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Pictures serving as proof of public meetings held, is found below.

Eastern Cape

Figure 3.1 Cookhouse Public Meeting (Cookhouse Community Hall)

Figure 3.2 Cookhouse Public Meeting (Cookhouse Community Hall)

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Figure 3.3 Rosmead Public Meeting

Figure 3.4 Rosmead Public Meeting

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Figure 3.5 Hanover Public Meeting

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Figure 3.6 Groenwater Community Hall

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Figure 3.7 Postmasburg Town Hall

Figure 3.8 Kalahari Country Club

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Figure 4.1 The Kathu Gazette

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Figure 4.2 Somerset Budget

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Figure 4.3 Die Volksblad

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Figure 4 Die Burger

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Subject: Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line and AssociatedInfrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape

Date: 28 June 2013 03:55:00 PMAttachments: image002.png

Dear Stakeholder

Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line and AssociatedInfrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape

Our sincere thanks to those stakeholders who commented on this project previously and thoseinvolved in consultation meetings.

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the revised Draft Basic Assessment Report for theproposed upgrades is available for comment for a 40 day public comment period from 01 July 2013to 09 August 2013.

The report will be made available at public libraries, as shown in the table below, and will also beavailable on the project website www.erm.com/transnet-expansion.

These reports will be made available at the following public libraries:

Public place Locality Contact detailsPaterson Public Library Paterson 042 235 1273

Cookhouse Public Library Cookhouse 042 247 1166

Middelburg Public Library Middelburg 043 249 7314

Hanover Public Library Hanover 053 643 0330

Cradock Public Library Cradock 048 801 5000

Kathu Public Library Kathu 053 723 2261

Hotazel Public Library Hotazel 053 7422 167

Barkley West Public Library Barkley West 082 685 9611

How to comment on the report

Stakeholders can comment on the report in any of the following ways:

• By writing a letter or producing additional written submissions; and

• By email, fax or telephone to ERM.

We look forward to your continued participation and should you have any questions, need more informationor wish to comment, please contact please contact Tougheeda at Tel: (021) 681 5400, Fax: 0865404072 oremail: transnet@erm.com. Yours sincerely

Tougheeda Aspeling

ERM Southern Africa - Cape Town Office2nd Floor, The Great Westerford240 Main RoadRondebosch, Cape Town7725T: +27 21 681 5400F: +27 21 686 0736 Fax to email: 0865404072Tougheeda.Aspeling@erm.comwww.erm.com

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E5 DATABASE

PREFIX NAME SURNAME INSTITUTION POSITION

Mr Nimrod Zalk National Gov Dept of Trade and Industry (The DTI) The DDG: Industrial Development Division

Ms Nosipho Ngcaba Department of Environmental Affairs Administrator

Mr George Mahlalela Department of Roads and Transport DG

Ms Mariagrazia Galimberti South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA)

Ms Kathryn Smuts South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA)

Mr Andrew Timothy Provincial Heritage Resources Agency (PHRA) Northern Cape

Sello Mokhanya Provincial Heritage Resources Agency (PHRA) Eastern Cape

Ms Mandisa Fatyela Department of Public Works DG

Mr HA Smit Department of Water Affairs DGMs Nobubele Ngele National Government: Dept of Water Affairs Director General

Mr Peter Thabethe National Gvt Dept: Agriculture, Forestry&Fisheries Acting Director General

Mr S Christians Heritage Northern Cape Manager Heritage Resources

Africa Maxongo Heritage Northern Cape Administration Officer - ECPHRA

Mr Denver van Heerden NCape Prov Gvt: Env Affairs & Nature Conservation Head of Department Environmental Affairs and Nature Conservation

Mr Julius Mutyorauta NCape Prov Gvt: Env Affairs & Nature Conservation Director: Environment

Mr Dineo Moleko Department of Tourism Environment and Conservation Principal Director

Mr Viljoen Mothibi Northern Cape Provincial Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs Head of Department

Mr Phemelo Manankong NCape Prov Gvt: Agriculture, Land Reform&Rural Dev Senior Communications Officer

Ms Cynthia Fortune Northern Cape Agriculture and Land Affairs Secretary to MEC

Mr Abe Abrahams Northern Cape Department of Water Affairs (DWA) Acting Chief Director

Mr K Streuders Department of Water Affairs (DWA)

Mr A.J. Sandy McDonald DEA: Marine & Coastal Management - Oceans & Coasts Principle Environment Officer

Mr Clive Moses National Development Agency (NDA) Provincial Manager: Northern Cape

Mr Pieter Swart Northern Cape Department of Mineral Resources The Regional Manager

Mr John Block NCape Provincial Gov: Economic Affairs and Tourism MEC

Mr Steven Jonkers NCape Provincial Gvt: Transport, Safety & Liaison Head of Department

Mr Kenny Mmoiemang Co-op Governance, Human Settlement & Trad Affairs MEC

Mr Dawid Rooi NCape Provincial Gov: Roads & Public Works MEC

Mr K Nogwili NCape Provincial Gov: Roads & Public Works HOD

Mr Lawrence Musisi Directorate: Economics and MarketingEastern Cape Department of Agriculture

Manager

Mr Alistair McMaster Province of the Eastern Cape: Economic Development , Environmental Affairs andTourism

Senior Manager: Renewable Energy

Mr ML Zote EC Provincial Heritage Resources Authority Provincial Manager

Mr Bulumko Nelana ECape Prov Gvt:Economic Development and Environmental Affairs Head of Department Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

Mr Glen Thomas Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs Head of Department

Ms Yvonne Matsheketwa ECape Prov Gvt: Agriculture and Rural Development Senior Communications Officer

Ms T Kgare Department of Roads and Transport Head of Department

Mr. Albert Mfenyana Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs Chief Director: Environmental Affairs

Jeff Govender DEDEA (ELC) Case officer

R I Ellis (Pr Eng) Department of Transport Province of the Eastern Cape Chief Engineer: Integrated Transport Planning

Andries Struwig DEDEA (ELC) Regional Director

Mr A Starkey Department of Water Affairs Chief Director: Eastern Cape

Provincial (Northern Cape)

National Authority

Provincial (Eastern Cape)

Ms Zoleka Capa Rural Development and Agriculture Reform MEC:Rural Development and Agrarian Reform

Mr Temba Hani Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality Acting Municipal Manager

Mr A Arthur Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality Acting Director Roads, Stormwater and Transportation

Ms MV Mangia Department of Public Works - EC Director: Property Management

Pixley Ka-Seme

Mr. Maccollen Jack Pixley ka Seme District Municipality Municipal managerMr. Simphiwe Nundze Pixley ka Seme District Municipality Environmental Officer Frances Baard

Mr Frank Mdee Frances Baard District Municipality Acting Municipal Manager

Mr. Kenneth Lucas Frances Baard DM Environmental Health

SiyandaMr Daluxolo Ngxanga Siyanda District Municipality Municipal Manager

Mandisa ( Administrator)

Siyanda District Municipality Environmental Manager

John Taolo GaetsweleMrs MP Bokgwathile John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Municipal Manager

Mr Johnny Swart John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Environmental Manager

CacaduMr Ted Pillay Cacadu District Municipality Municipal Manager

Mr Howard Sikweza Cacadu District Municipality Environmental Manager

Chris HaniMrs Noxolo Nqwazi Chris Hani District Municipality Municipal managerMr Francois Nel Chris Hani District Municipality Assistant Director: Environmental Health and Management

Sundays River ValleyMr Lonwabo Ngoqo Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Municipal Manager

Ms Ambesiwe Bavuma Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Environmental Manager

Mr T Manene Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Ward Councillor Verby (Ward 4)

Sydney Zondani Paterson Ward Committee

Ms Norma Ngquse Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 4

Blue Crane RouteMrs Davlin Sauls Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Acting Municipal Manager

Ms Nomsa Ngcipe Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Chief Environmental Health Serv.

Mrs Zoliswa Funiselo Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Ward Councillor Ripon (Ward 6 )

Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Community Worker for Ward 6

Mrs Zoliswa Funiselo Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Ward Councillor for Kommadagga (Ward 6)

Cllr Bonisile Blue Crane Route Local Municipality PR Councillor

Cllr Ntombetfha Ward Councillor for

Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Community Worker for Ward 6

Mrs Zoliswa Funiselo Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Ward Councillor Golden Valley/Cookhouse (Ward 6)

Ms Fransika Van Der Merwe Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Community worker for ward 6

Mr Mncedi Mali Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Ward Councillor Thorngrove (Ward 1)

Ms Fransika Van Der Merwe Blue Crane Route Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 1

InxubaYethemba

Mr Mzwandile Sydney Tantsi Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Municipal manager

Nolutando Majiba Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Manager: Community Services (Environmental person for LM)

Mrs Noxolo Nontyi Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Ward Councillor Drennan/Tafelberg (Ward 6)

Ms Nwabisa Mongo Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 6

Ms Ethel Maki Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Ward Councillor for Rosmead (Ward 9)

Mr Simphiwe Sekenisi Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 9

EmthanjeniMr Isaac Visser Emthanjeni Local Municipality Municipal Manager

Mr Francois Taljaard Emthanjeni Local Municipality Dir Infrastructure and Housing

Mr Jacobus Jood Emthanjeni Local Municipality Ward Councillor Linde (Ward 1)

District Municipalities: Northern Cape

District Municipalities: Eastern Cape

Local Municipalities: Eastern Cape

Local Municipalities: Northern Cape

Ms Elizabeth Folorunsho Emthanjeni Local Municipality Community Worker for Ward 1

Cllr Sipho Sthonga Emthanjeni Local Municipality Ward Councillor Burgerville (Ward 6)

Ms Xoliswa Qhanqa Emthanjeni Local Municipality Community Worker for Ward 6

Sol PlaatjeMr GH Akharwaray Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality Muncipal Manager

Mr Keith Williams Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality Environmental Manager

Mr Vanugh Settley Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality Ward Councillor Fieldsview (Ward 1)

Ms Magda Lefleur Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 1

DikgatlongMr H Robinson Dikgatlong Local Municipality (Frances Baard) Municipal Manager

Mr. Kenneth Lucas Dikgatlong Local Municipality Environmental Health

Cllr MJ Hendricks Dikgatlong Local Municipality Councillor Gong Gong (Ward 5)

Mr Koos Malan Dikgatlong Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 5

Cllr Risels Dikgatlong Local Municipality Councillor Ulco(Ward 6

Ms Sana Komring Dikgatlong Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 6

Mr George Damoense Dikgatlong Local Municipality Integrated Development Planning Manager

Mr Eddie Manuel Dikgatlong Local Municipality Local Economic Development Manager

Mr Marvelous Seele Dikgatlong Local Municipality Planning Manager

KgatelopeleMs Poppy Mlambo-Izquierdo-Rodriguez Kgaelopele Local Municpality Municipal Manager

Mr Gustav von Mollendorf Kgaelopele Local Municpality Communications Officer

Cllr OG Selao Kgaelopele Local Municpality Ward Councillor Trewill (Ward 4)

Mr Stafie Kgaelopele Local Municpality Community worker for Ward 4

TsantsabaneMr Obakeng Isaacs Tsantsabane Local Municipality Municipal Manager

Mr Julies Theys Tsantsabane Local Municipality Environmental Officer

Mrs Mimi Swart Tsantsabane Local Municipality Ward Councillor Postmasburg (Ward 5)

Ms Elsi Bosch Tsantsabane Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 5

Cllr Mina Oliphant Tsantsabane Local Municipality Ward Councillor Tsantsabane (Ward 1)

Cllr Mpho Mashila Tsantsabane Local Municipality Ward Councillor Glosam (Ward 6)

Ms Cecilia Tshabalala Tsantsabane Local Municipality Community Worker for Ward 6

GamagaraMr Clement Itumeleng Gamagara Local Municipality Municipal Manager

Mr Pierre Burger Gamagara Local Municipality Environmental Health Practitioner

Cllr Victor Gorah Gamagara Local Municipality Ward Councillor Sishen (Ward 3)

Mr Frank Visagie Gamagara Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 3

Cllr Patricia Selonyane Gamagara Local Municipality Ward Councillor Wincanton/Mamatwane Compliation Yard (Ward 5)

Ms Segopovisho Rapelange Gamagara Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 5

Joe Morolong

Mr Tshepo Bloom Joe Morolong Local Municipality Municipal Manager

Ms Semeo Seleka Joe Morolong Local Municipality Environmental Officer

Mr Sepalamelo Matshidiso Joe Morolong Local Municipality Ward Councillor Witloop/Hotazel (Ward 4)

Mr Elifha Chimana Joe Morolong Local Municipality Community worker for Ward 4

Northern Cape

Umsobomvu

Mr AC Mpela Umsobomvu Local Municapality Acting Municipal Manager

Mr Mannetjies Rosouw Umsobomvu Local Municapality Environmental Manager

Renosterberg

Mr Frank Mashilo Renosterberg Local Municipality Municipal Manager

Thembelihle

Mr. Gladwin Nieuwenhuizen Thembelihle Local Municipality Acting Muncipal Manager

Local Municipalities Not Affected by the Process

Ms Tanya Gorrah Thembelihle Local Municipality Head of Communications

Eastern Cape

Makana

Ms Ntombekhaya "Ntombi" Baart Makana Local Muncipality Muncipal Manager

Mr. Ndumiso Nongwe Makana Local Muncipality Environmental Manager

Dr Morne du Plessis World Wide Fund South Africa Chief Executive Officer

Suzanne Erasmus Wildlife and Environment Society of SA (WESSA) NC Regional Chairperson

Mr David Morris McGregor Museum (Archaeology, Living Heritage, Graves, Community development)

Lilian Mokoto Kimberley Library Secretary

Sarah Letsoalo Mokala National Park People and Conservation officer

Ms Rene de Kock SANRAL Western Region (Western and Northern Cape) Stutory Control

Ms Tania Anderson WESSA: Northern Cape Botany Section

Christy Bragg Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) ManagerMr Sakkie Louw Boesmanland Farmers Union ChairpersonMr Johan van Rensberg AgriSA Manager

Mrs. Jenny Gon WESSA Eastern Cape Regional Chairperson

Dr Morne du Plessis World Wide Fund South Africa Chief Executive Officer

Mrs Nanna Gouws SANRAL Stutory Control Administrator

Ms. Sharlene Matthews AgriSA (Eastern Cape) Office Manager

Mr Ross Zietsman Birdlife SA

Mr Charl Jooste Eskom Holdings Ltd Distribution: Northen Cape Planning Tools Applicator

Mr Henk Landman Eskom Holdings Ltd Distribution: Western Region Senior Supervisor: Land & Rights

S Segomoco Scheppers Eskom Transmission System Planning ManagerMs Andrea Van Gensen Eskom Connections and Substations

Mr Gareth Allen Asher Tavelberg, Ptn0,4 & 5, Farm 207 Home

Mr Gareth Allen Asher Tavelburg, Ptn 21 & 28, Farm 207 Home

Mr William Asher Tafelberg, (Ptn 5,0,4), Farm 207 Landowner

Mrs Loerien New Doorn Bult, Ptn 3, Farm 258 The Manager

Bluelilliesbush Dairy Farming Pty Ltd

Farm 130(1) Kapteinskop 137(7) DeRietfontyn 206(3) Unknown

Mr WE Brotherton No. 2 Piggeries Home

Mr Gareth Joseph Collet Kat Kop, Ptn 9, Farm 16, Dassenkrans 3,4 (10) Landowner

Mr Hertbert Hilton Collett Kat Kop, Ptn 1, Farm 16 Zoutpans Drift 13 (5&22) landowner

Mr Chad Comley Brakfontein, Ptn 1, Farm 261 Unknown

Crown Chicken Pty Ltd

Commando Kraal Estate 113 (91) Unknown

Mr Gerrit Hendrik Lategan De Lange Driefontein, Ptn 0, Farm 290 Landowner

Mr Hermanus Hendrikus Jacobus Du Toit Miskruier Farm Home

Mr Nico Erasmus Humansdorps Co - Pty Ltd The Manager

Mr Stephanus Cornelius Ferreira Eastwick 489 (0), Hasimara 363 (R/E) LandownerMr Keith Hadley Finnemore Commando Kraal Estate, Portion 99, Farm 113 HomeMr Gerhard Fourie Commando Kraal Estate 113 (77) Landowner

Mr Mervin Stanley Gowar Draaihoek 221(3&5) UnknownMr Glen Heath Groote Vallei, Ptn 2 & 15, Farm 203 TrustMr B F Joubert Trust Logan Braes, Ptn 2,3 & 5, Farm 203 Home

Mr Neville Pannell Kingwill Tafelberg Ptn 1&2, Farm 207/Groote Vallei 203 (15) LandownerMr Johan Frederick Lehman Leuwe Fontyn, Ptn 30, Farm 119 HomeMs Lillian Berna Lochner Van Staden Dam 527 (10) UnknownMr Inus Malan HomeMr (Iras Malan Coertzenburg, Ptn 0,Farm 135 (Mrs Malan Trust) UnknownMr Andrew Mcewan Fairfields, Ptn 0, Farm 341 Landowner

Michelle Farm 130, Ptn 1 & 6 & 3, Farm 130, 137,206 The ManagerRev Rory Middlecote Leeuwe Fontyn, Ptn 16, Farm 119 The Pastor

Mr Lucius Moolman Addo Elephant National Park The ManagerMr George Sebastian Moore Wolwekop, (Portions 0 & 4), Farm 12 HomeMr John Moore Wolwe kop, Portion 3,5,7,8,10, Farm 12 (Wolwe kop) Home

Landowner from Previous Process

Interested Groups: Northern Cape

Interested Groups: Eastern Cape

Mr Jacobus Petrus Moore Wolwe Kop, Ptn, 12&6, Farm 6 / Grootfontein 81 (1) Landowner

Mr Daniel Jacobus Mulder Farm 69, Portion 0, Farm 69 HomeMr Daniel Jacobus Mulder Farm 69, Portion 0, Farm 69 Landowner

Mr Olivier Hoer Landbouskool Farm Marlow(De Rietfontein 206) The PrincipalDr Ane Oosthuizen South African National Parks UnknownPCL Michau Family Buffelshoek 480(1&10); van Stadens Dam 527(2) UnknownMrs Karen Perry Groote Vallei, Ptn 18, Farm 203 Landowner

Rev Rae Tafelberg, Ptn 8, Farm 207 Bishop of GrahamstownMr Alwyn Johannes Raubenheimer Altona, Ptn 0, Farm 40 (Reni Farm) Landowner

Mrs Belinda Rudman Klein Vermaak Vlakte, Ptn 6-8, Farm 193 Landowner

Mr Phillip Stefanus Schoombee Groote Vallei, Ptn 19,20&27, Farm 203 LandownerMr Mark Schuopsort No. 2 Piggeries Pty Ltd The Manager

Mr Timothy John Southey Groote Vallei 203 (1&3) OwnerMr Pieter Willem Stegmann Klipfontein, Ptn 50 of 29, Farm 76 Landowner

Sunday's River Citrus

Hazel Commando Kraal Estate, Ptn 172, Farm 113 The Manager

Mr Christian Truschky Troskie Kokskraal, Ptn 14 & 12, Farm 63 Landowner

Mr John James Andrew Truter Commadagga, (Ptn 3,4,8), Farm 369 (0), Farm 266 landowner

Mr P W Vorster Groot Vallei, (Ptn 0, 4, 5 & 14) Farm 203 LandowerMr Jan Van Heerden Dam Plaats, Ptn 6,Farm 529 (Ardenzia Farm) Home

Mr Reuben Van Heerden Dam Plaats, Ptn 2, Farm 529 (Glen Alder Farm) Home

Mr Andreis Tobias Van Heerden Dam Plaats, Ptn 3, Farm 529 (Wegedacth Farm) Landowner

Mrs Ruby Reinette Van Heerden Dam Plaats, Ptn 6, Farm 529 (Wegedacth Farm) HomeMr Johan Abraham Vogel Van Rensburg Zandvlakte, Ptn 1 & 2, Farm 106 Landowner

Mr Gary Kirk Shell SA Marketing Ltd Network Fuel PlannerDr Jan Viljoen Dutch Reformed Church LandownerMr BS Kerk Allendale, Ptn 0, Farm 205 LandownerMr Rodger Cloete Oos Vrystaat Bedryf Ltd Unknown

Mrs Petronella Whittle Commando Kraal Eastate, Ptn 73, Farm 113 Landowner

Julius Gers Used to be mayor of Danielskuil Farm OwnerMadelene Gers Has extensive knowledge related to the local communities living in Danielskuil and

Postmasburg

Mr Michael Hall NeighbourMr Charl Le Roux Neighbour

Nooitgedacht Farm Neihbouring LandownerNeihbouring Landowner

Rudi Erasmus Local Farmer DanielskuilHotazel Combined School Community information

Kobus De Klerk DrennanJ.L De Klerk Drennan

Mr David Ferreira Golden ValleyAlwyn Robenheimer Golden ValleyGippie Ma Roux

Rodney Nell

Ms Joyce Alexander

Mr Victor Appie

ED August Home

Ms Rilette Avenant-Buys Assmang Ltd (ARM: African Rainbow Minerals) Executive Logistics

EM Baardt

Mr T Themba Bango Community MemberIlse Bob

Ms I Botha N1 Construction cc

Mr Johann Brink COEGA Development Corporation PE

Mr/Ms Journa Brouna

VA Brown

Ms Veronica Brown

Mr/Ms Zandisila Coduk

Ms Carol Coetzee

E Davids

Ms Anita De Klerk Central Cradock Farmer's Association Secretary

Mr/Ms MN De Wee

Ms Sharon De Wee HomeMr JA & AT Joseph & Audrey Douw Ultramatix Twelve CC

Mr Pieter Du Toit Exxaro Corporate Centre She ManagerEdmund Trust Edmund Trust TM 5555 The Manager

Mr Abraham Ferreira We Care Rail Services & Construction Home

Freddy

Mr Lincoln Geldenhuys Home

Mr Sifiso Gwamanda Coreinfra Technologies (Pty) Ltd Regional Manager

Previous IAP's Registered of Previous Process

Landowner Neighbours

Mrs VL Herman Home

Mr Elia Hermans

Mr Karel Heyns Heyns Civil Construct Trade Vendors 110 (Pty) Ltd Director

Ja

Mr Freddie Jacobs

Ms Jane Jacobs

Ms Judilyn Jonas

Ms Gladys Jonkers Ward Committee Member

Mr/Ms RJ Kock

Ms Maria Koopman

Mr Kwelchov ANC Member

Mr/Ms P Leonard

Mr/Ms K Madupi

Mrs Isabelle Elizabeth Malan Trust Coetzenburg, Ptn 0, Farm 135 The Chairperson

Ms Elize Maloka

Mr/Ms J MartinsMr/Ms S Matthews

Ms Annetjie Matthews

Mr/Ms MP Meintjie

Ms Rebecca Methu

Ms Deidre Methu

Mr Thys Methu

Mr Thys Andrew Meyer ANC - Green Point, Kimberley

Mrs Mietasmeer

Ms Cecilia Moeng

Mr/Ms D Mogale

Mr Driek Motsomai

Mr/Ms M Norman Ward Member

Mr/Ms Mieka Olifant

Mr/Ms SG Oliphant

Mr/Ms R Oliphant

Ms Patricia Olivier

Mr/Ms T Olivier

Ms Maria Pergoo

Ms Nikoelien Pergoo

Ms Eunice Peters

Mr Aubrey Sambonkwe Klipplaat Development ForumMr/Ms HJ Schoeman TFR Infra Depot Engineer

Mr Ettienne Schoeman GWK LIMITED Logistics Manager (Rail)Adv Phemelo Sehunelo Kimberley Consolidated MinesMr Vumi Seogter Steering Committee MemberMs Maureen Sesedi ANC - Womens League, Kimberley

Mr Vic Smailes Master Builders Association - Northern Cape Executive Director

Ms Rachel Stander

Mr/Ms K Steyn

Ms Magret Swarts

Mr K Teise John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Agriculturist

Mr Norman VaaltynMr Louis Van Der Mescht Mesh Steel & Weld

Mrs Sylvia Van Nel

Mr Jan Van Wyk

Mr/Ms S Visagie

Mr/Ms R Visagie

Mrs N Nobantu Waka

Mr D Dennis Watson Cookhouse Service Station cc Owner

Mr/Ms EK Williams Teacher

Mr J Jerry Williams

Mr/Ms J Williams

Mrs Ruth Williams

Mr/Ms Koki York Papkuil Boerevereniging

Mrs LT Zantsi

BKB Co-opMr Gunther Strauss Shamwari Game Reserve General ManagerMr Mzukisi Sonkwala Cookhouse community member

Mr Primrose Nofemele Supervisor of LM satellite office

Mr Charles Africa Poffadder ANC Youth LeagueMr and Mrs Greyling Likatlong DelpoortshoopMr HP Venter Saltrim Ranches (Pty) LtdMr William Allan /Gareth Allan Asher Asher Trust

Alretha Erasmus Postmasberg Landbou UnieStefan NaudeKobus Duvenhage

Dr Paul Martin Coega IDZ / Port of Ngqura Environmental Control Officer

Patrick Cull

Bonolo Lekwa Assmang Black Rock Mine Environmental Specialist I Environmental Management Section I SHERQ Dept.

Mr Isaac van Louw Paterson Community member

Ms Jackie Markram Agri- Kuruman (Farmers Co-op)Mr Fufe Makatong DEDAT:JTGMr Johann Burger Gamagara Municipality Town Planner

Andrea von Holdt

Coega Development Corporation Project Manager: Operations Business Unit - Operations

Elsabé

Koen

Afri-Coast Engineers SA (Pty) Ltd Personal Assistant

Ms Elma Taljaard Gamagara Municipality

L Bogodile CPA MemberMr Andries de Klerk

Ms Conny DiponeMr Mashudu Dzivhani PPC Lime Acres Env & Sustainability ManagerMr Rishi Fakeer Department of Water Affairs (DWA) Water Resource Management

OP GhiriJeonely Makepe

Mr Obakeny Kepron Groenwater CommunityMs LB Ketumile Groenwater Community

T Kgorouyone Ms Maria Klip Groenwater CommunityMr Adam Klip Groenwater CommunityMr Gert Klopper Finsch Mine, De Beers Public and Corporate Affairs

Susan Koiberg Narysec Community MemberMs Iris Kolberg Groenwater CommunityMrs Katlego LekweneMr Johannes Lekwene CPA MemberMD Motsamai Dan Mafuza CPA Chairperson

Boipelo Mathere Narysec Community MemberR Mogatuwe

Mr Nelson Mohle MemberP Moingotli CPA MemberKatlego Mokang Narysec Community MemberVeronica Molele Narysec Community MemberPN Mongwato PPC Lime Acres SHE PractitionerKeolebogile Moqatiwe Narysec Community MemberDaphny Motshabeng CPA Member Secretary

Mrs Gloria Nkatswang Narysec Community MemberMr Jeffrey Plaatjies Groenwater CommunityMs Patricia Rooibaadjie Groenwater Community

Keitumetse Seboko UnkownAvril Seleke Narysec Community MemberDT Selekiso Groenwater Community

Ms Nelly Senye Groenwater Community

Fikiswa Thimbela Paterson Public LibraryCythia Zali Cookhouse Public LibraryGerald Sekoto Middelburg Public Library

Katie Bezuidenhout Cradock Public LibraryBeauty Kewane Hanover Public Library Betta Sargys Barkley West Public Library

Irene Kloppers Posmasburg Public Library

Lenny Mogadile Kathu Public Library

Simone Fourie Hotazel Public Library

Tammy Kruger HatchFanus Van Biljon HatchFS Engelbrecht BrailfonteinVeronica Terblanche Terblanche Broerdery

Lungiswa Sparks CYDFNoluthando Kwatsha CYDFPhumela PotiAmanda Zono Cookhouse Stanable CSCDFFrancisca Van Der Merwe CDWVuyiswa Yhaso CDYFBelani Luyandi

BKB Coorpration Public Meeting on the 26 November 2012 Farmers FGD - Paterson

Public Meeting in Madiba Communtiy Hall in Cookhouse 26 November 2012

Libaries

Currently Registered IAP's

Community of Groenwater

Nomazotsho Alicia SoxujwaMzimkhala Wini QukwanaWamkelwa MagxakiMlungisi DizaKhanyisa LiwaniKhayalethu XimiyaTF SxaxaKholeka TwentyRia TwentyFololo GladysVincent JansenEdwin HendricksNkululeko MagxakiCliftonKanyisa ManeliThemlakazi DumezueniSiyabonya MongqongozPeter UnathiB NgqungoaG MbenhaS ThozamaS SondloN SoldatiNT VengNtombizodidi FololoMonde Menzi ANCAnele Menzi ANCMzukisi Manga ANCMichael VusatiSiyabulela Nkothobe ANCGregory Leeuskieter ANCLlewelen Peters ANCThemb ANCCharles Sinyanza ANCMisau Mzi ANCM Lungisi ANCS Santi ANCS Mambo ANCT Ndyenga ANCS Spanks ANC

Pakamiles ANCS XongoL Menzi ANCLucia Blue Crane HospiceM Menzi ANCThabisa KwatshaPhandulwazi Sonkwaza SP Sonkwana ConstructionSalaze Siyabonga ANCNtengiwana Sivuyile ANCVeli LindileNdlela ThembalethoMcanda OlwethuLR JdingexaNomawabo SikwebuAndisiwe MdayiDalind YeboNkuthula Mconda

Zanowvuyo

Chantell Desek

Doberine Pieters

MxolisisantiUnathi

Bongani HeneneThando Henuwe

Melikhaya Dikoekoe

M Witbooi

P Loors

V Xhaso

MA Mema Ward Comm MemberSonwabo Mbane Peer Educator

Ntombizanele Dwane

Tonga FlorenceNosipho Manxoweni

Lukhonyo Sonkwela

Matsolo Bongiwe

Sbongile Tengeni

Luleka Sonkwala

Lindelwa Nikelo

Zamuxolo Baskiti Ward Committee

Xabiso Maquenge Ward Committee

Lulamile Manxoweni

Tammy Kruger HatchBiance Smith TransnetRenee De Klerk TransnetFanus Van Biljon TransnetWillie De Beer Transnet PropertyDirk Engelbrecht TRFSA Vayo Ward CommitteeA PlaatjiesN NompumaS KanaSandisile KanaNcedo ZivekileNtomboxolo Warington

Noluvuyo Warington

Vuyiswa SongwiqiLinda MgquseNdileka ApoliesAndile ApoliesL Mgquse

N Nkohla

M GuntwanaK ZondaniDecebere PeniS Goni

XE LolwanaS MesaniM Smile

SE ApleniM MtlanzeniThandiswa

Public Meeting in Paterson Community Hall on the 27 November 2012

NomdchanyaSandiswaNtomboxoloY MatsanaNM NtsilithaAmyoli Peni

Nondumiso

Kholiswa

ZolekaNtomboxolo

VuyisileNonkulekoNtsaphokazi

Bulelwe LindoniNondiko SmileGkizwa

Nobau

Nomvuyo

Masixole

MazwieneneNosisiTembakazi Masewu

Noludwe Pikol

Nwabisa SokoyiNomapheloMpakamisi MayanaSyndney ZondaniNokuzola NtsunguziN Mbila

S Ngesi Siyakhula Construction Mongezi Nongqayi Lulutho Skills TransferStern PauZandisile SolauSandice Gegesi

Mbulelo MangeKholigile CekeZolisele Molina ANC

Phumla Jovane ANC

Siyabonga Buyani ANC

Nomalady Ngquse DLGETANomhle Mbunge ANC

Charles ThembakaziXaphe Lungiswa ANCYedwa Sandile ANCKtzoliswa ANCMpendu Monakhwezi ANC

Mteto Nogaya ANC

T Ndima ANCN Maseru ANCB Mini ANC

Gegesi Sandile

Mijulelo Mange

Apleni LindiswaThembani DokoNomalungelo MarchMoshaui MalhashiNkiwe MgikaOlala Nomatemba ANCSamusi Malibongiwe ANC

Z MliboMM Pindyana ANCB LwonaZ NompumaM Scout DA

Xolani Joni DAM SokupaThomeko CharlesSiphokazi DumanaNtombi KoyiselblelaMandla MemaniMbulelo JoniMzimasi ClayThembisa MchopleleThembakazi MgqubaNompuku PhumzileNtombekhaye MtatiNontobeko MatiniseLikizwa Ngquse

Nowinke Ngquse

Zukiswa Ngquse

N MabonaPatricia McopoThando

ThembinkosiRichNtombebongoMoneli LolwanaSthembiso LolwanaGloria Day

Nomhle SchoemanLundiswa Peters

Vuyokazi MagwaliLungiswa LolwanaNtombo XololwanaNtombi Zanele LdwaneZingisa MgcokocaL MnyungahBuyiswa MkhosananaNambitha

Mark Schulpfort Number two Piggeries (Pty) LtdWillem Van Aardt FairworesBertus Troskie KokskraalDennis Watson SulewayChris Troskie Plaas EienaarF Van Biljon HatchTammy Kruger Hatch

Public Meeting with Farmers: Cookhouse, Golden Valley, Thorngrove

Willie De Beer Hatch

Nombuyiselo WakaRebecca SisimaneN A PetersonM NonmauD MakwenaD SwartsK PengooiL AtjarsH SeckocuH MakardeG MangoCV MpokelaZ LithwoyoD GovuzaM PengoorJ SinyemeuK DavidsDawir FortynTasha SwartsBenjamin BaartmanA. PersgoouL JackG. JansenD. WilshireS WillemseLynetteRichardBetie PeersBetie KortmanKatie NormanSpoon MbovaJohanes SinyemfuBen SinyemfuDick AppelKaty AppelH MakwenaF MboyaSochana SwartsK Lammert

E Pergo

J October

Nokuzola MokoenaSonia MokwenaHester WitbooiAnnie MouersAven MouersBrenda JansenThandeka Narizanti

Tammy Kruger HatchF Van Biljon HatchWillie De Beer TransnetStefan Mande FarmerTim Fox Transnet Freight RailEddie Larkman Hanover Lodge Hotel

Naude Greyling

Hennie Schoeman TransnetWillie De Beer TransnetTammy Kruger HatchFanus Van Biljon HatchJS Bouwer Transnet

Shureen van RooiElsa BooysenLucia DouwElvis ModisootsileIsrael LebonaThapelo LebonaThabisha LouwPeter Prince

Lilly Molandsa

Elizabeth DouwSylvia OliphantER SnydersK van Der WesthuizenShiela WilliamsonJakobus BlomSusannaJuliaD LeeulAEBH IsaacsBetty IsaacsIngrit BorslettKeony Van WykAnastacia MadisakyS VriesB Van WykS JacobsH KgatlhangPiet SiaJOhn Morgan KoopmanAndries RaatKeithJanet KockEsta MocumiGodfrey LouwIvan Morukonyana

Shadrack ManyediMaria NoremaneMathapelo EnkwetseGodfrey MonagengPhiladelphia BokoteTshidi Bojosi

Katryn LouwCarol BloemBetty KockCheryl SoiLiana MankayiPantsu MankayiChrissie WilliamsonCatherine Snyders

Yvonne Williamson

Elthia SolomonKoos Molon CDWLesego Julia GaeadingweCatherine Khandeka ChobongPrudence NeelsJodenia StewardT Morukenyena

L Ditire

Public Meeting in Rosmead Community Hall 28 November 2012

Farmers Public Meeting in Hanover : 29 November 2012

Public Meeting at Barkley West Community Hall on 03 December 2012 (Landowner Focus Group Meeting)

Public Meeting at Barkley West Community Hall on 03 December 2012

Johannes Baadjies

Sylvia Swarts

Anderson MatebeseBanny SmitNatasha Van WykEnid Isaacs

S Stennette

Ezelle BooysenAngeline BooysenLena Swartz

Mr Mpho Rakau NDPWRJL Sabatwi NDPWCJ Ketano Nature ConservationSG Mbanjwa Nature ConservationDR Kgosi DENCTammy Kruger HatchFanus Van Biljon HatchHennie Schoeman TransnetDineo Moleko DENCNyakallo Moletsane DALRRD

MC Mashila Ward Councillor

Kagisho Moruri Community MemberGladys Witbooi CDW

Tshabalala CDWSanah Mooki Community MemberNorman Mooki Community MemberGiverto Antonio Community MemberJo Ann Pitso Community MemberDaisy Mothasi Community MemberIP Sabolai Community MemberBeauty Gumbo Community MemberJJ Plaatjies Community MemberEE Phepe Mayor TsantsabaneDJ Koorien Lomoteng Landbou VerenigingMJ Koorzen Lomoteng Landbou VerenigingHennie Schoeman Transnet

Obakeng Kgorontane CouncilDan Mafuza CDA MemberOthusitse Plaatjie Community MemberKevin Maemedi Community Member

Thato Dikgetsi Community Member

Kamogelo Folberg Community Member

GB Mogartrid

Moses Community MemberFelicia Kornet Youth ForumLucia Chiri Youth ForumSowman Moncho MemberTshepangLucky Boy KolbergPatrick Van RooiZelda SteenkampChief JK MakotobaloNomsa Mabole Community MemberRuben Lekwene Community MemberKeabetswe Motshabeng Community MemberOnalenna Kalankate Community MemberGomotsegang Mokgethi Community MemberAgnes Leberegane Community MemberPrecious Phillips CDWGaopaleiweStanley DiponeOnalennaKeolenogilePatrica Van RooiKehilwe MotshabengKeorapetse TholoKeitumetse MabaeMasabata MabaeMalebo KgathaneOlebile TholoFrank SmithMvuyo MagopheniFrank LekweneFanus Van Biljon HatchTammy Kruger HatchHennie Schoeman TransnetWillie De Beer TransnetGA Hammer Community MemberClarice ColburgViolet BederigaaniKeitumetse MotshabengTsaligement FosiG MaroloboloGM MoharagoeY MyburghOmphemetse SaulKgalalelo SaulKgalalelo RooiberatjieBennetChristinelsLUcia ChiriFelicia KornetNaledi GeorgeDorothy SebapeKevin Maemdi

Lucky GapelangTshepang MonettoJerry ChocheOnalenna KalankateDavid ModiseMathapelo MatinareGomotsegang MokgethiReuben Seleka

Stehan Bouwer Transnet

Fanus Van Biljon HatchTammy Kruger HatchWillie De Beer TransnetHennie Schoeman Transnet

Mr Andries Johan Bester

Tammy Kruger HatchWillie De Beer TransnetHennie Schoeman TransnetStehan Bouwer Transnet

Public Meeting at Groenwater Community Hall on 04 December 2012

Public Meeting at SASKO Building on 03 December 2012

Public Meeting at Kalahari Country Club 05 December 2012

Public Meeting at Postmasburg Community Hall on 04 December 2012

Focus Group Meeting on 05 December 2012 at Kalahari Country Club

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

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E6 COMMENTS RECEIVED

From: Tumisang TaganeTo: ERM Southern Africa Project TransnetSubject: 0172056 NC and EC transnet expansionDate: 05 August 2013 09:13:50 PM

Good dayPlease register me as I&AP. RegardsTumisang TaganeTel : +27 79 874 0504Fax : +27 86 616 5343Email : info@afribits.co.zaWeb: http://www.afribits.co.za

From: Tougheeda AspelingTo: "Swami5353"Subject: RE: Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line and Associated

Infrastructure, Northern and Eastern CapeDate: 01 July 2013 08:22:00 AMAttachments: image001.png

Dear Mrs. M. Swart Thank you for your email. A copy of the Report is on its way to Posmasburg Public Library. Take care

Tougheeda AspelingERM Southern Africa - Cape Town Office2nd Floor, The Great Westerford240 Main RoadRondebosch, Cape Town7725T: +27 21 681 5400F: +27 21 686 0736 Fax to email: 0865404072Tougheeda.Aspeling@erm.comwww.erm.com

From: Swami5353 [mailto:swami5353@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:11 PMTo: Tougheeda AspelingSubject: Re: Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line andAssociated Infrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape Dear Tougheeda

Thanks for detail on the expansion of Transnet 's existing manganese ore exportrailway line North/Eastern Cape.

I am staying in Postmasburg. The railway line is running from Hotazel, Blackrock,Kathu (via smaller stations) Postmasburg, (smaller stations, Barkly-West,Kimberley etc.

I am really surprised that the reports are available to many places for comments -and nothing for Postmasburg as it is the biggest station on this railway line?

Perhaps you planned for another route or other circumstances. If so please giveme the correct details as I as an interested stakeholder and also councillor shouldreally like to be informed>

Thank you for your attention and feed back

Mrs. M. Swart.

CouncillorChair Tax Payers Assoc.

---- Original Message -----From: Tougheeda AspelingTo: Tougheeda AspelingSent: Friday, June 28, 2013 3:55 PMSubject: Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line andAssociated Infrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape

Dear Stakeholder

Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line and AssociatedInfrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape

Our sincere thanks to those stakeholders who commented on this project previously and thoseinvolved in consultation meetings.

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the revised Draft Basic Assessment Report for theproposed upgrades is available for comment for a 40 day public comment period from 01 July 2013to 09 August 2013.

The report will be made available at public libraries, as shown in the table below, and will also beavailable on the project website www.erm.com/transnet-expansion.

These reports will be made available at the following public libraries:

Public place Locality Contact detailsPaterson Public Library Paterson 042 235 1273

Cookhouse Public Library Cookhouse 042 247 1166

Middelburg Public Library Middelburg 043 249 7314

Hanover Public Library Hanover 053 643 0330

Cradock Public Library Cradock 048 801 5000

Kathu Public Library Kathu 053 723 2261

Hotazel Public Library Hotazel 053 7422 167

Barkley West Public Library Barkley West 082 685 9611

How to comment on the report

Stakeholders can comment on the report in any of the following ways:

• By writing a letter or producing additional written submissions; and

• By email, fax or telephone to ERM.

We look forward to your continued participation and should you have any questions, need moreinformation or wish to comment, please contact please contact Tougheeda at Tel: (021) 681 5400, Fax:0865404072 or email: transnet@erm.com. Yours sincerely

Tougheeda Aspeling

ERM Southern Africa - Cape Town Office2nd Floor, The Great Westerford240 Main RoadRondebosch, Cape Town7725T: +27 21 681 5400F: +27 21 686 0736 Fax to email: 0865404072Tougheeda.Aspeling@erm.comwww.erm.com

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From: Phlippie & HettieTo: Tougheeda AspelingSubject: RE: Proposed Expansion of Transnet"s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line and Associated

Infrastructure, Northern and Eastern CapeDate: 30 June 2013 09:04:51 PMAttachments: image001.png

HelloI am Philippie Marais and my property is very close to Knutsford siding.Is it possible to get a map of the affected area around Knutsford.I also use the road next to the railway line and would be gratefulIf you could keep me informedRegardsP.R.MaraisCell 0828770407

From: Tougheeda Aspeling [mailto:Tougheeda.Aspeling@erm.com] Sent: 28 June 2013 03:55 PMTo: Tougheeda AspelingSubject: Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line andAssociated Infrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape Dear Stakeholder

Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line and AssociatedInfrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape

Our sincere thanks to those stakeholders who commented on this project previously and thoseinvolved in consultation meetings.

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the revised Draft Basic Assessment Report for theproposed upgrades is available for comment for a 40 day public comment period from 01 July 2013to 09 August 2013.

The report will be made available at public libraries, as shown in the table below, and will also beavailable on the project website www.erm.com/transnet-expansion.

These reports will be made available at the following public libraries:

Public place Locality Contact detailsPaterson Public Library Paterson 042 235 1273

Cookhouse Public Library Cookhouse 042 247 1166

Middelburg Public Library Middelburg 043 249 7314

Hanover Public Library Hanover 053 643 0330

Cradock Public Library Cradock 048 801 5000

Kathu Public Library Kathu 053 723 2261

Hotazel Public Library Hotazel 053 7422 167

Barkley West Public Library Barkley West 082 685 9611

How to comment on the report

Stakeholders can comment on the report in any of the following ways:

• By writing a letter or producing additional written submissions; and

• By email, fax or telephone to ERM.

We look forward to your continued participation and should you have any questions, need more informationor wish to comment, please contact please contact Tougheeda at Tel: (021) 681 5400, Fax: 0865404072 oremail: transnet@erm.com. Yours sincerely

Tougheeda Aspeling

ERM Southern Africa - Cape Town Office2nd Floor, The Great Westerford240 Main RoadRondebosch, Cape Town7725T: +27 21 681 5400F: +27 21 686 0736 Fax to email: 0865404072Tougheeda.Aspeling@erm.comwww.erm.com

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From: Andre MaraisTo: Tougheeda AspelingSubject: Re: Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line and Associated

Infrastructure, Northern and Eastern CapeDate: 28 June 2013 06:50:22 PMAttachments: image002.png

HALLO THERE,WE AS FARMERS HERE AT THE KNUTSFORD EXTENSION WEDONT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE PROPOSED EXTENSION BUT WE AREFED UP WITH PROMISES THAT WE ARE TO NEGOITIATED FOR THE PURCASEDOF OUR LAND,IF YOU DONT COME UP WITH NEGOIATIONS FOR THE BUYINGOF OUR LAND IN THE NEXT WEEK WE WILL NOT SELL OUR LAND TOTRANSNET,WE SPEND THOUSANDS OF RAND IN DEVOLEPMENT FORIRRIGATION OF OUR LAND,THE LONGER YOU TAKE THE LESS WE WANT TOSELL TO TRANSNET SO THIS IS THE FINAL WARNING TO YOU COME UP WITHA PLAN OR PISS OFF ITS UP YO YOU NOW WE HAVE WAITED ENOUGH FORTRANSNET THEY WANT TO DO THE THE THING NOT US ,WE ARE FED UP WITHTHIS,FORWARD THIS PLEASE TO THE PEOPLE ENVOLED WE AS FARMERS ISTHE MOER IN WITH THIS GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER OR LEAVE US ALONE,WEWIL FIGHT THIS IF YOU DONT COME UP UP WITH A PLAN IN THE NEXT WEEK.REGARDSANDRESPEAKER FOR THE FED UP FARMERSCONTACT ME FOR ANY THINGYOU HAVE ONE WEEK SO TELL THE TRANSNET PEOPLE UP THERE TO GETTHERE ACT TOGHETER OR THINGS WILL NOT GO AS THEY HAVE HOPED FOR.

On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Tougheeda Aspeling<Tougheeda.Aspeling@erm.com> wrote:

Dear Stakeholder

Proposed Expansion of Transnet’s Existing Manganese Ore Export Railway Line andAssociated Infrastructure, Northern and Eastern Cape

DEA Ref no.: 14/12/16/3/3/2/405

Our sincere thanks to those stakeholders who commented on this project previously and thoseinvolved in consultation meetings.

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the revised Draft Basic Assessment Report for theproposed upgrades is available for comment for a 40 day public comment period from 01 July 2013to 09 August 2013.

The report will be made available at public libraries, as shown in the table below, and will also beavailable on the project website www.erm.com/transnet-expansion.

These reports will be made available at the following public libraries:

Public place Locality Contact detailsPaterson Public Library Paterson 042 235 1273

Cookhouse Public Library Cookhouse 042 247 1166

Middelburg Public Library Middelburg 043 249 7314

Hanover Public Library Hanover 053 643 0330

Cradock Public Library Cradock 048 801 5000

Kathu Public Library Kathu 053 723 2261

Hotazel Public Library Hotazel 053 7422 167

Barkley West Public Library Barkley West 082 685 9611

How to comment on the report

Stakeholders can comment on the report in any of the following ways:

• By writing a letter or producing additional written submissions; and

• By email, fax or telephone to ERM.

We look forward to your continued participation and should you have any questions, need moreinformation or wish to comment, please contact please contact Tougheeda at Tel: (021) 6815400, Fax: 0865404072 or email: transnet@erm.com.

Yours sincerely

Tougheeda Aspeling

Stakeholder Engagement Co-ordinator

ERM Southern Africa - Cape Town Office

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From: Gerrie van der WesthuizenTo: ERM Southern Africa Project TransnetCc: municipalmanager@joemorolong.gov.za; T BloomSubject: AVAILABILITY OF FINAL SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED MAMATHWANE COMPILATION YARD -

EIA REF NO 14/12/16/3/3/2/688Date: 09 July 2013 02:46:03 PM

Dear Mr Moosajee,

Your correspondence in the above regard refers.

Please be informed that the planning legislation must be complied with. TheNorthern Cape Planning and Development Act, 1998 (Act 7 of 1998) read with theScheme Regualtions for the former District Management Area is applicable here.

Kindly also provide the Joe Morlong Municipality with the Report.

Kind regards,

GA van der WESTHUIZENIDP/PMS MANAGEROFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER-----------------------------------------------------------John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality

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E7 MINUTES OF MEETINGS

Meeting minutes

Subject/Ref

Transnet Railway Expansion Project

Venue

Department of Environmental Affairs & Nature Conservation (90 Long Street, Sasko Building, Small Boardroom– Landowner and Public Meetings

Date of Meeting

03 December 2012

Present

See attendance register attached

Issues Raised Responses Given that there is asbestos from previous operations on the line, will the increased number of trains have any secondary impacts on air quality i.e. will the asbestos be released in the atmosphere due to the increased number of trains?

Given that it is an existing line, there will not be any additional disturbances and no additional impacts. However, a specialist air quality opinion will be sourced and his will be included in the Final BAR. All visible asbestos has been removed from the line. If asbestos is found during the construction phase, an approved contractor will be appointed to remove the asbestos, the appropriate safety measures will be implemented and the asbestos will be removed. Additionally, this will be included in the construction phase EMP.

Does the comment period include the December exclusion period?

Yes, the December exclusion period has been accounted for.

On slide 9, Gong Gong was incorrectly included in John Taolo Gaetswele District Municipality. The correct municipality is Frances Baard.

The mistake has been corrected, as Gong Gong is included in the Frances Baard District Municipality.

Small scale illegal diamond and sand miners operate within the Gong Gong area.

Noted. This will be included in the Final Basic Assessment Report within the Social Baseline.

Due to the number of developments within the area, the Northern Cape often carries the impacts of the development (such as solar developments) but none of the benefits. This is mainly due to the skills shortage within the area. What types of skills are needed for this development?

At this stage we are uncertain what type of skills are needed for this development, but this information will be included in the Final BAR. During the initial stakeholder engagement component, we have encouraged local municipalities to develop a skills database and we would appreciate it if the local authorities could support this database creation.

Will HIV/AIDS be explored as part of the study? HIV/AIDS has not been included as part of the study as there will be no construction camps during the construction phase. However, we will update this information in the Final reports as there might be an influx of job seekers due to perceived employment opportunities in the construction phase.

What is the final loop length? The loop will be 2.5km in length and 5m wide. It will take approximately 5-12 months per site.

Mamatwane will grant access and increase the capacity of the small miners. Additionally, the railway line acts as an important link between the mine and the port.

Noted. The importance of the railway line and its vital function as the link between mine and port, will be further highlited in the Final reports.

Although the construction phase will create jobs, it is important to note that the operational phase will create maintenance job opportunities.

Noted. There will be maintenance job opportunities available but it is difficult at this time, to quantify how many jobs.

Has an ecological specialist study been done and what were the findings?

Yes, an ecology specialist study has been done and findings are available in the Draft reports. No major negative impacts have been identified within this study. Additionally, for Mamatwane, the ecology specialist study results will be released during the EIA phase.

Will there be groundwater/ soil pollution impacts? Yes, during the construction phase due to temporary laydown areas. This impacts has been rated minor negative in the Basic Assessment Report. This impact will be further explored in the Environmental Impact

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Assessment Report for the Mamatwane Compilation Yard. The yard will have small quantities of oil and lubricants and there will be oil water separators on site.

Will the borrow pits be included in the EMP? Yes, geotechnical surveys are currently underway to find the most suitable location for borrow pits excavations. This results will be available in 2013 and the necessary permit applications will be undertaken. Additionally, the necessary mitigations measures will be included in the Environmental Management Plan.

Have the reports been sent to the department as we have not received any as yet?

Yes, the reports have been sent to the department and we will do a follow up once we are back in the office.

Subject/Ref

Transnet Railway Expansion Project

Venue

Barkley West Community Hall– Landowner Focus Group Meeting

Date of Meeting

03 December 2012

Present

See attendance register attached

Issues Raised Responses Where is the loop extension going to be located? Maps were shown to the landowner indicating the exact positioning

of the loop (see Annex xx for maps) No real problem with the loop extension. However, irrigation activities and crop circles/ pivots occur 300m from the level crossing (see Figure xx for diagram). Additionally, there is land with high agricultural potential close to the level crossing and additional pivot circles will be located after the level crossing.

The Hatch and Transnet team, proceeded to show the landowner the proposed layout plan and through this exercise it was shown that the loop extension will not go over the land used for agricultural use, or the land ear marked for future agricultural use. During the initial design phase, Tansnet has made provision for any ‘obstacles’ such as pivot circles, underground water works etc.

Will the bridge be widened? No, the width of the bride will remain the same. Will cement be transported on the train as well? Although the expansion is driven by the increase in demand for

Manganese Ore, the railway line can (and currently does) carry cement as well.

What sort of security measures will be implemented at the station, as there is a large amount of cement theft that occurs at the station?

The locking of gates will be a priority and this will be written into the EMP. Additionally, a Grievance Procedure will be in place during the construction phase.

What kind of material is needed for the borrow pits? Various kinds of material is needed. Geotechnical investigations are currently underway to find the most suitable location and material for the borrow pits. These results will be released early next year.

Is it possible to use decommissioned railway line material for the new loops?

This possibility will be explored further.

Do you (farmer) have water use rights and if so, may we buy water from you during the construction phase?

Yes, water is not a problem.

Will the new fencing be jackal proofed, as there is a proclamation in the Northern Cape that states all fencing should be jackal proofed?

Yes, the new fencing to be installed on the loop upgrade areas, will be jackal proofed.

Subject/Ref

Transnet Railway Expansion Project

Meeting minutes

Venue

Barkley West Community Hall– Public Meeting

Date of Meeting

03 December 2012

Present

See attendance register attached

Issues Raised Responses When will construction start? Construction will begin in 2014 How many people will be employed during the construction phase as job opportunities is the first priority?

Approximately 50-100 will be employed per loop.

What there be any noise, air or light pollution caused by the project?

There will be noise air quality impacts during the construction and operational phase. Specialist studies have been conducted and noise has been rated moderate negative during the construction phase and major negative during the operational phase. Dust nuisance has been rated moderate negative during the construction phase and the impact on manganese has been rated negligible during the operational phase. There will not be any light pollution caused during the operational phase.

Concern was raised regarding the safety of children crossing the railway line.

Noted. The possibility of constructing a railway line bridge crossing will be explored.

Subject/Ref

Transnet Railway Expansion Project

Venue

Groenwater Community Hall– Public Meeting

Date of Meeting

04 December 2012

Present

See attendance register attached

Issues Raised Responses How many trains will pass through Groenwater per day?

We are uncertain at this moment of how many trains will pass through a single point, but this will be included in the Final BAR.

When was the report released as we did not receive it? The report was sent to the Postmasburg Library. The Postmasburg Library is too far away from the Groenwater community.

One copy of the report was given to the councillor and the report was thereafter sent to the Groenwater Library.

Concern was raised regarding the safety of children crossing the railway line.

Noted. The possibility of constructing a railway line bridge crossing will be explored.

How many job opportunities will be created? At this stage we know that 12171 direct jobs and 9128 indirect jobs will be created during the construction phase and 572 permanent employment opportunities will be created during the operational phase. We are unsure at this stage of what type of skills are needed but the construction phase requires individuals who are capable of manual labour and needs fit, strong people.

How do we ensure that local people get local jobs? The railway line construction will go out to tender, and the tender document will have specific requirements including local employee

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number targets. A database needs to be created stating available skills levels within the community so that Transnet understands what skills are available within the community.

As one their requirements, Transnet must include that local community members must be employed for at least one month.

Local employment will be one of the conditions within the subcontractor agreement. Skills will be sourced from the local communities and if the skills needed are not present within that community, they will move on to the next community etc. It is therefore important to have a skills database created within the community. Employment opportunities are a shared responsibility between the developer and the local community.

It is not our (the community’s) responsibility to create a skills database. Transnet should come into the community and create the database.

Noted.

Currently small animals get trapped in the fence. Is there any way to mitigate this?

All fencing meets the applicable national standards and regulations. However, Transnet has made a commitment to look at the fencing to see if any mitigation measures can be implemented.

When will construction begin? Construction will start in 2014 however construction will occur in a phased approach hence construction at all the loops will not begin in 2014. It is important to note that the labour pool for Trewil loop construction, will be drawn from Tsantsabane and Postmasburg as well.

What sort of benefits will accrue to the community because of this development?

The community is encouraged to bring forward suggestions. However, suggestions such as footbridges over the railway line will be further investigated.

Subject/Ref

Transnet Railway Expansion Project

Venue

Postmasburg Town Hall– Public Meeting

Date of Meeting

04 December 2012

Present

See attendance register attached

Issues Raised Responses How many jobs will be created overall? Approximately 50-100 jobs will be created per loop. We had an assumption that the meeting would concentrate on the community of Stasie and the current problems facing the community which includes the transfer of land from Transnet to the municipality, the lack of formal housing at Stasie and the general welfare and safety of the community. Additionally, we expected to hear the future plans for Stasie including a community/ social and labour plan.

The scope of work within the proposed Mangenese Ore line expansion does not include the proposed plans at the community of Stasie. The redevelopment at Stasie is within a different scope and falls under the Development Facilitation Act (67 of 1995). During that process, there will be further community engagement and public participation as required by law. During the operational phase, Transnet intend to construct 80 houses close to Postmasburg to provide accommodation for the operational phase employees as there is limited accommodation within Postmasburg.

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What will the health impacts (dust, TB) of the project be on the community?

There are no expected TB impacts relating from the project. Dust nuisance has been rated moderate negative during the construction phase and the impact of Manganese Dust during the operational phase has been rated negative.

There are currently functions that the municipality cannot undertake such as construction of RDP houses, of recreational areas like parks, fields and the tarring of roads as all the roads and pockets of land are still owned by Transnet. c

The plans for the redevelopmentof Stasie is still underway. As this plan falls under the Development Facilitation Act, a separate process will be followed. At this stage, none of the plans have been finalized. Once the plans have been finalized, the separate process will begin and the necessary public participation process will be followed. The 80 houses falls under ‘township establishment’ therefore parks and other recreational facilities will be established. It is the intension to hand over the roads to the Municipality.

What is a loop? A loop is a railway line extension allowing one train to pull over to the side, while the other train passes. The main BAR shows a diagram of the loop.

What type of jobs will be created and what specific skills are needed, as there is enough time train up for the specific skills needed.

There will be approximately 50- 100 people employed per loop during the construction phase. The construction phase will require fit, strong individuals as there will be a large manual labour component of the project. Additionally, the construction phase will require individuals who can operate certain types of heavy machinery. There will also be job opportunities for women, for example, flag wavers. A full list of what types are needed will be included in the Final BAR. Additionally, a skills database indicating the skill set of the community would facilitate construction phase employment.

I feel like I am being kept in the dark about issues regarding the redevelopment of Stasie. In this meeting you have spoken about 80 houses while others have spoken about 300 houses. Please clarify.

The planning and the different zonings etc. for the community of Stasie is still underway. The 80 houses will be for Transnet operational phase employees. The local municipality and Transnet are currently in discussions. As this plan falls under the Development Facilitation Act, a separate process will be followed. At this stage, none of the plans have been finalized. Once the plans have been finalized, the separate process will begin and the necessary public participation process will be followed.

We understand now that the 80 houses will be for the Transnet operational phase employees. What is going to happen to the old Spoornet community? Transnet has a historical responsibility to these people.

The 80 houses falls under ‘township establishment’ therefore parks and other recreational facilities will be established. It is the intension to hand over the roads to the Municipality. As this plan falls under the Development Facilitation Act, a separate process will be followed. At this stage, none of the plans have been finalized. Once the plans have been finalized, the separate process will begin and the necessary public participation process will be followed.

There are currently still pockets of private land owned by Transnet. The municipality would like the whole area not only roads and pavement. This would enable the municipality to provide RDP houses as well as

As the other houses falls under the Development Facilitation Act there are certain requirements which need to be fulfilled within the plans including public open spaces and recreational areas.

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recreational areas. If I would like to open up a business and need land, can I buy land from Transnet?

At this stage, you may make an offer to rent land from Transnet for your business. The contact person and their details has been given to the community of Stasie if they would like to rent land.

How will small businesses benefit from this project? The community needs to bring forth suggestions and benefits they would like to see implemented.

Our concern is that borrow pits are not correctly rehabilitated and the correct procedure is not followed.

Appropriate remediation techniques will be included in the construction phase EMP. Geotechnical investigation are currently underway to find the most suitable location for borrow pits excavations. Once these locations have been finalized, the appropriate permits will be applied for.

I am confused about what land is owned by Transnet and what land is owned by the Municipality.

The municipality has plans indicating which land is privately owned and which land is owned by Transnet.

Will a social and labour plan be developed? These plans are usually associated with mines as it is a legal requirement for mines to undertake these plans. However it is not a requirement for Transnet, but certain local employment targets and conditions will be wriiten in the construction phase tender.

When will we be coming for another meeting? We are currently in the Public Comment period of the Draft BAR, and as this is a BAR process, we are only having one public meeting. However, the comment period ends on the 9 Jan 2013 and there will be another 21 day comment period after the release of the Final BAR. Transnet will return at the end of January to speak to the community of Stasie regarding the township establishment.

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Subject/Ref

Transnet Railway Expansion Project

Venue

Kalahari Country Club– Landowner Focus Group Meeting

Date of Meeting

05 December 2012

Present

See attendance register attached

Issues Raised Responses Is another line going to be built? Another line will not be built. Loops will be constructed at certain

sections along the line, to increase the overall capacity of the line. Where exactly will the loops be placed? Maps were shown to the landowner indicating the exact positioning

of the loop (These maps are included as Annex xxx ) With the current loop positioning, there is a piece of land that is cornered in, in which I am unable to do anything with.

Currently, Transnet and the landowner are negotiating the purchase of that cornered piece of land.

As part of the project, will any depots/ houses be constructed as I am concerned that the Transnet workers will fraternize with my workers and that their will an increase in crime?

There will not be any worker camps during the construction phase, as local workers will be employed and they will go home at the end of each day. However, there is currently an option of building a depot at Wincaton for the operational phase.

What about the veld fires? During the construction phase, there will be shields and fire extinguishers present on site in the case of a fire. Additionally, certain potentially fire causing machinery will not be operated if the wind is too strong to help prevent veld fires. It is also highly unlikely that veld fires will occur during normal operations, but they could occur during maintenance periods. If a veld fire does occur, this will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

I am concerned that gates will not be locked during the construction phase.

The locking of farm gates will be written in the construction phase EMP. Additionally, a grievance procedure will be in place during the construction phase.

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Subject/Ref

Transnet Railway Expansion Project- Mamatwane Compilation Yard

Venue

Kalahari Country Club– Public Meeting

Date of Meeting

05 December 2012

Present

See attendance register attached

Issues Raised Responses Is the construction phase water driven? Water is required for the construction phase as well as for dust

management. Transnet is currently sourcing options for water abstraction including sourcing water from surrounding mines, municipality and private water use rights.

Why would an oil water separator be necessary? An oil water separator will be installed within the truck workshop and refuelling area. The oil water separator is expected to be approximately four m3. This area will be bunded and waste collected by the oil water separator will be removed by a licenced hazardous waste removal company.

How many people will be employed during the construction and operational phase?

220km of rail will need to be built and this will take approximately 2 years. Approximately 200 people will be employed during this time. During the operational phase, there will be 60 people employed during a 24 hour cycle i.e. 30 people in the day and 30 people at night.

Where will the workers live? As this moment there is uncertainty regarding the exact location of the operational phase employees. However, Transnet is leaning towards constructing houses within the existing surrounding towns but this will be confirmed at a later stage and requires a different process.

What type of noise impacts can be expected? A noise specialist study will be conducted during the EIA phase and these results will be included in the Draft EIA.

Some of the positive impacts of the project includes decreased number of trucks on the road, positive impact on the local economy, job creation as well as further access and opportunities to small miners. Additionally, the rail acts as an important strategic link mines and the harbour.

Noted. These positive impacts have been included in the BAR.

What happens at the balloon loop? The balloon loop will be used as a stock pile area for smaller mines. Will there be any dust impact associated with the project?

Yes, the dust impact will be further investigated in the EIA phase, however, the Mangenese Ore will be sprayed before transport.

Will construction camps be built? No construction/ worker camps will be built. Local workers will be used.

Will the on-site substation be used? Yes, Transnet currently has an agreement with Eskom to ensure dedicated supply.

When will construction begin? Construction is expected to start in 2014 and end in 2016.

NOTES FROM THE FOCUS GROUP MEETING WITH LANDOWNERS

PATERSON (BKB Paterson), Monday 26 November 2012

Present: Janet Mkhabela (ERM), Ben Schoeman (ERM), Tammy Kruger (Hatch), Fanus van Biljon (Hatch), FJ Engelbrecht (Landowner: Brakfontein Farm), V Terblanche (Landowner: Terblanche Boerdery) see Attendance Register

RE: EXTENSION OF "VERBY" CROSSING LOOP - AMENDMENT

Issues raised by stakeholders:

Access roads - concerns about damage to roads during construction period

Dust - potential of damage to citrus crops due to increased dust during construction period

Crime - fears of increased crime and stock theft during construction period

Fire - increased fire risk during construction period and ongoing

Fences - lack of maintenance, closing of gates

Irrigation pipes - potential damage to existing irrigation infrastructure

Encroachment - of the rail reserve onto private land, how will this be handled

Rail crossings - these must be safe and accessible, whether level crossings or culverts

NOTES FROM THE FOCUS GROUP MEETING WITH LANDOWNERS

Cookhouse (Municipal Office: IT Centre), Tuesday 27 November 2012

RE: GOLDEN VALLEY TO COOKHOUSE DOUBLING OF LINE - BASIC ASSESSMENT

Present: Present: Janet Mkhabela (ERM), Ben Schoeman (ERM), Tammy Kruger (Hatch), Fanus van Biljon (Hatch), Willie de Beer (Transnet Property), Biance Smith (TCP), Renee ??? (TCP), Dirk Engelbrecht (TFR), Mark Schulpfort (Landowner: Number Two Piggery), Willem van Aardt (Landowner: Fairworlds Boerdery), Bertus Troskie (Landowner: Kokskraal Farm), Dennis Watson (Landowner), Chris Troskie (Landowner) see Attendance Register

Issues raised by stakeholders:

Access roads - concerns about damage to roads during construction period

Dust - potential of damage to crops due to increased dust during construction period

Crime - fears of increased crime and stock theft during construction period

Fire - increased fire risk during construction period and ongoing from rail maintenance

Fences - lack of maintenance, closing of gates

Irrigation pipes - potential damage to existing irrigation infrastructure

Encroachment - of the rail reserve onto private land, how will this be handled

Rail crossings - these must be safe and accessible, whether level crossings or culverts. Culverts are preferred, especially where line is doubled.

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E8 COMMENTS AND RESPONSES REPORT

Comment/ Issue/ Concern Category

Comment/ Issue/Concern Commentator Organisation / Area Date Source ERM Response

The community does not have access to basic services. When will Transnet transfer the community to the Local Municipality?

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting Transnet is discussing the issue with the Municipality, as soon as a way forward has been established, it will be communicated to the community.

The lack of title deeds is preventing Eskom from installing electricity in the houses occupied by the community. Can Transnet fast-track the transfer process?

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting Transnet is discussing the issue with the Municipality, as soon as a way forward has been established, it will be communicated to the community.

Houses in the area are falling apart, and Transnet still expects the community to pay rent but no maintenance work is being undertaken. Furthermore, Transnet is also refusing to allow people to repair or even paint the houses.

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting Comment has been noted by Transnet representatives and will be passed on for consideration.

EIA Process Will the Project will proceed regardless of the comments made by the public?

Arie Fourie Arie Fourie Trust/ Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

A key aspect of the EIA process is public participation to inform stakeholders of the project and to obtain comments and afford stakeholders with an opportunity to raise concerns which will be taken into account in the decision-making process.

Stakeholder comments are also taken into regard, as far as practical, in terms of the engineering design.

Damage to Access Roads The construction activities are likely to cause damage to the access roads. Is Transnet prepared to maintain these roads during construction?

F. Engelbreght Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

Transnet will maintain and repair any damage to the roads caused by the presence of the construction activities.

The presence of construction workers in the area is likely to increase incidences of crime, especially stock theft.

V. Terblanche Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

There will be increased crime with the increased number of contract workers around.

Mark Shlopefed Number 2 Piggeries (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

The presence of the Project on the farm might disturb or lead to movement of existing infrastructure. Transnet will need to take this into consideration and financially plan for this.

T. du Toit Buffelspoort Trust/ Landowner

28-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

It is my past experience that contractors do not close close the gates on the farm properties. What measures will be implemented to ensure that the gates will be closed?

M.S Gower Sheldon loop/ Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication Transnet will implement a code of conduct aimed to address issues such as this.

Transnet should ensure that gates are always closed at the Project affected farms to avoid criminals accessing the properties.

Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

Noted. This issues has been addressed in the Social Specialist Study.

Please ensure that all gates on the Project affected farms are always closed during construction to avoid incidences of stock theft and other crimes occurring due carelessness.

V. Terblanche Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

Comment is noted and it will be passed onto Transnet for its consideration. Furthermore, the social specialist study has suggested this as a mitigation measure that the Transnet Contractor will have to adopt.

Several landowners have raised this as a concern. The Social Specialist Study has listed the following measures that will be implemented during construction:

Transnet will develop and implement a Workforce Code of Conduct. The Code will address the following aspects:• respect for local residents (the affected landowners and their neighbours);• respect for farm infrastructure and agricultural activities;• no hunting or unauthorised taking of products or livestock; and• description of disciplinary measures for infringement of the Code and other Transnet rules.

Legacy Issue

Health, Safety and Security

During the construction and operation phase, what sort of measures will be in place to prevent individuals from climbing over the fences in order to steal stock?

M.S Gower Sheldon Loop/Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication Transenet intends to upgrade the fences as part of the expansion project and to erect new fences where required.

A few months back, a Transnet contractor employed people from the local area, and then told people to go and purchase their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing. Will the same be expected for this project? People are poor here and cannot afford to buy a pair of work boots worth R300 for work that is not permanent.

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting Comment has been noted and it will be passed onto Transnet for consideration.

How will you ensure the health and safety of the children and livestock in the area during construction and operation?

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting Transnet will recruit contractors with a proven health and safety record. In addition, areas where construction will be undertaken will be fenced off to ensure the safety of the local people.

How do you plan to prevent rail accidents with fast moving trains?

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting When the trains approach stations they slow down, especially at stations like Rosmead where communities are located in close proximity to the railway line. In addition, Rosmead is the where the drivers exchange happens as such the trains move very slowly as they approach the area. Lastly, the project will provide a permanent solid barrier (security fence) between the public and the railway line such that the public cannot enter into the rail servitude.

The current bridge over rail (used for pedestrian crossing) is too far for most people in the community to reach As a result many people do not use it. Can Transnet consider building another bridge that is more convenient for residents?

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting Comment has been noted and it will be passed onto Transnet for consideration.

Transnet should ensure that all railway crossings are accessible and safe including areas where there are culverts.

F. Engelbreght Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

Comment has been noted and it will be passed onto Transnet for consideration.

Transnet has been neglecting maintaining the fences along the line. Transnet should ensure that the fences are mended or replaced as part of the construction activities.

F. Engelbreght Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

Comment has been noted and it will be passed onto Transnet for consideration.

Is Transnet planning to upgrade the fences along the railway line?

Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

It is Transnet's intention to upgrade the fences as part of the expansion project and to erect new fences where required.

Will Transnet also upgrade the fencing along the railway line during the expansion Project?

T. du Toit Buffelspoort Trust/ Landowner

28-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

It is Transnet's intention to upgrade the fences as part of the expansion project and to erect new fences where required.

Fencing may lead to the lack of continuity and access to specific areas?

Leon Scheepers Sevenstone Inv 105 (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

25-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

This is true, however fencing in areas adjacent to the rail reserve is considered especially necessary to ensure safety and prevent unauthorised entry to high risk areas.

What type of fences will be used once they re- fence the affected properties? Transnet should instal netted fencing as to prevent animals from escaping through the fences.

M.S Gower Sheldon Loop/Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication All fencing meets the applicable national standards and regulations.

Fencing

Use and Maintanance of Access Roads

Are we going to lose access to the railway crossing during construction?

Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

No access roads will be lost due to the Project, however, in certain areas (Ioops) access may be shifted slightly.

Will we be able to use the same railway crossing post-construction?

Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

Yes, where these have been relocated to new locations landowners and other users will be forewarned.

Transnet should ensure that all railway crossings should be safe.

Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

Noted.

Construction activities are likely to cause fires especially welding activities. How does Transnet plan to mitigate for this?

Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

Construction activities are likely to cause fires especially activities such as welding. How does Transnet plan to mitigate for this?

F. Engelbreght Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

Will employment opportunities be extended to women? Community Member Cookhouse 27-Nov-12 Cookhouse Public Meeting Everyone, including women, with the necessary experience, skills and is able to perform the necessary construction tasks will be considered for available positions.

Will skilled people without formal qualifications be considered for construction employment opportunities?

Community Member Cookhouse 27-Nov-12 Cookhouse Public Meeting This will be possible, however, the appointed Contractor will make the final decision. The applicant may have to provide proof of his skills if he/ she does not have the relevant qualifications.

How many jobs will be given to the people residing in the area?

Community Member Paterson 27-Nov-12 Paterson Public Meeting Approximately 21,299 employment opportunities will be created. Of these 12,171 jobs will be direct and 9,128 jobs will be in-direct. These employment opportunities will be spread across the length of the railway line (from Verby to Hotazel). It is too early in the Project planning phase to say with certainty how many people will be employed at each site; however, Transnet’s plan is for the Contractors’ to employ as many people from the closest towns/ communities to each Project site as possible.

How will Transnet ensure that their appointed contractors ensure that they are hiring people from the area?

Community Member Cookhouse 27-Nov-12 Cookhouse Public Meeting Transnet will develop a recruitment policy. The policy will set criteria for prioritising employment of local people over regional or national people; and only employing people from elsewhere in the country where the needed skills set are not available. All Contractors will be required to adhere to this policy when recruiting employees.

Will differently-abled people be considered for employment opportunities?

Community Member Paterson 27-Nov-12 Paterson Public Meeting Everyone with the necessary experience, skills and is able to perform the necessary construction tasks will be considered for available positions.

Will Transnet provide training for the local people in order to prepare them for construction?

Community Member Cookhouse 27-Nov-12 Cookhouse Public Meeting Currently, no pre-construction training is being planned by Transnet; however, Contractors may offer some training to those employed to work on the Project especially H&S training.

During the construction phase, there will be shields and fire extinguishers present on site in the case of a fire. Additionally, certain potentially fire causing machinery such as Rail grinding machines, termit welding equipment and flashbutt welding machines will not be operated if the wind is too strong to help prevent veld fires.

It is also highly unlikely that veld fires will occur during normal operations, but during maintenance activities the safety procedures mentioned above will be in place. If a veld fire does occur, this will be dealt with by emergency services to minimise the health and safety risks.

Prevention of Veldfires

Level Crossing Roads

Employment

Training and Development

What type of training can people undertake in order to prepare themselves for the Project related employment?

Community Member Cookhouse 27-Nov-12 Cookhouse Public Meeting It is difficult to determine at the moment as Transnet is still going through the regulatory processes, finalising the design and other Project related planning. However, skills such as welding, brick-laying, electrical work, etc. will be required.

Will the local population receive training in preparation for construction?

Community Member Paterson 27-Nov-12 Paterson Public Meeting It is not anticipated that training will be received prior to construction however on-the-job training is envisaged by subcontractors undertaking the work.

Renewable Energy Project(s) It is important to understand which side of my property is going to be affected by the proposed project? The farm has been sold to Skytech for the development of a solar power plant and would like to ensure that the solar project is not affected.

Stefan Naude Landowner 29-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Burgervilleweg & Linde Landowners

Maps were presented to the landowner and the details of the project described by project engineers. The Transnet Property Manager assured the landowner that he would be in contact with the solar developer to gain a better understanding of the solar project site location.

Will small local contractors be given preference for the procurement purposes?

Community Member Paterson 27-Nov-12 Paterson Public Meeting As part of the recommendations of the social specialist - there is a specific mitigation measure that states that Transnet will set a criteria for prioritising, where possible, local (local municipal) residents/suppliers over regional or national people/suppliers. All contractors will be required to recruit and procure in terms of Transnet’s recruitment and procurement policy. It should be noted that, all contractors will need to follow Transnet's tender process.

Will local contractors be considered during the tender process for procurement purposes?

Community Member Cookhouse 27-Nov-12 Cookhouse Public Meeting As part of the recommendations of the Social Specialist Study- there is a specific mitigation measure that states that Transnet will set a criteria for prioritising, where possible, local (local municipal) residents/suppliers over regional or national people/suppliers. All contractors will be required to recruit and procure in terms of Transnet’s recruitment and procurement policy. It should be noted that, all contractors will need to follow Transnet's tender process.

The project will lead to a loss in land available for cultivation. Leon Scheepers Sevenstone Inv 105 (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

25-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

The Project is not anticipated to created a major loss of agricultural land. Only a small portion of the land will be acquired and any loss or disruptions to agricultural activities will be compensated accordingly by Transnet.

The project will have interference and possible damage to current underground irrigation systems.

John Truter Landowner 27-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

This is issue is recognised as one of the potetnial impacts of the project and several mitigation measures will be implement to ensure limited to no damage to the irrigation infrastructure; these include:

Personal communication between the engineers and the landowners with irrigation systems on their proterty, todetermine the location of the infrastructure to the Project Sites; and A property walk through between the affected landowner and the Contractor prior to the commencement of construction activities.

Procurement Services

Disruption of Agricultural Activities and Infrastructure

No objection to the loop extension provided it does not interfere with the existing irrigation system.

Andre Marais Landowner 27-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

This is issue is recognised as one of the potetnial impacts of the project and several mitigation measures will be implement to ensure limited to no damage to the irrigation infrastructure; these include:

Personal communication between the engineers and the landowners with irrigation systems on their proterty, todetermine the location of the infrastructure to the Project Sites; and A property walk through between the affected landowner and the Contractor prior to the commencement of construction activities.

Concerned about the possibility of the Project affecting the underground water infrastructure on the farm.

Mark Shlopefed Number 2 Piggeries (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

This is issue is recognised as one of the potetnial impacts of the project and several mitigation measures will be implement to ensure limited to no damage to the irrigation infrastructure; these include:

Personal communication between the engineers and the landowners with irrigation systems on their proterty, todetermine the location of the infrastructure to the Project Sites; and A property walk through between the affected landowner and the Contractor prior to the commencement of construction activities.

Can Transnet guarantee that existing irrigation pipes and infrastructure on the Project affected farms is not damaged during construction?

V. Terblanche Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

There is no gaurantee that the infrstructure on site will not be damaged but Transnet and the appointed Contractor will implement some mitigation measures to try and ensure limited to no damage to the irrigation infrastructure; these include:

Personal communication between the engineers and the landowners with irrigation systems on their proterty, todetermine the location of the infrastructure to the Project Sites; and A property walk through between the affected landowner and the Contractor prior to the commencement of construction activities.

The increased number of trains may lead to more livestock being killed.

Leon Scheepers Sevenstone Inv 105 (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

25-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

The planned repair and erection of old and new fences is aimed at minimising such incidents.

Where and how will the project affect my farm? Maritz Valentyn Landowner 25-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

What is the extent of the impacts on the land? Mark Murray Jackson Trust 25-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

Where will the project have an impact on the farm? Bertus Troskey Bertus Troskey Farm/ Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

Where on my farm will the proposed project have an impact? Arie Fourie Arie Fourie Trust/ Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

The presence of increased dust is likely to cause damage to citrus crops during construction. This will have serious financial implications for citrus growers, how does Transnet plan to mitigate for this?

F. Engelbreght Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

Transnet/ Contractor will maintain high moisture content on exposed surface and roads by spraying it with water at set intervals as per the recommandations of the Air Quality Specialist.

Existing infrastructure on the farm should not be damaged; and Transnet needs to repair any damage caused by its workers on the farm.

Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

There is no gaurantee that the infrstructure on site will not be damaged but Transnet and the appointed Contractor will implement some mitigation measures to try and ensure limited to no damage to the irrigation infrastructure; these include:

Personal communication between the engineers and the landowners with irrigation systems on their proterty, todetermine the location of the infrastructure to the Project Sites; and A property walk through between the affected landowner and the Contractor prior to the commencement of construction activities.

How is my farm going to be affected? Project Affected Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

How will my farm be affected by the project? N. P. Kingwill Landowner 28-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Tafelberg & Rosmead Landowners

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

The project might have unauthorised use of private facilities by contract workers.

John Truter Landowner 27-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

Workers will be restricted to demarcated work areas only and they will have to adhere to the Workforce Code of Conduct as outlined by Transnet.

It should be noted that although the farmers receive compensation for livestock that have been killed along the railway line, the entire production process is still affected by the loss of this livestock. Further measures should be implemented to prevent the loss of livestock.

M.S Gower Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication Noted.

Will Transnet take full responsibility to repairing damaged irrigation infrastructure?

V. Terblanche Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

Definitely.

How much land will be needed for the project? Mark Shlopefed Number 2 Piggeries (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the

The implementation of the Project will decrease the property value of the land.

Mark Shlopefed Number 2 Piggeries (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

Furthermore, the landowner was assured that a representative from Transnet will be in touch to discuss the land acquisition process.

How will the Project affect my farm? V. Terblanche Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting with Verby & Ripon-Kommadagga Landowners

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

What will happen in the case of a landowner refuses to sell their land to Transnet?

Landowner Landowner 27-Nov-12 Focus Group meeting for Golden Valley Cookhouse & Thorngrove Landowners

In a case like this, an alternative site will have to be identified since landowners will not be forced to sell or lease a portion of their land to Transnet.

Land Acquisition

How does Transnet plan to handle the encroachment of the rail reserve onto privately owned land?

V. Terblanche Landowner 26-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Verby, & Ripon Kommadagga Landowners

A representative from Transnet will visit all the affected landowners to discuss the proposed land take and appropriate compensation.

When construction expected to commence? N. P. Kingwill Landowner 28-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Tafelberg & Rosmead Landowners

When construction expected to commence? N. P. Kingwill Landowner 29-Nov-12 Focus Group Meeting for Tafelberg & Rosmead Landowners

When will construction begin? T. du Toit Buffelspoort Trust/ Landowner

28-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

How long is the construction of each loop going to take? Mark Shlopefed Number 2 Piggeries (Pty) Ltd / Landowner

26-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

Construction of each loop will take approximately 12 to 18 months; varying depending on the site specific construction needs. The lifespan of the construction phase related to the entire Project is 4 years.

Each project affected landowner will be directly engaged by Transnet once the permitting processes and construction schedules are completed.

Where will the workers live? M.S Gower Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication Transnet intends to employ as many people from the local areas as possible, so that they can gon home every evening. Workers' from outside the area will be accommodated in the local accommodation/ establishment.

If the workers are not going to live on site, what mode of transport will be used to bring the workers to work?

M.S Gower Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication Light passanger vehicles will be provided to transport workers to and from site, where required.

Will an adequate number of bathrooms be provided on site? I have had bad experiences where contractors have used my site as a bathroom.

M.S Gower Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication Yes, adequate temporary sanitation will be provided on site for the workers.

Property Damage Houses in Rosmead are structurally unsafe, and the community fear that vibrations from construction activities and increased train traffic will cause more harm to the houses and pose safety issues for the occupants.

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting The results of the Noise and vibrations specialist study stated that the impact of construction and operations related to vibration will be negligible, meaning that the vibrations generated by these activities are unlikely to have an impact on humans and structures. Vibrations of the trains are expected to be below 0.3-0.15mm/s which do not affect people or structures.

Thank you to ERM and Transnet for coming in and informing the community of the proposed project.

Community Member Paterson 27-Nov-12 Paterson Public Meeting Noted.

Will ERM be coming back to stakeholders and communities with the final details of the number of jobs that will be available, and possible procurement opportunities?

Community Member Cookhouse 27-Nov-12 Cookhouse Public Meeting ERM is an independent consulting firm that is assisting Transnet with the premitting process. As such, ERM consultants will not be returning to provide stakeholders with employment and procurement details. This task will be undertaken by Transnet and the appointed Contractor(s). Please remember that stakeholder engagement is an on-going process and it will not end once the authorisation process is complete.

Please ensure that Shamwari Game Reserve is consulted if the Project is going to have an impact on it.

Gunther Strauss Shamwari Game Reserve 12-Dec-12 Written Comment No direct impacts have been identified on Shamwari Game Reserve due to the presence of the Project. The communication sent to you was only to inform you as a neighbouring landowner to the Verby Project Site.

Will any of the houses in Rosmead be demolished? Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting There are no plans to demolish any houses in Roasmead due to the presence of the Project.

Project Specific

Evictions and Resettlement

Public Participation

Construction is expected to commence early 2014.

Will any household be evicted or resettled because of the Project?

Community Member Rosmead 28-Nov-12 Rosmead Public Meeting Currently there are no plans to resettle or evict anyone in your community as a result of the project.

Alien Vegetation What measures will be implemented to ensure that alien vegetation (such as prickly pear) will not be spread?

M.S Gower Landowner 14-Mar-13 Verbal Communication Alien vegetation monitoring and management measures are included in the environmental management plan for the project.

Comment/ Issue/ Concern Category

Comment/ Issue/Concern Commentator Organisation / Area Date Source ERM Response

Air Quality and Dust Given that there is asbestos from previous operations on the line, will the increased number of trains have any secondary impacts on air quality i.e. will the asbestos be released in the atmosphere due to the increased number of trains?

NDWP NDWP 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting Given that it is an existing line, there will not be any additional disturbances and no additional impacts.

All visible asbestos has been removed from the line. If asbestos is found during the construction phase, an approved contractor will be appointed to remove the asbestos using the appropriate safety measures.

Although the construction phase will create jobs, it is important to note that the operational phase will create maintenance job opportunities.

Commenting Authority Commenting Authority 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting This is true, an estimated 572 operational jobs will be created across the entire line.

As one of their requirements, Transnet must include that local community members must be employed for at least one month.

Obakeng Kgorotane Councillor 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting Noted, your suggestion will be passed onto Transnet for consideration. A database needs to be created stating the available skills within the community so that Transnet and the appointed Contractor(s) can understand the availability of labour in the community.

How do we ensure that local people get local jobs?

Obakeng Kgorotane Councillor 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting The construction activities will go out to tender, and the tender document will have specific requirements to ensure local workers are employed, as far as practical. In addition, there is a specific mitigation measure that states that Transnet will set a criteria for prioritising, where possible, local (local municipal) residents/suppliers over regional or national people/suppliers. All contractors will be required to recruit and procure in terms of Transnet’s recruitment and procurement policy.

How many job opportunities will be created? Obakeng Kgorotane Councillor 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting Approximately 21,299 employment opportunities will be created. Of these 12,171 jobs will be direct and 9,128 jobs will be in-direct. These employment opportunities will be spread across the length of the railway line (from Verby to Hotazel). Approximately 50-100 jobs will be created per loop.

How many jobs will be created overall? M. C. Mashila Ward Councillor 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting

How many people will be employed during the construction phase as job opportunities is the first priority?

Koos Malan Community Development Worker

04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting

What type of jobs will be created and what specific skills are needed, as there is enough time to train for the specific skills needed.

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting The skill sets required will range from highly skilled professions (such as engineers, project managers, and others) to semi-skilled and unskilled labour. Some of the skills that will be required will include, but not limited to, heavy duty machine operators, welders, brick layers, electricians, and others. Manual labour will form a significant part of the construction activities and comprise mainly of unskilled labour.

It is not the community’s responsibility to create a skills database. Rather Transnet should invest some resources into the community and create the skills database.

Obakeng Kgorotane Ward Councillor 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting This recommendation has been passed on to Transnet however it is suggested that this should be at minimum, be a joint effort.

Employment

As part of the project, will any depots/ houses be constructed? I am concerned that the Transnet workers will fraternize with my workers and that there will be an increase in crime?

A.J. Bester Farm Wincanton/ Landowner

05-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

There will not be any worker camps during the construction. Transnet plans to recruit as many people as possible from the local areas who will be able to go home at the end of each day. It is anticipated that workers from outside of the area will be housed in accommodation/ establishments closest to each Project Site.

I am concerned that gates will not be locked during the construction phase.

A.J. Bester Farm Wincanton/Landowner

05-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

The locking of farm gates will be written in the construction phase EMP. Additionally, a grievance procedure will be in place during the construction phase.

Concerned about the livestock on the farm being stolen especiallly the horses. What sort of compensation will Transnet offer?

H. Van Dyk Farm Moab/ Landowner 23-Apr-13 Verbal Communication Transnet will develop and implement a Workforce Code of Conduct. The Code will address the following aspects:• respect for local residents (the affected landowners and their neighbours);• respect for farm infrastructure and agricultural activities;• no hunting or unauthorised taking of products or livestock; and• description of disciplinary measures for infringement of the Code and other Transnet rules.

Workers who are found to be in contravention of the Code, which they will sign at the commencement of their work contract, will face disciplinary procedures that could result in dismissal.

Transnet will implement the grievance procedure that ensures that complaints related to Project can be lodged and responded to promptly.

What sort of security measures will be implemented at the station, as there is a large amount of cement theft that occurs at the station?

Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

There will be security personnel present at all construction site 24/7. Locking of gates will be prioritised and lastly, grievance procedures will be available for stakeholders to raise their issues and concerns associated with the presence of the Project.

Security and fencing along the service roads and railway reserve need to be upgraded as there is an increase Iin the number of crime incidences including poaching and stock theft.

Charl Le Roux Neighbouring Landowner/ Droogfontein CPA

03-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

Noted, your suggestion will be passed onto Transnet for consideration.

The project is welcomed, as it is likely to decrease the number of trucks on the road. Those trucks create a health and safety hazard to all road users.

Charl Le Roux Neighbouring Landowner/ Droogfontein CPA

03-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

Noted, your suggestion will be passed onto Transnet for consideration.

The service roads needs to be extra secured. Currently they are used by criminals escaping from Roodepan.

Charl Le Roux Neighbouring Landowner in Fieldsview

03-Sep-12 Initial consultation/Verbal communication

Noted, your suggestion will be passed onto Transnet for consideration.

What will the health impacts (dust, TB) of the project be on the community?

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting There are no expected TB impacts relating from the project.

Will HIV/AIDS be explored as part of the study?

Commenting Authority Commenting Authority 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting HIV/AIDS has not been included as part of the study as there will be no construction camps during the construction phase.

There is a concern regarding the safety of children crossing the railway line.

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting Transnet is committed to establishing safe rail crossings to ensure the health and safety of community members is safe guarded. Fencing will be erected where necessary to ensure this.

Will security be present on site during construction? There is a lot of stock theft in the area.

T. Mans Farm Wincanton/ Landowner

04-Oct-12 Verbal Communication Yes, security guards will be present on site 24 hours a day.

Health, Safety and Security

How many trains will pass through Groenwater per day?

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting There will on average be 10 trains per direction per day. Of these, 4 per direction per day will be 200 wagons manganese trains.

Is another line going to be built? A.J. Bester Farm Winconton/ Landowner

05-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

At the Wincaton site, the planned activities are for the extension of the existing loop only and not to construct another line.

Is it possible to use decommissioned railway line material for the new loops?

Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

Yes it is possible to decommission a railway line but this depends mostly on the condition of the decommissioned material. This project is about expanding and upgrading the railway line, thus it is unlikely that decommissioned material will be of suitable quality for use in the loop extensions. We need to install bigger rail and heavier sleepers lines. Decommissioned materials are unlikely to meet the quality required for the expansion and upgrade.

What kind of material is needed from the borrow pits?

Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

A variety of materials will be sourced from borrow pits, for instance, borrow pits will be used to source weathered dolomite for repairing of the rail track formation. Geotechnical investigations are currently underway to find the most suitable location to source material (either from existing borrow pits or through establishing new borrow pits).

What will the length of the final loop be? Commenting Authority Commenting Authority 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting In order to accommodate 200 wagon trains, each of the crossing loops will have to be extended such that the total loop length is a minimum of 2,530m (just over 2.5km) long and 5 m wide.

When will construction start? Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting Construction is expected to commence early 2014

Where exactly will the loops be placed? A.J. Bester Farm Wincanton/Landowner

05-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

Maps were shown to the landowner indicating the exact positioning of the loop (These maps are included in the BAR).

Where in the Northern Cape are the expansions proposed to be carried out? Where are the 2 new rail loops going to be built?

Renate Advocate Chairman Hanover Chamber of Commerce & Industry

29-Oct-12 Written comment The BAR contains details of each loop affected as well as maps showing these locations.

Where is the loop extension going to be located?

Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

Will cement be transported on the train as well?

Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

Comment has been noted and it will be passed on to Transnet for consideration.

Will the bridge be widened? Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

No, the width of the bridge will remain the same.

With the current loop positioning, there is a piece of land that is cornered in, in which I am unable to do anything with.

A.J. Bester Farm Wincanton/ Landowner

05-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

Currently, Transnet and the landowner are negotiating the purchase of the piece of land referred to here.

Will a social and labour plan be developed? Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting A social and labour plan will not be prepared as part of the project as these are not applicable to this type of development/ project and are required for mining projects.

What sort of benefits will accrue to the community because of this development?

Precious Phillips Community Development Worker

04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting The community is encouraged to bring forward suggestions around their needs such as establishing footbridges over the railway line. The direct and indirect employment opportunities have also been highlighted in the BAR.

Transnet needs to state what benefits they will bring to the community.

Obakeng Kgorotane Ward Councillor 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting The needs and desirability of the project is outlined in the BAR.

Socio-economic

Project Specific

We had an assumption that the meeting would concentrate on the community of Stasie and the current problems facing the community which includes the transfer of land from Transnet to the municipality, the lack of formal housing at Stasie and the general welfare and safety of the community. Additionally, we expected to hear the future plans for Stasie including a community/ social and labour plan.

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting We apologise for any confusion about the meeting agenda. The scope of work within the proposed Manganese Ore railway line expansion does not include the proposed plans at the community of Stasie.

The redevelopment at Stasie is within a different scope and falls under the Development Facilitation Act. During that process, there will be further community engagement and public participation as required by law.

There are certain aspects that are not clear regarding the redevelopment of Stasie. For instance in this meeting you have spoken about 80 houses while others have spoken about 300 houses. Please clarify.

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting The planning and the different zonings etc. for the community of Stasie is still underway. The 80 houses will be for Transnet operational phase employees.

The local municipality and Transnet are currently in discussions with regards to developments in Stasie.

The development plans outside of this particular project fall under the Development Facilitation Act, and a separate process will be followed. At this stage, discussions are still underway and none of the plans have been finalized. Once the plans have been finalized, a separate process will begin and the necessary public participation process will be followed.It should be noted that this does not fall within the scope of the EIA.

There are currently still pockets of private land owned by Transnet. The municipality would like the whole area not only roads and pavement. This would enable the municipality to provide RDP houses as well as recreational areas.

E. E. Phete Mayor 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting As the 80 houses fall under the Development Facilitation Act there are certain requirements which need to be fulfilled within the plans including public open spaces and recreational areas.

We understand now that the 80 houses will be for the Transnet operational phase employees. What is going to happen to the old Spoornet community? Transnet has a historical responsibility to these people.

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting The local municipality and Transnet are currently in discussions with regards to developments in Stasie.

The development plans outside of this particular project fall under the Development Facilitation Act, and a separate process will be followed. At this stage, discussions are still underway and none of the plans have been finalized. Once the plans have been finalized, a separate process will begin and the necessary public participation process will be followed.

What about the veld fires? A.J. Bester Farm Wincanton/Landowner

05-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

During the construction phase, there will be shields and fire extinguishers present on site in the case of a fire. Additionally, certain potentially fire causing machinery such as Rail grinding machines, termit welding equipment and flashbutt welding machines will not be operated if the wind is too strong to help prevent veld fires.

It is also highly unlikely that veld fires will occur during normal operations, but during maintenance activities the safety procedures mentioned above will be in place. If a veld fire does occur, this will be dealt with by emergency services to minimise the health and safety risks.

Fast moving train tend to cause veldfires especially in the dry season.

Thabo Modope Farm Droogfontein CPA/ Landowner

Verbal Communication Comment has been noted and it will be passed on to Transnet for consideration.

Legacy Issues

Veldfires

Veld fires are a problem in this area. Most people attribute them to the overgrown railway reserve area and sparks caused by passing trains.

T. Mans Farm Wincanton/ Landowner

04-Oct-12 Verbal Communication Comment has been noted and it will be passed on to Transnet for consideration.

Community Benefits How will small businesses benefit from this project?

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting Local good and services will be procured as far as possible. These will include, but not limited to, includes security and catering services.

I am confused about what land is owned by Transnet and what land is owned by the Municipality.

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting The municipality has plans indicating which land is privately owned and which land is owned by Transnet. Maps were used to indicate Transnet land owned by Transnet.

If I would like to open up a business within the community of Stasie and need land, can I buy land from Transnet?

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting At this stage, you may make an offer to rent land from Transnet for your business. The contact person and their details has been given to the community of Stasie if they would like to rent land.

Portion 6 of farm Wincanton now belongs to Windfall SA Properties. Any intention of Transnet to the purchase of any land on Portion 6 will be highly impractical.

Jaco Uys Aveng E&PC/ Renewable Energy Co./ New Landoner of Ptn 6 Farm Wincanton

10-Dec-12 Written Comment Comment has been noted and it will be passed on to Transnet for consideration.

There are currently functions that the municipality cannot undertake such as construction of RDP houses, of recreational areas like parks, fields and the tarring of roads as all the roads and pockets of land are still owned by Transnet.

M. C. Mashila Ward Councillor 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting The plans for the redevelopment of Stasie are still underway and these fall under the Development Facilitation Act. As such, a separate process will be followed for this redevelopment. Once the plans have been finalized, a separate process will begin and the necessary public participation process will be followed.

The development may include the establishment of parks, fields and recreational facilities. It is the intention that roads will be constructed by Transnet but that they would ultimately be maintained by the municipality.

Have the reports been sent to the department as we have not received any as yet?

Commenting Authority Commenting Authority 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting Yes, the reports have been sent to the department and we will do a follow up once we are back in the office. This was confirmed.

Does the comment period include the December exclusion period?

Department of Environmental Affairs and Nature Conservation

Department of Environmental Affairs and Nature Conservation

03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting Yes, the December exclusion period has been accounted for.

The Postmasburg Library is too far away from the Groenwater community to go and view the scoping report.

Obakeng Kgorotane Ward Councillor 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting One copy of the report was given to the councillor and the report was thereafter sent to the Groenwater Library.

When was the report released as we (Groenwater Community) did not receive it?

Obakeng Kgorotane Ward Councillor 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting The report was sent to the Groenwater and Postmasburg Libraries and notifications of the availability of the draft report was sent to stakeholders on the database. An additional copy was subsequently sent to the community.

When will we be coming for another meeting? Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting We are currently in the public comment period of the Draft BAR, and we will not be holding any more public meetings. However, the stakeholders will be notified of the release of the Final BAR for review.

Transnet will return in 2013 to speak to the community of Stasie regarding the township establishment.

Will HIV/AIDS be explored as part of the study?

Commenting Authority Commenting Authority 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting HIV/AIDS in infrastructure developments is often considered when there are worker camps. As there will be no worker camps associated with the Project it has not been included.

EIA Process

Landownership

Will the borrow pits be included in the Environmental Management Plan?

Commenting Authority Commenting Authority 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting Geotechnical surveys are currently underway to find the most suitable location for borrow pit excavations. The results will only be available in 2013 and the necessary permit applications will be undertaken including the preparation of an Environmental Management Plan outlining the necessary mitigation measures. The Environmental Management Plan will also be sumbitted to the department of Mineral Resources as part of the application.

Currently small animals get trapped in the fence. Is there any way to mitigate this?

Community Member Community Member 04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting All fencing meets the applicable national standards and regulations. However, Transnet has made a commitment to look at the fencing and obtain seek the advice of the ecological specialist to see if effective mitigation measures can be implemented.

Will the new fencing be jackal proofed, as there is a proclamation in the Northern Cape that states all fencing should be jackal proofed?

Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

Yes, the new fencing to be installed on the loop upgrade areas, will be jackal proofed.

Will there be any noise, air or light pollution caused by the project?

Koos Malan Community Development Worker

04-Dec-12 Groenwater Public Meeting There will be noise and air quality impacts during the construction and operational phase. Specialist studies have been conducted and noise has been rated moderate negative during the construction phase and major negative during the operational phase. Air quality impacts are anticipated to be minimal along the line and lighting effects are expected to remain similar to those currently being experienced. It should also be noted that there will be a fewer numbers of trains so the noise experienced by those in close proximity to a passing train will be longer in terms of duration but shorter in terms of frequency.

Will there be groundwater or soil pollution impacts?

Commenting Authority Commenting Authority 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting Soil and groundwater impacts are anticipated however they have been rated as minor negative in the BAR. Fuel will be stored in self bunded, above ground storage tanks in the site camp area and in some cases bunded areas may need to be established for the storage of fuel.

Our concern is that borrow pits are not correctly rehabilitated and the correct procedure is not followed.

E. E. Phete Mayor 04-Dec-12 Postmasburg Public Meeting Geotechnical investigations are currently underway to find the most suitable sources of construction materials. These may be existing borrow pits or possible locations for new borrow pits. Once these locations have been finalised, the appropriate permits will be applied for and appropriate rehabilitation measures will be recommended.

No real problem with the loop extension. However, irrigation activities and crop circles/ pivots occur 300m from the level crossing. Additionally, there is land with high agricultural potential close to the level crossing and additional pivot circles will be located after the level crossing.

Naude Greyling Farm Likatlong/ Landowner

03-Dec-12 Landowner Focus Group Meeting

The Engineering team proceeded to show the landowner the proposed layout plan and through this exercise it was shown that the loop extension will not cover the land used for agricultural use, or the land ear marked for future agricultural use. During the initial design phase, Transnet has made provision for any ‘obstacles’ such as pivot circles, underground water works etc.

How will the extension of the loop affect the electricity? The irrigation system on the farm is dependent on availabilty of electricity and any disturbance to the electricity supply will have negetive financial implications.

Charl Le Roux Neighbouring Landowner/ Farm Droogfontein CPA

01-Oct-12 Verbal Communication The project is not expected to affect the electricity supply, and should this happen a contigency plan will be available.

Agriculture

Environmental Issues/ Concerns

Fencing

There are small scale illegal diamond and sand miners operate within the Gong Gong area.

NDWP NDWP 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting Thank you for alerting the project team to this activity.

The correct jurisdiction for Gong Gong is under the Frances Baard Municipality and not John Taolo Gaetsewe Municipality as indicated on slide 9 of the public meeting presentation.

NDWP NDWP 03-Dec-12 Authority Focus Group Meeting The mistake has been corrected.

A section of the land belonging to the CPA has been earmarked for a renewable energy project by Mainstream SA. The CPA is fine with the development just as long it doesn’t affect the proposed renewable energy project.

T. Modupi (Chairperson of CPA) Farm Droogfontein CPA/ Landowner

15-Oct-12 Verbal Communication A description of the Project activities was explained to the landowner, as it relates to his farm, based on the maps showing the Project layout and description.

Farm Wincanton has been purchased by a renewable energy company that plans to construct a solar plant. Transnet will have to speak to them regarding the proposed expansion on the farm.

A.J. Bester Farm Wincaton/ Landowner

03-Oct-12 Verbal Communication Comment has been noted and it will be passed on to Transnet for consideration.

The farm has been earmarked for a solar project. The entire property has been sold. therefore, Transnet should ensure that their representative gets in touch with a representative of the renewable energy company.

T. Mans Farm Wincaton/ Landowner

04-Oct-12 Verbal Communication Comment has been noted and it will be passed on to Transnet for consideration.

Eskom is also plannin gto upgrade some of its infrastructure that goes through the farm.

T. Mans Farm Wincaton/ Landowner

05-Oct-12 Verbal Communication Comment has been noted and it will be passed on to Transnet for consideration.

Road Maintainance Who will be responsible for maintenance of these roads after construction?

Martin Van Der Walt Neighbouring Landowner/ Farm Wincanton

03-Oct-12 Verbal Communication Transnet will maintain the road during construction and ensure that it is in good condition when construction is complete. After that, whoever is currently responsible for the maintainance of the road will continue maintaining it.

Land Acqusition Transnet needs to approach the landowners about the land acquisition and not send consultants.

Hendrick Van Der Merwe Farm Lime Bank/ Landowner

03-Oct-12 Verbal Communication Noted, a representative from Transnet will be in touch with all the affected landowners to discuss the proposed land acqusition. It just happened that we, the consultants, started our work before the Transnet representative had met with the affected landowners.

Renewable Energy and other Developments

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