Kumba contributes R1 million to the Top 20 Northern Cape Matriculants

With an impressive 87.3%, the class of 2024 has achieved the highest national matric pass rate in South African history. The milestone was accomplished by 615 429 learners who passed their National Senior Certificate, of which 47.8% of the candidates produced Bachelor passes.

Recognising the feat achieved by the class of 2024, Kumba Iron Ore has contributed R1 million to the Top 20 learners who produced the best academic results in the Northern Cape. Each of the twenty students will receive R50,000 to use towards their tertiary studies.

Providing detail on Kumba’s financial package to the learners, Northern Cape Hub Corporate Affairs Manager at Kumba Iron Ore – Adriana Slambert outlines the importance of supporting education in the province.

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“The role that education plays regarding the development of young people is key to unlocking their potential. Seeing the Northern Cape matric pass rate climb from 75.8% in 2023 to 84.2% in 2024, is a testament to the dedication required to achieve academic excellence by both the learners and the Department of Basic Education.

As an organisation that values the importance of education, this contribution reflects Anglo American’s Sustainable Mine Plan, which focuses on education as one of its strategic pillars and a vehicle needed to building thriving communities.

Through our various education initiatives in the form of incentives schemes, bursaries, Professional in Training programs and infrastructure development, we will continue to personify our Purpose of reimagining mining to improve people’s lives.”

In addition to the contribution made to the Northern Cape Top20, through the Anglo American South Africa (AASA) Education Program, Kumba Iron Ore has invested over R140million to bolster education in its host communities over the last 3 years.

Responding to Kumba Iron Ore’s contribution to local education, Northern Cape MEC for Education – Abraham Vosloo, shares the value of partnering with Kumba Iron Ore.

“Kumba has a track record of being committed to changing the social conditions of our people, education is one but one sector that they focus on.

We have the opportunity to engage with Kumba’s executive team throughout the year and align on priorities as we serve the same communities.  We appreciate Kumba Iron Ore’s donation to the students and their commitment to education”.