY
• PROGRAMME
• CAMPUS
AAGD
Glen Douglas
Mining Eng
We wish them well for the year ahead.
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CONGRATULATIONS
BUNTU BALINTILO
We would like to congratulate Mr. Buntu Balintilo on
succesfully completing the Graduate Development
Programme. He is now part of the permanent staff
as Quarry Foreman based in Kliprug Quarry.
Afrimat would like to congratulate
Ms. Beanca Louw and Ms. Veronique Matthys,
who were both students at CPUT, for obtaining
their National Diplomas in Human Resources
Management. Beanca and Veronique were both
interns based at the Worcester Admin Office
in the Skills Department for 3 months as part
of obtaining practical learning.
They were also of great help in submitting the
WSP for 2012. We wish them all the best with
their future ahead.
SHE INTERNS
Afrimat has appointed two new Health and Safety Reps. They are Mr. Hein Jooste, who
will be based at Kliprug Quarry and Ms. Erica Hendricks, who is positioned in Worcester at
the Admin Office. Their training will extend over a minimum period of 3 years. They will
receive theoretical training from NOSA and practical experience at our different Quarries.
We would like to welcome them and wish them all the best with their journey as part of
the Afrimat Group.
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AFRIMAT LEARNERSHIP
PROGRAMME
Compiled by Anthea Adams
When the Afrimat Learnership Programme was initiated, a vision for this programme
was set: “to create and nurture a highly skilled workforce through specific in-house
and external training”.
The goal was then to achieve this vision by recruiting the most suitable candidates,
to train them and place them in the appropriate workplace according to their respective
trades and talents. This programme takes place over a minimum period of 3 years.
Over the years the recruitment procedure for the Afrimat Learnership Programme has been
a huge success. Placements of Learnerships within Afrimat has been done nationwide.
OUR LEARNERSHIPS ARE AS FOLLOW:
ARTISANS
Boilermakers
Diesel Mechanics
Electricians
Fitting and Turners
Spray Painters/Panel Beaters
Auto Electricians
Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic
51%
86 % MERIT
NON -ARTISANS
Health & Safety
Lab Technician
The Sustainability Department dedicate themselves to not only create and nurture
this vision but strive to make it an ideal to train young artisans and non-artisans to
become respected and highly qualified artisans within their trades.
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AFRIMAT OPERATIONS
OPERATOR TRAINING
Compiled by Anthea Adams
Afrimat prides itself with training and developing the talents of staff. On 13 January
2013 it was not any different.
Operator training was conducted by Salestalk 88 during which 8 operators were
trained. With their hard work and dedication it was a success.
THE OPERATORS WHO PARTICIPATED ARE:
KLIPRUG QUARRY
Themba Boto
Cingicebo Mguye
Lungani Mgayi
Dumper
Front end Loader; Excavator
Dumper
Thirlo Willemse
Thembelani Fihla
Dumo Dyantyi
Front end Loader; Excavator
Dumper
Dumper; Front end Loader; Excavator
DE KOP QUARRY
Jermaine Vaughan
Devin Stander
Dumper
Dumper; Front end Loader; Excavator
Thank you to the operators for their time, dedication and hard work. It is appreciated.
Congratulations on your outstanding performance!
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EXAMINE MAKE SAFE COURSE
Compiled by Anthea Adams
EXAMINE AND MAKE SAFE SURFACE MINES,
QUARRIES AND DUMPS.
For their final Examine Make Safe course in 2014, Xtract Training Services presented
Examine and Make Safe in the Western Cape at Lafarge Tygerberg from 25 November till
28 November 2013. All of the Afrimat candidates achieved remarkable results.
THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED ARE:
NAME AND SURNAME
QUARRY
MARKS
Mogamat Bailey
Buntu Balintulu
Mcebisi Godola
Kliprug
Kliprug
Palmiet
81%
83%
83%
Stephan Le Roux
Diedrick Stander
Brewelskloof
De Kop
85%
83%
Your marks are truly remarkable.
SUCCESSFUL TRADE TEST APPLICATION
Compiled by Anthea Adams
Taariq Moosa is an Earthmoving Equipment
Mechanic and is one of our most dedicated
learners on our Learnership Programme. He is
a real asset for the company, has been with
Afrimat since 19 November 2007 and is based
in Worcester. Over the years he has undergone
training to sharpen his knowledge. At the same
time he obtained enough workplace experience
to benefit him when applying for the Trade Test
which is accredited by Merseta.
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All his hard work has paid off and his application was successful. We wish him the best of
luck in becoming a qualified Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic.
ABET, STATUTORY TRAINING,
STUDENTS, XTRACT
Compiled by Alison Marone
ABET TRAINING
• Employees with basic qualifications
• Afrimat nominate employees for:
– Language skills
– Mathematical skills
• Responsibility of the managers to nominate identified employees
• SDL assistant (Alison Marone) responsible for this function
• Triple E services providers
STATUTORY TRAINING
• Compulsory licensed training (every second year)
– Operators licenses
– Fire fighting
– First Aid
• Breërivier Training service provider
– Northern Cape: Alisha (Afrimat)
– Western Cape: Magamat Baily (Afrimat OHS officer)
– Glen Douglas: Theresa Snyman
– KZN: Brian Wevell (do training self)
– Eastern Cape: Lynne (Afrimat) Transvaal training (Ella)
– ACI: Transvaal training
STUDENTS
• Afrimat supports students with bursaries
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XTRACT
• Monty and Lynn Montgomerie
• Managers nominate employees via e-mail (SDL)
• OHS, rock breaking, basic sampling and testing, statutory compliance
ABET-ADULT BASIC
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Compiled by Alison Marone
CONGRATULATIONS
Five of our ABET candidates enrolled for their final exams for the levels they are on and
passed with flying colours.
4 CANDIDATES FROM GRABOUW:
April Mzikayise
Hendrick James
Mbangeni Mzikayise
Kalako Wonke
Communication Level 1
Communication Level 1
Communication Level 2
Communication Level 3
55%
70% Higher Credit
51%
86 % MERIT
1 CANDIDATE FROM WORCESTER MECHANIC WORKSHOP:
Gaga Thembelani
Communication Level 2
66%
We, as a sustainability team, would like to congratulate them on this awesome achievement
and wish them well for the year ahead.
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GRABOUW ABET GROUP
WORKSHOP ABET GROUP
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BREDASDORP ABET GROUP
DENNEGEUR ABET GROUP
Welgedaan aan almal. Agter van links na Regs: Thomas Wes, Lwandu Fudukile, Mongezi Konqobe.
Middel: Alisone Marone, Raymond James, William Ndibi, Enrico du Plessis, Welcome Ntisolo, Gideon
Ngxangashe, Jeffry Kondile, Sharrol Ramukhubathi, Voor: Anthony Cornellisen, Zonwabele Nqalo,
Martin Williams, Paul Wes, Zongezile Maxengwana. Voorspoed vir 2014.
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SOME OF THE ABET GROUPS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE FUNCTION:
Smalblaar & Bredasdorp group and our Brewelskloof group.
We wish all our ABET learners well for the year ahead. This year they will begin with their
Numeracy. Congratulations to everyone!
GROUP 1
Yivani Richmond Nonkunzi
Sakhe Ngcago
Sikhumbuzo Madliwa
Mzudanile Micheal Kontsiwe
Ngenisile Stokwe
Thembekile Dion Tekana
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Communication Level 3
Communication Level 3
Communication Level 4
Communication Level 1
Communication Level 3
Communication Level 3
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5905275687080
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Communication Level 3
Communication Level 3
Communication Level 2
Communication Level 4
Communication Level 3
Communication Level 4
GROUP 2
Zola Mhlangabezi
Zabalise Eric Dangaca
Mtutuzeli Marwede
Maxon Zama Ngqeku
Mlamli Kontsiwe
Jeremia Kruger
RUAN SMIT
Ruan Smit started his career with Prima Klipbrekers as
a labourer in 2006. Three months into his service, he was
given the opportunity to study Mechanical Engineering at
CPUT. He then enrolled full time from 2007 until 2009.
After completion of his studies in 2009, he commenced his
employment with Afrimat Contracting International (ACI)
at the Medupi Power Station. He was then transferred to
Bronkhorstspruit in 2010. In 2011 Ruan was transferred to
Glen Douglas to work in the Mobile Crushing section and
was later appointed as the Site Manager in 2012. Ruan was
responsible for the design and building of Gamohaan Quarry
at Kuruman. In 2013 Ruan was transferred to Clinker Supplies
and worked between SA Block and Clinker Supplies for the
first three months. He was later appointed as a Manager for
Clinker Supplies.
His Life Motto - “There is no elevator to success; you have to take the stairs”.
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THE DEADLY SINS OF
THE TONGUE
“DEATH AND LIFE ARE IN THE POWER OF THE TONGUE,
AND THOSE WHO LOVE IT WILL EAT ITS FRUIT.” (Prov. 18:21).
This article was adapted from a chapter in Robert Morris’ book The Power of Your Words.
There are so many challenging nuggets of wisdom in Proverbs relating to our speech, so
let’s look at a few of them.
DEADLY SIN # 1: Lying - Telling the Untruth:
In the list of the seven things the Lord hates, the second one is a lying tongue (Prov.
6:16-19). Even though this is one of the most common, widespread sins that people
commit, that doesn’t mean God approves of it. Proverbs 12:22 tells us that “lying lips
are an abomination to the Lord.” God hates lying!
DEADLY SIN # 2: Strife - Stirring Up Division:
Another item on the list of the seven things the Lord hates is one who sows discord
among brethren, or stirs up strife. Proverbs 6:15 warns us that these people will be
destroyed suddenly, broken beyond all hope of healing.
DEADLY SIN # 3: Gossip - Dishing the Dirt:
A gossip is a person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumours or facts. The
Bible warns us about such people: “A gossip tells secrets, so don’t hang around with
someone who talks too much.” (Prov. 20:19). Don’t gossip!
DEADLY SIN # 4: Slander - Passing Along False Information:
Slander is worse than gossip because it is a false, malicious statement about someone.
Proverbs 10:18b says, “whoever spreads slander is a fool.” The Bible warns us not to
keep company with a slanderer (1 Cor. 5:11).
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DEADLY SIN # 5: Tale-bearing - Breaking Confidences:
“A tale-bearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.”
(Prov. 11:13). In the church, people should feel safe to confess their sins to one another
and know that what they share will be kept in confidence.
DEADLY SIN # 6: Contentious Speech - Habitually Speaking Strife:
Someone who is contentious is argumentative, combative or quarrelsome. “It is better
to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a contentious wife in a lovely home.”
(Prov. 21:9). God doesn’t want us to be argumentative.
These are only a few of the ways that we can speak death into other people’s lives.
But don’t forget that we also have the power in our tongue to speak life, encouragement, affirmation and blessing into people’s lives, too!
AFRI-LAB
Know Your Product
Compiled by Johan Burger
FLAKINESS INDEX. (FI)
Test method B3T in the TMH1 : (Standard methods of testing road construction materials)
DEFINITION
The Flakiness Index of a coarse aggregate is the mass of particles in that aggregate,
expressed as a percentage of the total mass of that aggregate, which will pass the slot or
slots of specified width for the appropriate size fraction. The width of the slot are those
of the sieve opening through which each of the fractions passes. (See table).
CALCULATION
FLAKINESS INDEX =
Total Mass of Aggregates Passing Slots
Mass of Test Sample
X 100
Report the results to the nearest 0.1.
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FLAKINESS GAUGE
Example: 19mm Fraction Use 13,2mm Slot.
SAMPLE OF NORMAL STONE AND FLAKY STONE
Normal Fractured Face
Flakey
TABLE SHOWING THE FRACTION SIZE AND SLOT SIZE TO USE.
1
2
Size of fraction to
be gauged (sieve sizes)
in mm.
3
4
5
Minimum length
of the slot.
Width of slot
(subject to a
tolerance of
0.10mm)
Approximate mass
of test sample
passing sieves in
column
PASSING
RETAINED
MM
MM
KG
75.0
63.0
150.0
37.5
5
63.0
53.0
126.0
31.5
5
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1
2
Size of fraction to
be gauged (sieve sizes)
in mm.
3
4
5
Minimum length
of the slot.
Width of slot
(subject to a
tolerance of
0.10mm)
Approximate mass
of test sample
passing sieves in
column
PASSING
RETAINED
MM
MM
KG
53.0
37.5
106.0
26.5
5
37.5
26.5
75.0
18.75
5
26.5
19.0
53.0
13.25
4
19.0
13.2
38.0
9.5
3.5
13.2
9.5
26.4
6.6
2
9.5
6.7
19.0
4.75
1
6.7
4.75
13.4
3.35
0.5
TRANSPORT
Compiled by Dawie Schroeder
WORCESTER MEDICLINIC
An update on the Mediclinic project in Worcester
We are glad to report that the Worcester Mediclinic site where Afrimat Transport plays a
critical role, is in its final stages.
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UPDATE ON TRANSPORT
Transport Department operating from Afrimat Worcester.
We currently operate with our own fleet and a sub-contractor fleet. We have 10 – five cub
tippers, 9 - ten cub tippers, 8 - semi back tippers and one 4 axle and one 3 axle lowbed.
On top of that we also have one dozer, three diggers, one excavator and one water truck
for our project across the Western Cape. We service all Afrimat quarries from Gansbaai to
Vredenburg and our new quarry Kliprug in Cape Town. We also have between 5 - 30 sub contractor’s trucks also running from us at any given time.
Volvo Single Axle Back Tipper
Driver: Leon Oelofse
Dawie Schroeder with the 5 cub Tipper
I am the Transport Manager (Dawie Schroeder)
and my right hand is Brian Saayman the Transport
Supervisor.
We also have a big rental department where
we lease machines from companies to supply
our big clients like Group Five and Power
Construction. We currently have 41 people in
our department and are a well balanced team
with a lot of experience.
Our mission for this year is to work on our
availability of our trucks, daily feedback on
Left to Right: Brian Saayman, Dawie Schroeder. costs and feedback to staff on the performance
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of their specific trucks or units. We also hope to expand the fleet and move more into the
Cape Town market.
I want to take this opportunity to thank my strong team and to wish them well for 2014.
We need, now more than ever, to work together to survive and show good profits in the
current economy.
Semi Back Tippers in Transport Fleet.
Semi 17 cub back tippers.
4 Axle Lowbed - Driver: Izak Schoeman.
Compliled by Dawie Schroeder
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DRIVERS OF THE YEAR 2013
Compiled by Dawie Schroeder
5 CUB TRUCK:
ANDRIES SAULS
Andries Sauls was awarded the 2013, Driver
of the Year, for the 5 cub Tipper Department.
Sauls is one of our seasoned drivers who
performs year on year. Thank you for all
the hard work!
10 KUB TIPPER:
JOHN LAKEY
John Lakey is die jaarlikse wenner vir drywer
van die 10 kub Tippers. Hy het alreeds ‘n PBIT
van R350 000 vir die laaste 10 maande
gewys. Baie geluk John!
Jy is ‘n voorbeeld vir al die drywers. Jou
toegewydheid is regtig ‘n riem onder die
hart. John is stiptelik elke oggend 06:00
by die werk en werk tot die werk klaar is,
al is dit 12 uur die aand!
17 CUB TRUCK:
LEON OELOFSE
Leon Oelofse was awarded the 2013, Driver
of the Year, for the 17 cub truck. His truck
had a total PBIT of almost R750 000 for
the year.
Thank you very much for your commitment
and hard work Leon. Let us see what we
can do in 2014!
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HOUSE OF HOPE
Compiled by Dawie Schroeder
It is with great pride that I give feedback on the “House of Hope” community project run
by Afrimat Worcester. I want to first start off by thanking the two main drivers of this
project - Davin Giles an Frans Conradie. “House of Hope” is a place of safety for victims
of abuse against women and children. It is a big farm house on a piece of land that is
owned by Afrimat.
Last year Mr. Giles and Conradie took it upon themselves to get this project off the
ground, and it has since been a massive success! There are a lot of moms and children
in the house and it helps people as far as Cape Town.
They mostly live off donations and any help in any form is much appreciated - especially
by the children. It was a very humbling experience when myself and my son dropped off
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some old toys, bicycles and food to them this morning. It truly shows a person how privileged
we actually are. This is a true reflection on how our company makes a big difference in many
people’s lives!
HOUSE OF HOPE NEWSLETTER
Worcester, December 2013
Greetings to all our Worcester House of Hope friends. What an exciting year we’ve had. So
many blessings and even the challenges were an opportunity to grow.
HIGHLIGHTS
We experienced major problems with our draining system on the farm. The system could
accommodate 6 people but now we had 15 people in the House. Afrimat graciously blessed us
with a whole new draining system. This is a great improvement. Afrimat, we want to assure
you that we appreciate the help.
Worcester Valley Church renovated one of our bathrooms by re-doing the bathroom floor.
This has also been a great help because we could now use both bathrooms (imagine using
one bathroom between 15 people).
Worcester House of Hope was blessed to receive donations/financial contributions from
both Worcester Rainbow Chickens and Afrimat during their annual golf days in October. We
used the donation from Rainbow to buy a new freezer and fridge and that of Afrimat for
the essential needs of the residents.
SERVICES RENDERED TO OUR WOMEN/CHILDREN
During August the women and staff attended a Plumbline course which focused on inner
healing to help them process traumatic experiences and turn them into meaningful opportunities.
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In November they attended the opening event of the “16 Days against woman and child
abuse” held by the Premier’s office in Rawsonville.
Afrimat hired a professional catering company “Sticky Fingers” to treat us with an early
Christmas lunch. This event had a dual function. Davin Giles wanted to introduce the Worcester
House of Hope project to his colleagues, both locally and from Head Office in Cape Town.
They were very impressed by what is happening in Bethel and we shared a wonderful day
with them. Not only were we blessed with a lovely lunch, but each child received a gift bag
with sweets and a toy.
STAFF MATTERS
In August Erena van Deventer, our Social Worker of the past three years, ended her services
as a full-time staff member to follow her calling at Kibbutz El Shammah, although she is still
supporting us and is available as a volunteer.
Cornee Claassen who has been a board member and lately a staff member, left us at the
end of November. Together with her husband they are moving to Graaff-Reinet where both
accepted new jobs. The Forerunners are no longer under the leadership of Worcester House
of Hope and has moved to Kibbutz El Shammah with Erena van Deventer.
Our Social Auxillary Worker Ilse Steenkamp joined the House of Hope staff in August. She
is leaving us to continue her career at Department of Social Development in Laingsburg
at the end of December. Verna Conradie succeeded Erena van Deventer as Social Worker in
September and in November Ingrid Cloete joined us as Administrator. We welcome them both!
Tommy Louw joined the team as a General Worker and is doing an excellent job in our garden.
We have 13 beds in the House and all of them are always occupied with the women and their
children. Once again we were blessed with the birth of a baby on 29 November 2013. Mother
and baby are both doing well.
Ingrid, Verna and Ilse.
Receiving the fridge & freezer from
Rainbow Chickens, Sonja with
Reinette de Jager.
Cornee with the children of
WHOH.
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MY PROFILE
Compiled by Piet Swartz
FLORIS ARCHIE CHARLES
FISHER
Position: Junior Quarry Foreman
Operation: Palmiet Quarry - Grabouw
Born in Worcester on 28 June 1991. He matriculated
at HTS Drostdy Worcester in 2009. Archie joined Afrimat
03 October 2011 as a trainee in the Health and Safety
Department. He completed a course in rock breaking.
In the Aspassa Audit he achieved 93.3% and is also
the safety representative for Palmiet Quarry. Archie is single and would like to become
a Quarry Manager in the next five years. He previously worked for Markhams as a salesman.
DENNIS JAMES HENDRICKS
Position: Loader Operator
Operation: Palmiet Quarry - Grabouw
Born in Grabouw on 15 September 1958. He attended a
school called Arrieskraal Primary School. Dennis joined
Afrimat in January 2010 as Loader Operator. He previously
worked for De Klerk Transport as a long distance driver.
Dennis and Marilyn have been happily married for 33
years, and they have 4 daughters. His ambition is to become a Quarry Foreman.
HENDRIK KUPIDO
Position: Dumper Operator
Operation: Palmiet Quarry - Grabouw
Born in Ceres, Kouebokkeveld on 29 July 1953. Hendrik
attended St. Andrews Primary School in Ceres.
He joined Prima Klipbrekers (Capmat) 22 March 2005
as a Dumper Operator. Hendrik has been married to
Johanna for 40 years, and they have 2 sons and 2
daughters. He is happy with his present situation.
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LONG SERVICE
DENNEGEUR
10JAAR: GIDEON NGXANGASH
15JAAR: MONGEZI KONQOBE
15JAAR: THOMAS WES
15JAAR: WELCOME NTISOLO
15JAAR: WILLIAM NDIBI
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ULUNDI
10JAAR: MD KHOZA
10JAAR: ES DLAMINI
10JAAR: SZ KHOZA
10JAAR: CE ZUNGU
10JAAR: MP NDLOVU
10JAAR: ME SHABANGU
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10JAAR: PM NTOMBELA
10JAAR: ON NGEMA
WORCESTER
5 JAAR DIENS
VAN LINKS NA REGS: FJ Walters (Factory Manager), Bongikhaya Ndinisa, Jabu Goloza, Masiphiwe Khuphiso,
Makuvelwane Gonye, Siyanda Makani, Dok Jan van Heerden (MD Afrimat Concrete Products).
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10 JAAR DIENS
VAN LINKS NA REGS: Headman Matyhila, FJ Walters (Factory Manager), Sivuyile Ngubo, Dok Jan van
Heerden (MD Afrimat Concrete Products).
20 JAAR DIENS
VAN LINKS NA REGS: FJ Walters (Factory Manager), Sidney Sihamba, Sunnyboy Makanda, Benedict
Khomoentso, Dok Jan van Heerden (MD Afrimat Concrete Products).
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NEW APPOINTMENTS
WHITNEY JACOBS
Whitney is aangestel by Dennegeur myn as ‘n Weegbrug
Operateur in Desember 2013. Sy is woonagtig in die Paarl.
Sy het gematrikuleer by Klein Nederburg Sekondêre Skool.
Sy het ook goeie ondervinding van die siviele bedryf. Haar
vorige werk was by Vusela Construction wat ‘n groot kliënt
van Afrimat Aggregates was.
BRENDA SLATTERY
Brenda Slattery joined Afrimat Readymix as their Human
Resources Manager in January 2014. For some she is
a familiar face as she previously worked as the
Regional Human Resources Manager at Lafarge SA
(Pty) Limited. Welcome to the Afrimat team Brenda.
MARCO BEKKER
Marco was appointed as an Assistant Accountant at Afrimat
Limited (Tygervalley) on 01 February 2014. He completed
his articles at Huysamen Westraad Incorporated in 2013.
JYOTI NAROTAM
Jyoti Narotam started as a Marketing Intern at Afrimat
Aggregates in Cape Town on 13 January 2014.
She was born in Worcester. Jyoti loves spending
time with her boyfriend and friends. She enjoys
summer, the beach and a good book.
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MARELI FOURIE
Mareli Fourie started as an HR Intern at Afrimat
Aggregates / Limited / Readymix in Cape Town on
13 January 2014.
JAMES VAN ZYL
James was employed as an Operational Financial
Manager at Afrimat Aggregates Cape Town on 01
November 2013.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to contribute
to Afrimat. What I’ve seen so far is an amazing team
of people and I am looking forward to working with
each and every one to achieve even greater results.
I am married and have a baby girl, my wife’s name is
Helene and our baby daughter’s name is Lily. Oh, one
last thing... Go Province!”
ACHIEVEMENTS
AFRIMAT SUCCESS STORY
Compiled by Johan Burger
As Afrimat is creating a culture of upliftment, performance driven and self-development,
some of the staff members took on this challenge with both hands and worked their way
towards these goals. One such member is Valerie
Hickley from Western Cape, Worcester.
She started working on the 29th April 2008 as a
general cleaner/tea lady at the Worcester office.
She also helped with administrative work in the office
in her spare time. During January 2012 we gave her
a chance to work in the laboratory where she
learned all about the material produced by Afrimat
and testing of it. She learned all the testing methods
as well as specifications of aggregates.
On the 1st of July 2013 she was promoted and started working at Brewelskloof quarry,
where she learned to work on the weighbridge. She now helps to organise trucks and
loads and work directly with the clients. She is very successful in her field and the quarry
manager Mike Coad is treasuring her with great admiration.
DENVER QUARRY
VERONICA MAJOKA
Veronica Majoka started working at Afrimat Aggregates
Eastern Cape in July 2007 as a cleaner/tea lady.
She was registered on the ABET programme and has
successfully completed ABET Level 4.
In November 2012 Veronica attended a course in Basic
Sampling and Testing of Construction Material.
Veronica was promoted to Lab Assistant in December
2013. We sincerely wish her well in her new endeavours.
DANINO KETCHIM
Danino Ketchim completed a Diesel Mechanic Level 1
course in December 2013. Congratulations Danino we
wish you luck with your future endeavours.
PETER CORBIN TUTORING
FOUNDATION
SUCCESS STORY
BOKANG BOTSANE
My name is Bokang Botsane (19). I matriculated in 2013 at Vusisizwe Senior Secondary
School with a Bachelor’s merit. I managed to get an aggregate of 70.2% for my efforts.
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I achieved all this because of a program
that Afrimat assists with at my school. After
being financially assisted by Afrimat, it
helped me relieve stress and boosted me to
work even harder. Through this programme
I managed to obtain 96% in maths in the final
exam. Afrimat played a huge role in my life
since 2012 when I started doing mathematics
with assistance of the Afrimat Mathematics
Awards programme. It was at the Grade 11
Award Ceremony when I was told that I was
to receive the award for Best Maths student.
I applied to study at the University of Cape
Town to do a course in Actuarial Science,
but I did not meet the requirements of 75%
and my application was unsuccessful.
I remember a quote which I lived by during my matric year and I quote as follow:
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruits thereof are sweet”
We need more people to do what Afrimat does to our lives as students. This year I will
further my studies at U.W.C in B.Com. Accounting. My biggest dream is to be a Chartered
Accountant.
A special thanks to my teachers M. Reggie Ceaser and Shaun Harmse.
HEALTH DRIVE
CAPE MEDICAL PLAN
Compiled by Andrea Etsebeth
On Friday 6 March, Cape Medical Plan offered
health checks at the Tygervalley Office to all
interested Afrimat staff.
Afrimat Management enthusiastically took
part in this health drive.
In the photo:
Carl Malan
(General Manager - Business Development)
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ONE-ON-ONE WITH
DAWIE SCHROEDER
NAME: Dawie Schroeder
POSITION: Transport Manager – Aggregates
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 1 June 2012
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 30 May 1977, Tubbergh – Western Cape.
STAR SIGN: Gemini
WEIGHT: Open for Discussion
FAMILY DETAILS: Married to Daleen, with 3 daughters and 1 boy.
Lee-Ann is 11, Divan 8, Mackenzie 2 and Blake 1 year old.
FAVOURITE FOOD: Bobotie
FAVOURITE DRINK: Unfortunately Coke
FAVOURITE MOVIE: Black Hawk Down
FAVOURITE ANIMAL: I already have 4 in the house…
FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME: Mountain Men
DREAM CAR: Porche 911
DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Alps
HOBBIES: Hunting and Fishing
PET HATE: To wait for decisions to be made
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HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME: I am doing my second B.comm
degree and with 4 busy bodies at home there is never enough time.
SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT ME: Worked in 6 different countries
in the Middle East and Africa, and in 5 of our provinces – so I have
been around.
SHE - MY SAFETY, HEALTH
& ENVIRONMENT
Compiled by Monty Coleman - Group SHE Manager
TOP WORKPLACE SAFETY TIPS
Maintain a clean work area. Not only will you remove
many hazards from a work area by keeping it clean,
but you will also provide a more productive work
environment for yourself and your employees.
Use guards and engineering solutions wherever
possible instead of relying on PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment). PPE is hard to police and uncomfortable
to wear. Find a way to prevent the exposure in the first
place. Your employees will be much more productive
if they are comfortable.
Assume your employees want to work safely and give
them that chance. Many safety incentive programmes
seem to be based on the idea that employees want to
get hurt and you have to bribe them not to stick their
hand in the machine. If you have that idea, then these
tips are not for you.
Give clear work instructions. Make sure
your employees know the right way to do
what you expect of them. Don’t just give
them a list of things not to do. Include
safety instructions in every procedure
you write.
Maintain the machinery in good working order. Many
times employees get into dangerous situations by
having to compensate for a machine defect or wear.
In the case of wear, it may have occurred so gradually
that they think it is normal.
A strong preventive maintenance programme makes
for a strong safety programme.
Spend time getting to know the work your employees
do. Even if you once did that job, it is likely it is done
differently by different people. Look at what people
are actually doing and compare this to what is written
in procedures. If the procedures are different from
the actual practice, find out why.
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Avoid unnecessary hazards. Look for new materials
or equipment that can eliminate the hazards your
employees are exposed to.
Maintain a clean work area, see the first workplace
safety tip above. Potential exposures to hazardous
material and conditions can be dramatically reduced simply by keeping the work area
clean. And the benefit in employee productivity and morale is worth the effort even
without the safety incentive.
HEALTH CARE
General Medical Scheme Information
WELL-INFORMED MEMBERS CRUCIAL TO MANAGING COSTS
Medical schemes, their members and service providers all have a part to play in controlling
medical inflation and a lot of this has to do with staying informed.
A big problem in the healthcare industry is a lack of balanced information and medical
scheme members are often in a weak position relative to consumers in other industries
regarding this.
A large part of a medical scheme’s responsibility is to provide members with information,
but it’s also a member’s responsibility to learn as much as they can. The medical scheme
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industry is complex and this is why it’s crucial for members to access as much information
as possible.
NEGOTIATING WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS:
Whilst medical schemes need to make every effort to educate their members properly about
benefits and the medical scheme environment, service providers in turn need to play their
part in not over-charging for their services. Schemes have a contract with their members,
but members must take responsibility for understanding and monitoring their own medical
expenses.
It is in members’ interest to negotiate pricing with service providers, so they can avoid
payment shortfalls.
This is very important in cases where doctors charge more than what a member’s product
allows for, as most products only pay up to medical scheme rates and any shortfalls will be
for the member’s personal account.
Making use of service providers with whom the scheme either has agreed tariffs, or a
knowledge of what they charge, is a good way to make benefits last longer. In addition
to this, paying a service provider in cash and then claiming from the scheme is also a
useful negotiating tool.
CHRONIC MEDICATION
Members who require chronic medication and treatment are usually more aware of what
their medical scheme covers and their annual expenditure.
Members can also save by asking their doctors to prescribe medicines included in a scheme’s
formularies. By using a preferred provider pharmacy the dispensing fee will be paid in full
by the scheme.
If members who don’t require chronic medication spoke to their doctors about using
generic medication where possible, it would also help to make their benefits last longer.
HOSPITALISATION
When it comes to hospital pre-authorisation, members should obtain first-hand ie. from their
medical scheme, information about any disclaimers and exclusions that may result in having
to pay co-payments and/or any shortfalls.
Some members believe that all categories of benefits should be exhausted by all possible
means. This type of mind-set is detrimental to the rest of the scheme’s members as it will
result in reduced reserves and an increase in subscriptions for all members.
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PATHOLOGY AND RADIOGRAPHY
Other areas of saving are pathology and radiology which contribute significantly to medical
inflation.
Duplication gives rise to unnecessary expense. Often diagnostic tests are repeated because
a member goes to a GP and then to a specialist and because results aren’t shared, the tests
are repeated.
X-rays and laboratory results are the property of the patient and members should inform
their doctor of any recent tests. Members are also entitled to clinical records from previous
doctors that may do away with the need for additional tests.
PATHOLOGY AND RADIOGRAPHY
Medical schemes can’t second-guess a treating doctor’s clinical opinion, but it is important
for doctors to be aware of the cost implications of their treatment decisions. Most doctors
agree with this; however there are some who don’t!
Medical schemes can assist with cost savings by analysing information they receive from
claims and then disseminating the findings to members via various information-sharing
mechanisms.
Medical schemes can operate more efficiently by trying to keep administration costs
within an acceptable range, even though medical costs increase faster than general inflation.
This then has a positive impact on overall subscription increases.
GLEN DOUGLAS MINE
Wellness Campaign
9 - 11 December 2013. Compiled by Ronel Rossow
• The aim of the campaign was to get the employees involved in their own health.
• 182 employees, Managers and contractors on site attended and went through various sessions.
• There were groups of 25 employees per session. Half of the group did formal training on
the wellness wheel with Care Works. The other half did screening.
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The wellness wheel included, physical health, psychological, spiritual, financial and sexual
health. Each participant had to evaluate themselves, and work on their wellbeing based on
this evaluation. This provided valuable information regarding a lack of knowledge amongst
employees with regard to these issues, and we based our posters on this information to
inform them.
• Out of all participants, 146 employees did HIV testing.
• Only 36 employees did not undergo the test.
• 26 of them already knew their positive status, and they are on a programme or already
on treatment.
• Only 10 employees did not know their status by the end of December 2013.
• The screening was done to test for different diseases.
• Hospice tested for High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, HIV, TB and Diabetes.
• Midvaal Local Authority provided the test material for the HIV and TB tests.
• CANSA did the PSA tests (prostate gland) for males above 40.
• One on One was in charge of weight, height (Body mass index) hip waist ratio and muscle
fat distribution.
• One on One also presented a fitness challenge, and about 85% of the entrants participated.
• On Site X-Rays did the 3 yearly chest x-rays.
• Noise banns serviced the employee’s Noise-Banns.
• The WPE’s (Workplace Peer Educators) helped Sr. Ronel Rossouw with a small presentation
in the form of dramas and plays throughout the campaign.
They also helped with the co-ordination and fluency of the programme.
• Everyone received juice and health bars at the end of their session after handing in their
Wellness Passport.
• It was very informative and the employees enjoyed the sessions.
Sr. Ronel Rossouw organiser of the event with
Peer educator, Benedict Nthonyana (plant
Foreman) assisting on one of the days.
Frank Thusi going in for his chest X-Rays.
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• One on One presented a prize for the fittest of the fittest
• The winner of the Wellness challenge:
- The male winner was Mr Benedict Ntonyana.
- The female winner was Sonja van Niekerk.
• Afrimat Workplace Peer Educators: Ms Linky Malatji, Ms Idah Thamane, Mr Benedict
Nthonyane, Ms Anna Sekoai, Mr Sipho Dlangamandla and Sr. Ronel Rossouw and
Ms. Fumane Naledi.
• The whole campaign was a lot of fun, and very informative.
Below: Fitness challenge, Andrew O’Grady
(Foreman Plant).
Below:
Group of workers waiting to go through screening.
Below:
Worker busy with tests with Sr from CANSA.
Below: Worker busy service his Noise Banns
(PPE) with Pam from Hass.
Below: Thabo Mahloane with his wellness wheel, Below: Sonja van Niekerk busy with fitness
busy with screening with Sr from Hospice.
challenge.
Sonja van Niekerk, the winner of the ladies fitness
Christiaan Nijeboer (2nd male winner of the
Fitness Challenge) receiving refreshments after challenge.
his challenge and screening.
Willem Hatting (mine manager) - going through From Left to right: Benedict Nthonyana (Winner),
his screening tests.
Instructor of One on One, Linky Malatji 3rd place
lady, instructor of One on One, Lucas Bokaba 3rd
place male and Blanch Scriven 2nd lady.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Petrus (Weighbridge Clerk
at Afrimat Aggregates Eastern Cape) and Roeline
on the arrival of their bundle of joy Petruline,
born on Saturday, 8 February 2014.
Petruline weighed a bouncy 3.2 kg at birth.
Congratulations to James (Operational Financial
Manager at Afrimat Aggregates Cape Town) and
Helene van Zyl on the birth of their little princess
Lily Mari, born on 13 Feb 2014 at 16h22, weighing
3.12kg, with a length of 52cm.
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Christelle en haar man Johan Strauss.
Christelle is Ontvangs/Administratiewe
Klerk by Boublok. Hul het ‘n nuwe babadogtertjie Jo–Lee ryker geword op 12
Augustus 2013. Dit is hul tweede kindjie.
Congratulations to Elissen Cupido and family on the
birth of their second born son Aydan Cupido. Aydan was
born on the 4th of February 2014 weighing 3.6kg.
Both mother and son are doing well.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Mareli Fourie and
Hendrikjan Mosca who got engaged on the
13th of February 2014. Wishing you both an
eternity of love and happiness together.
AFRIMAT QUIZ
In which year was Afrimat formed from the merger of
Lancaster and Prima? A 2000 B 2006 C 2008
Please mail your answer to
[email protected] and find out if you are a winner in our next edition.
We would like to sincerely thank you for your contribution in the form of articles and photos for this
edition of Afrimatters. We really appreciate all the effort and excitement.
For the JUNE edition please ensure that you send me all your articles with photos (and remember to
add the names to the photos) on or before 5 May 2014 to [email protected].
invites contributions from our readers.