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    Implementation of Social and Labour Plans within the Mining Industry in South Africa
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023) Bambo, Lepelle Lovedaliah; Olaleye, Oluwole
    The research study explored the implementation of Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) within the mining industry in South Africa, with a specific focus on the challenges of collaborative governance and planning. The research focused on Govan Mbeki andDipaleseng municipal areas within the Gert Sibande District in the Mpumalanga Province. The study found that mining companies did not collaboratively identify, design and implement the SLPs with community stakeholders within the stipulated timeframe and budget as per the Mining Charter. There has been clear responsibility shifting among stakeholders, with little understanding of what the SLPs are, absence of collaborative governance and planning, and lack of monitoring and evaluation of SLPs by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). Based on the above-mentioned findings, the study recommends that (i) the mining companies should consult and share approved SLPs with mine communities, traditional leaders and other relevant stakeholders during the Integrated Development Planning consultation process; (ii) mining houses/mining rights holders should provide feedback to community stakeholders on progress of SLP project implementation, challenges and collaboratively work on proposed amendments of SLPs where applicable; (iii) DMRE should develop a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the implementation of the SLPs in partnership with relevant municipalities; (iv) DMRE should facilitate roadshows in affected mining communities to educate and empower communities about SLPs, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), the Mining Charter and the Mining Charter implementation guidelines