Celebrating Youth Month this June
The youth of 1976 rallied together and started a movement that shaped the reality we live in today as South Africans. They envisioned a future where young people would not only have quality education, but their inputs would create a better world and a better tomorrow for themselves and their country. A sustainable future.
We believe that the time for that future is here, where the youth of today continue to create innovative ideas and foster progressive thinking to shape our reality. Embracing a sustainable present to usher in a time of growth and positivity for decades to come.
As we celebrate Youth Month, we want to take a moment to honour the youth of the past and celebrate the youth of today who are leading us towards the future. Therefore, we are acknowledging and celebrating all the incredible talent, skills, and innovation at Anglo American.
It is with your tenacity, excellence, and unique skill sets that you have brought over the the years that’s creating the future in real-time! So, this Youth Month, we are saying it loud and proud, Anglo American Class of 2023, there can’t be a future without you, and we want all employees, of all ages, to join in on the activities and engage.
Youth Month Activities
Throughout the month, we have planned various activities and events for all employees to participate in and celebrate.
Nominate a Future Youth Leader
We know that our various departments have youth who are excelling in their roles and have the potential to become the leaders of tomorrow. During Youth Month, we want to identify and recognise the brilliant talent within our organisation!
If you or a colleague is under 35 and displaying notable leadership qualities, are innovative and future-thinking or played a significant role in a project that delivered on our purpose of reimagining mining to improve people’s lives, click here to fill out the nomination form on the Engage app or email your submission to generalcommunication@angloamerican.co.za. Let’s celebrate them this Youth Month!
Selfie and School Photo Day
We invite you, our colleagues from all across the various businesses and the Anglo American group to participate in the Youth Day photo shoot.
Simply take a selfie, or have your photo taken if your office is participating in our School Photo Day’. Then, write a personal quote that reflects your vision for the future of South Africa, post your photo on social media on Friday June 16 and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Also, keep a look out for further communication and dates.
Join Major Mandisa Mfeka
Have you heard about Major Mfeka? If you haven’t, now is your chance to meet this dynamic and feisty fighter pilot. Come and meet Major Mandisa Mfeka, the first female black fighter pilot to be enlisted in the South African Air Force.
She will discuss her meteoric rise to the top and how she became the first black South African female pilot to fly the Hawk Mk 120 fighter plane for the South African Air Force. She’s also the author of the book ‘Yes, I am a pilot!’ and we’ll be meeting her at the 144 Oxford Auditorium on Thursday, 29 June 2023. Join us in person or online!
Leader share
Join us as our leaders share videos that showcase their vision for South Africa, along with some career nuggets that helped catapult themselves to where they are now.
Get to know our leaders a little better through these informative videos! Look out for these engaging, light-hearted videos throughout the month!