The Institute for Social Dialogue (ISD)

The Institute for Social Dialogue is an independent body which seeks to promote constructive dialogue between mining communities and mining houses

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The Joint Problem Solving Service helps mines, communities, government and other stakeholders move from mistrust toward structured dialogue and practical solutions.

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Building Trust Between Mines & Communities.

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Khumo Shongwe brings a rare combination of mining leadership, business experience to the conversation.

📅 30 September 2026
🕥 10:30 - 15:00
📍 Sibanye Stillwater Recreation Club, Rustenburg

Register to attend or secure an exhibition opportunity by contacting [email protected].

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What happens beyond the wall when a tailings facility fails?

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Why do important Social and Labour Plan projects sometimes lose momentum once they reach the administrative process?

Is your Social and Labour Plan delivering what was committed? Talk to ISD.

📧 [email protected]
📞 071 496 5987
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This Women’s Month, we recognise the women who continue to shape South Africa’s mining industry and the communities connected to it.

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Building Trust Between Mines & Communities.

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A strong mining sector is not built on extraction alone.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://t.co/7JCLVjIlbd

If your organisation is looking to strengthen community engagement speak to ISD.

📧 [email protected]
📞 071 496 5987
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RESEARCH PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT

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Brown will present on Engaging Fence Line Communities in Tailings Management, exploring the importance of meaningful community participation and practical approaches to stronger engagement.

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Where are the gaps between Social and Labour Plan commitments and community outcomes?

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ISD also offers independent Social and Labour Plan audits and facilitated community dialogue around delivery.

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Mining-community partnership means little without accountability. Commitments must be clear, communities must have a voice, and delivery must be visible. This is only a preview - the full episode drops on Monday. #SLP #SocialDialogue

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Trust isn't lost overnight—it breaks down through small warning signs that go unaddressed.

Our latest carousel highlights three signs every mining company should recognise before issues become disputes.

Build trust before conflict.

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Many of the issues raised are explored in our report, Social and Labour Plans: A Comparative Assessment, which examines how Social and Labour Plans can better deliver for mining communities and strengthen accountability.

📖 Read the full report at https://t.co/ffrfEx2Ofq

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ISD invites you to exhibit at Social Dialogue: North West on 30 September 2026 in Rustenburg.

To reserve your space, contact [email protected]

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The conversation is not only about mining.
It is about accountability, participation and the future of communities long after extraction.

Read the latest edition of Between Mines & Communities here: https://t.co/my7EEWjyLJ

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We are pleased to announce Prof Pontsho Twala, Director of the Wits Mining Institute, as a featured speaker at Social Dialogue: North West.

30 September 2026
10:00 - 14:00
Ben Marais Hall, Rustenburg

RSVP today via [email protected] or WhatsApp [phone].

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In this clip, the conversation turns to Swaneville and the importance of listening to lived community experiences, strengthening accountability and creating spaces where difficult issues can be addressed openly.

Building Trust Between Mines & Communities.

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Through its SLP Assessment work, the Institute for Social Dialogue helps mining companies, communities and stakeholders move from obligation to outcomes.

Because real traction begins when insight becomes action.

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Between Mines & Communnity brings together evidence, field insight and institutional perspective to help mining companies and communities.

Building Trust Between Mines & Communities.

Full Newsletter here: https://t.co/grTUNEN0tq

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The Dialogue Brief is coming this Wednesday.

Our inaugural ISD newsletter brings together reflections on trust, mining-community dialogue, leadership, and practical next steps for building better outcomes across the sector.

The dialogue starts here.

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Mining contribution must be understood through evidence, dialogue and shared priorities.

ISD helps mines, communities and stakeholders move from tension to structured engagement and practical problem solving.

Building Trust Between Mines & Communities
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