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EASIER LIVING AHEAD FOR BRONWYNN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ntebo Mothibeli | HR Time Administrator, Human Resources

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Ntebo Mothibeli A VERY HAPPY MOMENT

Ntebo Mothibeli joined Kumba in 2007 as a clerk and worked her way through the ranks to her present position.

“Although we knew Envision was going to pay us out in December, it was such a happy moment — quite unbelievable really — when we heard just how much it was going to be. There’s been so much excitement since then.

“This money is going to benefit both my immediate family and my extended family. My husband and I plan to invest it wisely for the future. We’re going to pay off some debts, but this is big and it is meant for big things. We live in a rented mine house at the moment and now we can start planning to buy our own place in Kathu during 2012.

“I want my children to say to people, ‘My mom bought this house thanks to Envision — I’m not sure what it was, but I’m sure it was a good thing!’”

Ntebo says it’s a privilege to work for a company such as Kumba.

“We know this money comes from the hard work put in by both management and employees and we know more is to come if we are committed to serving the company and doing things by the book. We must work harder and smarter and this hard work and loyalty will bring a reward.”