TPi March 2015

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Ulundi project: Robor gives back During 2012, at the request of the Ward 10 Councillor and the Deputy Mayor of the Ulundi Local Municipality in South Africa, Robor put in place plans to erect a community hall for the community of Goqo Residence. community by Minister Buthelezi took place on 10 th December 2014.

Robor has invested in a number of socio-economic projects in recent years. Most of these investments have been in education, through bursaries and sponsoring schools within the area in which Robor operates. In 2012 Robor financially assisted Cotlands, a non-profit early childhood development organisation, towards its operational costs. In 2013 the company bought computer equipment and paid for Cotland’s facilitators to take part in a learning programme to obtain an accredited qualification in Early Childhood Development NQF Level 4. In 2014 Robor again donated an additional amount towards Cotland’s operational costs. Robor also makes contributions to underprivileged children, the aged

The project started with the Buthelezi Traditional Council making the land available. Robor had the land cleared and erected a steel structure during 2013. Once the structure had been erected it became clear that the structure alone would not be usable by the community, or service the community’s full needs. Robor then decided to construct a complete building around the structure, and also ensured that essential services were provided to the community. Robor contracted with Gonal Construction to build the hall during 2014, with contributions also being made by Kansai Plascon, PPC, Jo-Jo Tanks and the Ulundi Municipality. The official handover of the building to the

Mangosuthu Buthelezi at the official handover of the community building

and various charity organisations working within its community.

Due to the continued support from Robor employees who, during the year, purchased second-hand books and raffle tickets for various hampers, the amount of R5000 was raised and handed over to the Kempton Park SPCA animal welfare organisation.

Robor – South Africa info@robor.co.za www.robor.co.za

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