11/02/2026
To mineworkers and their children, she has one clear message, “Education is the key that can open many doors. Dedicate yourself, keep trying until you reach your goal.”
She also stresses the importance of bursary programmes like JB Marks Education Trust Fund. “In mining, many employees are uneducated. JB Marks helps them improve their education, gain better opportunities, and prepare for the future, for themselves and their children,” she says.
When Nomakorinte Gladys Nonkewuse looks back at her early days in the mining sector, she remembers the mud, the heavy PPE, and the sharp chill of winter mornings. “As a general worker, I had to wear all that gear and dig in the mud. The mine is a male-dominated environment, but we had to show […...