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Mineworkers Development Agency

Automated extract, not yet reviewed

Mineworkers Development Agency implements public employment and community development work in North West mining communities, including education/ECD support, food security, greening, health and care, placemaking, training and enterprise support.

Listed in: Jobs for Nature

Footprint

102 work sites in 7 catchments across North West. 26 are greening and environment sites, which count for the fund. 61 sites fall inside a strategic water source area.
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  • Mineworkers Development Agency sites, sized by count. Nearby sites group together until you zoom in
  • Strategic water source area
  • A22 (Limpopo)62
  • A21 (Limpopo)26
  • C42 (Vaal)7
  • C24 (Vaal)4
  • A23 (Limpopo)1
  • C25 (Vaal)1
  • C43 (Vaal)1

Site locations are approximate, based on addresses.

Layers: DWS quaternary catchments (CSIR ArcGIS) · SANBI Strategic Water Source Areas 2017 · both queried 7 Oct 2026 · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors, greyscale · Catchments without a local name show the DWS tertiary code and water management area

Catchment and water source area for each site come from a spatial join of its geocoded point with the national layers. Not checked on the ground.

Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments; Strategic Water Source Areas (2017)

People employed

Counted from payroll records. Totals only. No personal data. Participants exclude supervisors, timekeepers and admin. Positive exits are payroll exit reasons, not follow-up.

3,290

different people across 4 rounds · payroll-backed

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

666

worked in two rounds, and 978 in all three

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

1,102

worked at greening and environment sites, the work this fund pays for

Sources: Programme payroll records · Greening sites only

Whole programme and greening sites only
All roundsParticipantsWomenUnder 35With a disabilityPositive exits
Whole programme3,29065.2%62.3%2272
Greening sites only1,10266.7%57.2%067
Participants by round
RoundParticipantsWomenUnder 35Left for a jobLeft to studyPermanent job or enterprise
R11,74365.9%61.9%4356
R21,56468.5%57.1%4467
R31,35869.9%54%0572
R41,27566.5%64.7%25424

Sources: Programme payroll records · Summary and exit reasons by round

Exit reasons as recorded on payroll. There is no follow-up of people after they leave. Positive exits: left for a job, further studies, or permanent employment or enterprise.

Evidence

All 158 results cleared for the demo, grouped by category. Each shows its confidence label, source, page and caveat.

Automated extract, not yet reviewed. These results were extracted automatically from Mineworkers Development Agency's reports and have not been checked line by line. Mineworkers Development Agency reports are cited by name and page only. They are not published or available for download. Every environmental result is partner-reported. Nothing is independently verified yet.

Food Security (27)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 Number of Food gardens established, Round 2

    1,018 food gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.9, targets table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 Number of bunches/heads of vegetables delivered to feeding projects, Round 2

    3,712 bunches/heads of vegetablesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.9, targets table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 Number of people benefitting from food gardens, Round 2

    17,793 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.9, targets table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Poultry Production, Round 2

    13 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Plant Production, Round 2

    11 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 — Number of gardens established & maintained, Round 3

    1,161 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 — Total size of the gardens Actual number of square metres prepared for farming -, Round 3

    62,469 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 — No. of people benefitting from gardens, Round 3

    5,356 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 — Vegetables Planted (list of type of crops), Round 3

    5 crop typesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 5 — No. of bunches/heads of vegetables delivered to feeding projects or sold, Round 3

    2,174 bunches/heads of vegetablesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 — Number of patients on chronic medication benefitting from food gardens, Round 3

    3,045 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 — Value of crops sold, Round 3

    16,675 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Poultry Production (Agriculture) — Covers all aspects such as breeds; nutrition; layers; health and disease prevention systems, Round 3

    20 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Plant Production (Agriculture) — Identification for soil preparation; crops to be planted; understanding of organic pest control; mulching and improving soil fertility, Round 3

    20 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Supporting patients on chronic medication through food gardens, Round 4, Q1

    0 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Establish food gardens across sites (m²), Round 4, Q1

    7,200 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Planting seasonal crops, Round 4, Q1

    8 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Maintenance of food gardens (m²), Round 4, Q1

    12,137 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Crop sales (Rand Value), Round 4, Q1

    1,092 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Donating lower grade crops to ECD centres & poor households, Round 4, Q1

    69 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Value of crops sold/donated, Round 4, Q1

    750 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Supporting patients on chronic medication through food gardens, Round 4, Q2

    0 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Establish food gardens across sites (m²), Round 4, Q2

    14,695 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Planting seasonal crops, Round 4, Q2

    7 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Maintenance of food gardens (m²), Round 4, Q2

    47,175 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Donating lower grade crops to ECD centres & poor households, Round 4, Q2

    282 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • participants expanded gardens across all the sites, Round 4, Q2

    7,495 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Organisational Capacity & Sustainability (12)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 Total size of the Farming area Actual number of square metres prepared for farming -, Round 2

    88,688 square metresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.9, targets table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Early Childhood Development, Round 2

    20 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Carpentry, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Painting and Glazing, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Plumbing, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • LP Gas Safety, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Green Crete, Round 2

    30 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Wi-Fi Installation and Automation, Round 2

    5 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Internet, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.12, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Vemi and Thermal Compost and Pest Control, Round 2

    75 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.12, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 15 skip bins placed in strategic places around the community, Round 2

    15 skip binsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Number of participants who left the programme, Round 2

    286 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.5, pathways table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Placemaking (22)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 Number of storm water drains unblocked, Round 2

    208 storm water drainsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.9, targets table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 Roads levelled and potholes filled (m), Round 2

    6,346 metresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.9, targets table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Bricklaying and Plastering, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Roadwork (Pothole Repair), Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 — Number of Storm Water drains unblocked, Round 3

    324 stormwater drainsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 — Paved roads cleared of grass and soil (km), Round 3

    156 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 — Roads levelled and potholes filled (m), Round 3

    15,020 metresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Road Marking (Infrastructure) — Operate mechanical painting machine for remarking, Round 3

    19 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Unblocking storm water drains, Round 4, Q1

    17 stormwater drainsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Cleaning & maintaining public facilities (m²), Round 4, Q1

    44,130 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Removal of soil and grass on paved roads (km), Round 4, Q1

    14 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Levelling internal roads and filling potholes (m), Round 4, Q1

    850 mPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Repairing leaking taps and pipes (War on Leaks), Round 4, Q1

    1 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Advocacy around water conservation, Round 4, Q1

    2 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Unblocking storm water drains, Round 4, Q2

    54 stormwater drainsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Cleaning & maintaining public facilities (m²), Round 4, Q2

    147,619 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Removal of soil and grass on paved roads (km), Round 4, Q2

    47 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Levelling internal roads and filling potholes (m), Round 4, Q2

    2,810 mPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Repairing leaking taps and pipes (War on Leaks), Round 4, Q2

    6 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Advocacy around water conservation, Round 4, Q2

    7 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • storm water drains unblocked during the quarter, Round 4, Q2

    37 drainsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants trained in Plastering and Brick Laying, Round 4, Q2

    20 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Greening & Environment (22)

  • Waste Management, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 — Number of refuse bags filled, Round 3

    20,900 refuse bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 — Area of invasive plant species removed (m²), Round 3

    192,125 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 — Area of waste picking covered (m²), Round 3

    4,504,480 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 — Number of illegal dumping sites cleared, Round 3

    1,609 illegal dumping sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 5 — Area of waste picking covered (m²), Round 3

    959,595 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Clear illegal dumping sites, Round 4, Q1

    140 illegal dumping sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Waste picking and filing up refuse bags to send to landfill sites (m²), Round 4, Q1

    230,211 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Number of refuse bags collected, Round 4, Q1

    1,056 bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Grass cutting in public spaces (m²), Round 4, Q1

    35,933 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Invasive plant species removal (m²), Round 4, Q1

    26,157 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Advocacy around climate change and environmental issues, Round 4, Q1

    2 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Grass cutting (m²), Round 4, Q1

    15,912 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Clear illegal dumping sites, Round 4, Q2

    439 illegal dumping sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Waste picking and filing up refuse bags to send to landfill sites (m²), Round 4, Q2

    638,208 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Number of refuse bags collected, Round 4, Q2

    4,833 bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Grass cutting in public spaces (m²), Round 4, Q2

    140,893 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Invasive plant species removal (m²), Round 4, Q2

    46,188 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Advocacy around climate change and environmental issues, Round 4, Q2

    17 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Grass cutting (m²), Round 4, Q2

    90,405 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • illegal dumping sites cleared during this quarter, Round 4, Q2

    299 sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • refuse bags filled during this quarter, Round 4, Q2

    3,777 bagsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Health & Care (14)

  • First Aid, Round 2

    650 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 — Number of Health facilities assisted, Round 3

    2 health facilitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 — Number of beneficiaries supported with bio-medical services (HIV testing & STI screening, PEP & PREP), Round 3

    15,165 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 — Number of beneficiaries supported with behavioural programmes, Round 3

    2,152 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Regenerative Farming Practices (Agriculture) — Improving soil health; increasing biodiversity and organic pest control, Round 3

    40 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Community Health Care (Health and Care) — Assist the client and significant other to manage home based health care, Round 3

    19 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Assisting at health facilities, Round 4, Q1

    3 health facilitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Home based care, Round 4, Q1

    0 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Advocacy around GBV, lifestyle diseases & other social ills, Round 4, Q1

    0 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 5 participants that were invited to attend GBV training at the Bojanala Wellness centre, Round 4, Q1

    5 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Assisting at health facilities, Round 4, Q2

    4 health facilitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Home based care, Round 4, Q2

    16 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Advocacy around GBV, lifestyle diseases & other social ills, Round 4, Q2

    1 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • health facilities assisted with cleaning and queue marshalling, Round 4, Q2

    3 facilitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, Health and Care

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Employment & Livelihoods (16)

  • New Venture Creation, Round 2

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.11, training table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have moved onto better roles as a result of the programme, Round 2

    30 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.5, pathways table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of the programme, Round 2

    3 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.5, pathways table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have started or been able to sustain enterprise as a result of the programme, Round 2

    1 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.5, pathways table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 — Number of Enterprises established and supported/Incubated, Round 3

    10 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Sustainable Rural Development (SMME Development) — Focus on marketing analysis; customer needs and creating sustainable low investment business models that are tailored for rural settings, Round 3

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Digital Business Branding (SMME Development) — Enabling the participants to build a strong business brand; digital marketing strategies and social media engagement; equipping participants with techniques to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement, Round 3

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Reasons participants left the programme: Found better jobs, Round 3

    83 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.5-6, Table 1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have moved onto better roles as a result of the programme. Better = higher paying / longer-term work, Round 3

    45%Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of the programme, Round 3

    4%Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have started or been able to sustain enterprise as a result of the programme, Round 3

    3%Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Financial literacy training by Grounded Media (funded by OUTsurance Imali Yam and Toyota Financial Services), Round 3

    367 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Agri Marketing, Business and Finance Skills training hosted by the Bojanala Wellness and Safety Centre, Round 3

    5 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Confirmed participants running their own micro enterprises (kitchen ware, linen, clothes, food stuffs), Round 3

    33 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Incubating and supporting enterprises, Round 4, Q1

    1 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Incubating and supporting enterprises, Round 4, Q2

    7 enterprisesPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

Training & Skills (19)

  • Siyaqoba programme training workshops participants in Wonderkop 26, Round 2

    365 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: End User Computing (EUC) (SMME Development) — Foundational digital literacy skills; enabling participants effective use of computers and applications including Microsoft Office tools, Round 3

    10 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Early Childhood Development (Education) — Work with families and communities to support Early Childhood Development, Round 3

    19 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Training: Security Practice (Infrastructure) — Conduct a security patrol in an area of responsibility, Round 3

    20 participants trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.12, Table 3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Entrepreneurship Training by the University of Pretoria (funded by Sibanye Stillwater), Round 3

    6 Agripreneurs trainedPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Litter picking (m²), Round 4, Q1

    99,401 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Donated 50 packets of onions, Round 4, Q1

    50 packetsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 19 packets of green pepper, Round 4, Q1

    19 packetsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • donated 15 heavy duty brooms, Round 4, Q1

    15 broomsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Welkom site was established in December with 100 participants on-boarded and working for the month, Round 4

    100 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Litter picking (m²), Round 4, Q2

    387,876 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • participants and Team Leaders recruited, on-boarded and worked in March 2026 at Matlosana, Round 4, Q2

    98 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Team Leaders recruited, on-boarded and worked in March 2026 at Matlosana, Round 4, Q2

    4 Team LeadersPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Virginia participants recruited and on-boarded, Round 4, Q2

    50 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • additional participants recruited and on-boarded at Welkom, Round 4, Q2

    50 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • participants trained in Early Childhood Development, Round 4, Q2

    20 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • distance of paved and tarred roads cleaned of grass and washed-over soil, Round 4, Q2

    32.7 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants attended seedling production workshop, Round 4, Q2

    30 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants attended introduction to bee-keeping and honey production workshop, Round 4, Q2

    20 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Pathways & Livelihoods (6)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 — Number of people trained, Round 3

    187 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 — Public spaces cleaned & maintained (m²), Round 3

    1,050,807 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 5 — Area of grass cut (m²), Round 3

    363,904 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 — Area of grass cut (m²), Round 3

    194,351 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 6 — Number of learners benefiting, Round 3

    7,417 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 5 — *Number of patients benefiting from our work at clinics, Round 3

    44,858 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Education (20)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 — Number of classrooms cleaned, Round 3

    172 classroomsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 — Number of Teacher assistants, Round 3

    26 teacher assistantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 — Number of toilets cleaned daily, Round 3

    100 toiletsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 7 — Number of learner benefiting from scholar patrols, Round 3

    3,608 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 8 — Number of Schools Supported, Round 3

    9 schoolsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 9 — Number of ECD centres Supported, Round 3

    11 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.11

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Cleaning classrooms & toilets daily, Round 4, Q1

    166 classroomsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Assisting teachers and carrying out administrative functions, Round 4, Q1

    36 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Learners benefitting from Scholar patrols, Round 4, Q1

    3,037 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Supporting ECD centres, Round 4, Q1

    6 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Hosting reading clubs and Homework classes, Round 4, Q1

    0 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • deployed eight participants that are working as facilitators at the Marikana Youth Centre, Round 4, Q1

    8 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Cleaning classrooms & toilets daily, Round 4, Q2

    204 classroomsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Assisting teachers and carrying out administrative functions, Round 4, Q2

    28 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Learners benefitting from Scholar patrols, Round 4, Q2

    7,125 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Supporting ECD centres, Round 4, Q2

    12 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Hosting reading clubs and Homework classes, Round 4, Q2

    2 count (unit not stated)Partner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • ECD centres surveyed in Marikana, Round 4, Q2

    14 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • ECD centres selected that require additional children's toilets, Round 4, Q2

    3 ECD centresPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • learners benefitted from Scholar patrols at the Primary schools, Round 4, Q2

    4,088 learnersPartner-reported

    Sources: Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Labels used: Partner-reported Payroll-confirmed Independently verified (none yet)

Finance-readiness checklist

What funders usually ask for, and where Mineworkers Development Agency stands. An automated checklist: items marked Not assessed have not been reviewed yet.

  • Baselines

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Work locations

    Partial

    102 sites from geocoded addresses; 26 are greening and environment sites. No GPS or work polygons.

  • Costs

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Land rights

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Permits

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Monitoring

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Evidence of water benefit

    Missing

    No measured or modelled water benefit.

  • Employment after exit (3 and 6 months)

    Missing

    Payroll records exit reasons only. No follow-up after people leave.

  • Independent verification

    Missing

    Environmental results are self-reported. People numbers come from payroll.

  • Buyer or payer interest

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Contracted revenue

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

What Mineworkers Development Agency says about its programme

Statements from Mineworkers Development Agency's own reports, labelled as intended or reported. Not verified. Automated extract, not yet reviewed.
Outcomes Mineworkers Development Agency aims for or reports (16)

  • Pathways generation for participants is deferred to Q2 due to late programme start; no pathway activities occurred in Q1.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • MDA's willingness to self-fund programme continuity during inter-round breaks is presented as evidence of organisational sustainability.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • MDA is exploring digital mobile enterprise pathways for participants through Capacitate and Edunova's YoMobi platform.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Plumbing training is positioned as both a community service activity and a pathway towards self-employment or enterprise formation.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • MDA is pursuing mining-sector funding and partnership routes to sustain or expand [the programme]-related work.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • MDA reports its initial theory of change was mostly achieved, with caveats on tree planting and chronic-medication food garden support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Education work is framed as both school support and employment/dignity pathway.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Food security work is framed as community food access and local income/employment support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • The source reports 30% of participants who left moved to better roles.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • MDA links [the programme] activity to the Post Mining Economy programme and alternative livelihoods.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Improved learner development and community wellbeing driven by cleaner, safer and more supportive school environments

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Holistic care and stronger ties between facilities and communities

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Reduced hunger and poverty through improved and sustainable agricultural livelihoods

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • More resilient communities that are able to adapt to and mitigate climate and environmental challenges.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Safer, higher-quality living through improved infrastructure and water awareness

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Thriving small enterprises and resilient, self-sustaining local economies

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

Lessons Mineworkers Development Agency reports (10)

  • Late contract signing directly compressed the effective quarter to two months of activity.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Biometric/timekeeping systems require connectivity planning.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Training design should connect to credible local work or enterprise opportunities.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Local planning and buy-in reduce disruption risk.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Partner-dependent outputs need delivery timing risk management.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Food garden outcomes are vulnerable to weather shocks.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Continuity between rounds protects stakeholder confidence.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Partnerships attracted by [the programme]'s visible community work can add value to the programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Balance is needed between stakeholder participation in monitoring and stakeholder interference.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • [the programme] activities risk being perceived as substituting for local municipal service delivery.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

Barriers Mineworkers Development Agency reports (19)

  • Delays in finalisation of contracts with the IDC meant [the programme] 4 could not start until the contract was received near the end of October 2025; work only began 10 November 2025.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Biometric rate was zero for November 2025 due to delays in procuring handsets, itself a result of receiving the non-wage advance later than anticipated.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • The Kroondaal site could not be established because the Agriculture Research Council farm earmarked for deployment was put under administration.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Old participants who were not retained in [the programme] 4 feel entitled, disrupting the programme; risk rated Amber with potential to compromise programme impact on the ground.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Underspending on the wage budget due to starting a month late, risking unspent money having to be returned to treasury; risk rated Amber.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Unpredictable and heavier rains damaged gardens and reduced the expected maize yield.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Unusually heavy rains negatively affecting crop production; risk rated High with potential to fall short of crop sales and donation targets.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Old participants not retained disrupting the programme due to feeling entitled; risk rated Amber.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Underspending on the wage budget due to starting a month late; risk rated Amber.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Devices need data so Time Keepers can submit data regularly.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Training may not lead to opportunities unless linked to local Post Marikana Economy projects.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Work disruptions are possible without local stakeholder buy-in.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Tree planting target was delayed by SANBI supply delays.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Adverse weather affected food garden harvest and beneficiary target achievement.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • A month break between [the programme] 2 and [the programme] 3 creates uncertainty and room for misinformation.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Extreme weather (heat wave, water shortages, then heavy rainfall) damaged food gardens and crop quality/income.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Funding delays at partner organisation (Community Media Trust) caused behavioural-programme target to be placed on hold.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Community members burning skip bins at night undermines waste management efforts.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

  • Internet pod's operational start was delayed due to internet-access challenges, only resolved in the final month of [the programme] 3.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3

How Mineworkers Development Agency adapted (9)

  • Manual clocking registers were used and uploaded onto the [the programme] cloud, so clocking-in and work delivery were not affected.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • The 100 participants earmarked for Kroondaal were split between the Welkom and Matlosana sites.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • After harvesting maize, MDA removed shrubs and prepared land for planting bulbs and leafy greens.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Ensuring devices always have data.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Link all training to exit pathways aligned to Post Marikana Economy projects.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Work closely with local stakeholders in planning the work.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Plant delivered trees during [the programme] 3.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Source notes weather effect as remedial context.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

  • Avoid month break between programme rounds.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2

Recommendations from Mineworkers Development Agency (5)

  • Continuous engagement with stakeholders for them to understand the programmatic requirements.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Work additional days to cover the 7 days lost from October 2025 before the end of the 25/26 financial year.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Expand gardens to increase production while hoping that weather stabilises.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Continuous engagement with stakeholders for them to understand the programmatic requirements.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Finish [the programme] 4 in August instead of July 2026.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

Sustainability, as Mineworkers Development Agency reports it (1)

  • Demonstrates MDA's ability and willingness to sustain the programme going forward.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

What helped Mineworkers Development Agency (5)

  • MDA kept the [the programme] programme office operational during the break between [the programme] 3 and [the programme] 4 by covering salaries for contracted staff.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Continued engagement with mining companies and their suppliers to include the [the programme] within social and labour plans and other related streams like royalty or dividend payment.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • MDA initiated discussions with Sibanye Stillwater and Save the Children SA to explore interventions at surveyed ECD centres.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • Rustenburg Local Municipality Waste Department committed resources and weekly waste removal collaboration after recognising the scale of illegal dumping in Marikana.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

  • MDA continued engagement with mining companies and suppliers and approached VMR Mining for potential agriculture-sector partnership in Orkney.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4

Sources

  • Programme payroll records · Export dated 28 Sep 2026. Totals only; no personal data shown.
  • DWS quaternary catchments · Via CSIR ArcGIS service, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Strategic Water Source Areas (2017) · SANBI BGIS, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 2 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • Mineworkers Development Agency close-out report, Round 3 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • Mineworkers Development Agency quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.

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