Ben Magara 2nd Vice President | Ben is a seasoned mining industry leader with over 35 years of extensive operational management and business executive leadership experience in leading global mining companies including at Anglo American. He is the former Chief Executive of Lonmin Plc. During his tenure at Lonmin, he restructured and returned the company to profitability and subsequently consolidated its assets with Sibanye-Stillwater, creating the world’s largest PGMs producer. |
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Mandla Mbonani Chairperson | Mandla Mbonani is an accomplished Mining Engineer with close to two decades of extensive experience in the coal mining sector, covering both underground and opencast operations. He is recognised for his strong leadership capabilities and his commitment to driving operational excellence, with a consistent focus on safety, productivity, and sustainable mining practices. Born and raised in the mining town of Secunda, Mandla developed a deep-rooted understanding of the industry from an early age. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency for Coal Mines, and an Executive MBA. Mandla began his professional career at Sasol Mining as an Engineer-in-Training, where he progressed through a series of increasingly senior roles to Production Manager. He subsequently broadened his experience by taking on key roles in large-scale opencast and mega-project operations at Anglo American Thermal Coal, gaining exposure to complex, high-value mining environments. He currently serves at Exxaro Resources as a Manager responsible for Mining Operations, where he leads multidisciplinary teams and oversees the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-performance mining operations. In addition to his operational leadership, Mandla is an active contributor to the broader mining industry. He serves as a Council Member of the South African Colliery Managers’ Association (SACMA) and has been appointed Coal Safe Chairperson for 2026, where he plays a strategic role in advancing safety standards across the sector. He previously held the position of SACMA Northern Region Chairperson, demonstrating sustained leadership and influence within the industry.
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Mr David Msiza Chief Inspector Of Mines | Mr Msiza holds a BSc Mining Engineering degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. He joined the Department of Mineral and Energy in 1998 as an inspector responsible for conducting safety audits and inspections. He became a senior inspector in 2000 and in 2007 thereafter becoming the Deputy Chief Inspector of Mines. He held this position for three years after which he assumed the role of Chief Inspector of Mines. His role as Chief Inspector is the responsibility to execute the constitution mandate of the Department of Mineral Resources to protect and safeguard the health and safety of mine employees and communities affected by mining operations. David Msiza has been a friend of COALSAFE for many years. |
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Mangaliso Sethethi Exxaro Resources Ltd | Mangaliso is a sincere, motivated, hard-working, reliable, committed and dedicated individual with a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (BSc Eng) from the University of the Witwatersrand, Underground Coal Mine Blasting Certificate and Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (MMCC). His experience is fair in both underground and opencast coal operations. Currently Mangaliso is a Business Unit Manager at Matla Mine (Exxaro Resources). He has been involved in different mining related projects and planning and heading the mining department. Mangaliso is affiliated with the Engineering Council of South African (ECSA) as a Professional Mining Engineer (Pr Eng Mining). Furthermore, he’s a member of the South African Colliery Manager’s Association (SACMA) as a Chairperson for the Mpumalanga Northern Region. Mangaliso has completed the Management Development Program with University of Pretoria, and an MBA from the University of Stellenbosch and currently an examiner for the Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency for Coal and Metalliferous mines. Finally, Mangaliso has been a finalist for the 2017 Standard Bank Rising Star for the category of Mining and Energy, and His leadership philosophy is around authenticity, people development, mentorship and a culture of hard work and collaboration. |
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Dolly Skhosana Vice President | Dolly Skhosana is a self-driven and talented Mining Engineer with a fervent passion for both people and professional development, she strives to cultivate excellence in every facet of her work. She has 14 years’ experience in underground and opencast mining; experience and knowledge in Production, Technical Services (Mine Planning) and Fleet Management (Optimization). Dolly started her career as a PIT at Glencore and joined Exxaro in 2019. Her strong leadership skills have enabled her to successfully lead diverse teams, serve as a leader, and create a positive impact. She is currently appointed as a Sustainability Manager at Exxaro, Grootegeluk Complex. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mining Engineering , Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Industrial Engineering, both from the University of Pretoria, and a Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Coal). The need and desire to develop and grow as a leader led to successful completion of the Programme for Management Development at the Gordon Institute of Business Science in 2017, Senior Leaders Development Programme at Wits Business School in 2019, Leadership in the Connection Economy through the University of the North West in 2021 and Developing Women Leaders in February 2023 through the Graduate School of Business – University of Cape Town. Dolly is currently an MBA candidate at the Gordon Institute of Business Science. She has successfully held the COALSAFE portfolio and served as the Chairperson of the committee for five years. She represented SACMA in the Mining Regulations Advisory Committee (MRAC); a tripartite committee of the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) that primarily serves an advisory role to the Council on matters related to mine health and safety legislation and regulatory changes and supports the association’s social media and communications team, as well as the marketing and fund-raising team. She actively contributes to shaping the future of mining practices. Through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous education, she aspires to empower individuals and elevate standards across the board. |
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Mike Teke | Mike Teke is the Group CEO of Seriti Resources Holdings which he co-founded in 2018. His qualifications include a BA (Ed), B Ed, BA (Hons), and an MBA. Mike has held HR roles at several companies including Unilever from 1992 to 1994, Bayer from 1994 to 1999, BHP Billiton from 2000 to 2005, and Impala Platinum from 2005 to 2007. Upon his departure from BHP Billiton, he became a founding member of Optimum Coal from 2007 to 2012, where he took on the CEO role, and later Non-Executive Chairman until 2015. Mike was also the VP of the Chamber of Mines in SA between 2011/12 and subsequently became the President from 2013 to 2017. He became the Chairman of the Richards Bay Coal Terminal Board in 2012 and stepped down in 2016 to become a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Mike’s term as a Non – Executive Director of Richards Bay Coal Terminal Board ended on 31 December 2022. Mike serves as Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder of Masimong Group Holdings and Non-Executive Chairman for several companies, including National Airways Corporation (NAC), and Anchor Group. He previously served as the Chairman of the Council at the University of Johannesburg. He was appointed as Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School in 2023. This title is only conferred on professionals who contribute to UJ’s academic enterprise through their professional expertise. Mike is also a Non-Executive Director of ARB, DNI, Halewood, Mouton Citrus and KWV. |
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