{"id":6935,"date":"2025-12-16T08:58:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T08:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=6935"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:04:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:04:04","slug":"leaving-no-one-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/leaving-no-one-behind\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaving no-one behind"},"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_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #c6c398;\">Leaving <\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">no-one behind<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 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_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Thriving communities are built when everyone has the chance to be seen, supported and included.<br \/>This year, Exxaro strengthened its commitment to ensuring that vulnerable groups, from children with critical illnesses to communities battling TB, exclusion, or inequality, receive the care and support they deserve. Through partnerships, awareness campaigns and acts of service, our people showed what it means to live the values of compassion, dignity and shared humanity. Together, we worked to ensure that no-one is left behind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><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\"><h3><strong>Honouring young warriors on World Cancer Day<\/strong><\/h3>\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>Exxaro partnered with the Reach For A Dream Foundation to bring hope to young cancer patients at the Zakithi Nkosi Clinical Haematology Centre of Excellence at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Through puppet shows, creative activities and thoughtful goodie bags, we honoured the courage of children facing life-threatening illnesses and reinforced our commitment to a future where no-one faces cancer alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_0 et_pb_row_inner et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_0 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PHOTO-2025-02-04-14-15-411.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PHOTO-2025-02-04-14-15-411.jpg\" width=\"1707\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC09988-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC09988-copy-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC09988-copy-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-776\" title=\"DSC09988 copy\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><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\"><h3><strong>Standing together to end TB<\/strong><\/h3>\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>Thubelihle Clinic, in partnership with the Department of Health and supported by Exxaro Matla Coal Clinic, hosted a TB awareness and screening event in Kriel to mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day and spread the message: <strong><em>Yes! We can end TB<\/em><\/strong>. Residents of all ages received free screenings, education and support, helping drive early detection and improved access to treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><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\"><h3><strong>Championing inclusion through Albinism awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/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>Matla Mine hosted an event themed <strong><em>Different looks, Equal worth<\/em><\/strong> to promote understanding, celebrate diversity, and raise awareness about the challenges faced by people living with albinism. Through our partnership with Vision for Change, 35 individuals also received eye tests and will benefit from follow-up care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_2 et_pb_row_inner et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_4 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC03336.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC03336.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC03336.jpg 1000w, 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hands<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><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>Our business units rolled up their sleeves to honour Madiba\u2019s legacy through acts of service that uplifted some of our most vulnerable communities:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/09\/05\/mandela-month-its-still-in-our-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to view the full article from the previous edition.<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image 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\/09\/Nelson_Mandela_Day_logo.svg-copy.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nelson_Mandela_Day_logo.svg-copy.png 600w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Nelson_Mandela_Day_logo.svg-copy-480x477.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-5207\" title=\"Nelson_Mandela_Day_logo.svg copy\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 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_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div 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