{"id":126,"date":"2025-05-23T05:03:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T05:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=126"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:02:11","slug":"exxaros-leeuwpan-mine-empowers-top-10-learners-with-laptops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/05\/23\/exxaros-leeuwpan-mine-empowers-top-10-learners-with-laptops\/","title":{"rendered":"Exxaro\u2019s Leeuwpan Mine Empowers Top\u00a010\u00a0Learners\u00a0with\u00a0Laptops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Exxaro\u2019s Leeuwpan Mine Empowers <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"difl_heading_anim_0 difl_heading_anim et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df-anim-heading-container\">\n                <h4 class=\"headline-animation letter type-letter-flip\" data-anmi='{\"transition_type\":\"letter\",\"animation_type\":\"type-letter-flip\",\"delay\":3000,\"duration\":1000,\"easing\":\"easeInBack\",\"mass\":1,\"stiffness\":80,\"damping\":10,\"velocity\":0}' > <span class=\"infix words-wrapper\"><span class=\"is-visible\"><span class=\"in\">T<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span> <span class=\"in\">1<\/span><span class=\"in\">0<\/span> <span class=\"in\">L<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">n<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span> <span class=\"in\">w<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">h<\/span> <span class=\"in\">L<\/span><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n            <\/div><\/div><div class=\"difl_heading_anim_1 difl_heading_anim et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df-anim-heading-container\">\n                <h4 class=\"headline-animation letter type-letter-flip\" data-anmi='{\"transition_type\":\"letter\",\"animation_type\":\"type-letter-flip\",\"delay\":3000,\"duration\":1000,\"easing\":\"easeInBack\",\"mass\":1,\"stiffness\":80,\"damping\":10,\"velocity\":0}' > <span class=\"infix words-wrapper\"><span class=\"is-visible\"><span class=\"in\">T<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span> <span class=\"in\">1<\/span><span class=\"in\">0<\/span> <span class=\"in\">L<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">n<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n            <\/div><\/div><div class=\"difl_heading_anim_2 difl_heading_anim et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df-anim-heading-container\">\n                <h4 class=\"headline-animation letter type-letter-flip\" data-anmi='{\"transition_type\":\"letter\",\"animation_type\":\"type-letter-flip\",\"delay\":3000,\"duration\":1000,\"easing\":\"easeInBack\",\"mass\":1,\"stiffness\":80,\"damping\":10,\"velocity\":0}' > <span class=\"infix words-wrapper\"><span class=\"is-visible\"><span class=\"in\">w<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">h<\/span> <span class=\"in\">L<\/span><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The commitment to education in the Victor Khanye Local Municipality (VKLM) continues to yield remarkable results, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Exxaro\u2019s Leeuwpan mine, GoMaths, and other key partners. During the matric awards ceremony held on 7 February 2025, Exxaro reaffirmed its dedication to academic excellence by recognising the top 10 performing learners of 2024 in the VKLM circuit with brand-new laptops, bags, and headphones.<\/p>\n<p>Tebogo Leepile, Exxaro\u2019s Group Manager for Social Impact, expressed immense pride in the achievements of the learners, particularly highlighting a 22.9% improvement in the matric pass rate at Swartklip Combined School.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue06a<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><strong>\u201cIt\u2019s an honour to be part of this historic moment. The matric class of 2024 has made us proud, and we celebrate their hard work and determination,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> said Tebogo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>She emphasised the role of education in addressing socio-economic challenges in mining communities, stating,\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue06a<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><strong>\u201cWe believe systemic issues like unemployment and poverty can only be tackled through collaboration. Partnerships like these allow us to make a lasting impact.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The GoMaths initiative, led by Lebang Nong, has played a crucial role in this success. Contracted to support five local schools, GoMaths provided Grade 9 and Grade 12 learners with academic assistance in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Accounting, alongside additional support in Life Sciences, Economics, and Geography.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue06a<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><strong>\u201cOur goal is to maintain a minimum pass rate of 65%, ensuring university access and potential bursary opportunities,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> Nong explained.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0J9A1160-scaled-1.jpg\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0J9A1160-scaled-1.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0J9A1160-scaled-1-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0J9A1160-scaled-1-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0J9A1160-scaled-1-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1707px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-129\" title=\"0J9A1160\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Tebogo Leepile, Exxaro\u2019s Group Manager for Social Impact, at the matric awards ceremony held on 7 February 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Thanks to these interventions, the Victor Khanye Circuit saw a significant improvement, with its overall matric pass rate increasing from 78.8% in 2023 to 83.2% in 2024. Learners were also provided with scientific calculators and textbooks, ensuring they had the necessary tools to excel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Recognising the outstanding performance of the top 10 matriculants, Exxaro\u2019s Leeuwpan mine awarded each of them with laptops, backpacks, and headphones, equipping them for their next academic journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_icon_3 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue06a<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\u00a0Tebogo commended their dedication and hinted at further educational support in the future.<em><strong> \u201cWe have heard the call for STEM and school management support, and we are committed to exploring additional ways to assist learners in their higher education aspirations,\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>she concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_d4_element dnxte_thumbs_gallery_parent dnxte_thumbs_gallery_parent_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_d4_element dnxte_thumbs_gallery_parent 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