Riaan du Plessis, Author at Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions

28AprApril 28, 2023

Broad-Based Livelihoods (BBL) Program in Merafong Empowers Thousands, Celebrated by Industry Leaders

In a world where mining is often synonymous with environmental degradation and social upheaval, one company is rewriting the script.... read more

28AprApril 28, 2023

CareerBuild: Empowering Youth for a Better Future

By Riaan du Plessis

CareerBuild, an innovative program designed to empower young people in South Africa, has made a powerful impact in the lives... read more

31AugAugust 31, 2022

Socio-Economic Development for Communities in South Africa

By Riaan du Plessis

Umsizi specialises in Socio-Economic Development (SED). What is SED and how does it help bring real positive change to our... read more

20AprApril 20, 2022

Engaging with Stakeholders: Don’t overlook this key to successful projects

By Riaan du Plessis

Engaging with stakeholders is a vital component to ensuring that Socio-Economic Development (SED) projects are effective. The concept of engaging... read more

23NovNovember 23, 2021

Corporate Social Investment – Changing Lives, Not Just Ticking Boxes

By Riaan du Plessis

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the obligation of each corporation to conduct itself in such a way that it improves... read more

05NovNovember 5, 2021

SLP A-Z: Everything you need to know about Social and Labour Plans

By Riaan du Plessis

What is a Social and Labour Plan? A Social and Labour Plan is a document which South Africa’s Department of Mineral... read more

13AugAugust 13, 2021

Mining Charter and Social and Labour Plan Consulting Services

By Riaan du Plessis

Umsizi’s Mining Charter and Social and Labour Plan Consulting Services: Why these Regulations Exist and why they are Important The story of... read more

13AugAugust 13, 2021

Mining Charter III Compliance: Here’s What You Need To Know

By Riaan du Plessis

The Department of Mineral Resources developed Mining Charter III with great ambitions: To ensure transformation in an industry which has... read more

23JulJuly 23, 2021

UMSIZI set out to proactively pursue an improved BBBEE Score

By Riaan du Plessis

In 2020, UMSIZI set out to proactively pursue an improved BBBEE Score In order to improve our previous BBBEE score of... read more

31MayMay 31, 2021

How is Socio-Economic Development an element of Black Economic Empowerment?

By Riaan du Plessis

Socio-economic development (SED) contributions can be non-monetary or monetary. They can be for individuals or communities. Individuals are classified as... read more

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