We proactively support the socio-economic transformation of the communities in which we operate.

The group provides permanent employment for 1 102 people and contracts a further 1 491 seasonal employees. Rural communities in close proximity to our farming operations are the main beneficiaries of the wages and benefits received.

OPERATING COUNTRY FULL-TIME (permanent) SEASONAL WORKERS TOTAL
South Africa 848 940 1 788
Mozambique 52 346 398
Swaziland 162 123 285
Zambia 40 82 122
Total 1 102 1 491 2 593

Contractors providing essential services to the group, including cutting and transportation of cane, provide additional employment for approximately 800 people mainly seasonal workers.