{"id":159,"date":"2026-04-23T17:53:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/?page_id=159"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:04:58","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"159\" class=\"elementor elementor-159\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f83b9d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f83b9d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f25168c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f25168c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  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   .rr-about-v2 .rr-vision-card,\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-leadership-card,\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-hr-card,\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-cta-inner { padding: 24px; }\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-gallery-card-lg { min-height: 320px; }\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-gallery-card-md { min-height: 240px; }\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-gallery-card-sm,\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-strip-card { min-height: 220px; }\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-icon-row,\r\n    .rr-about-v2 .rr-card-top { align-items: flex-start; }\r\n    .rr-about-v2 p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rr-about-v2\">\r\n  <header class=\"rr-header\">\r\n    <div class=\"rr-container rr-header-inner\">\r\n      <a class=\"rr-brand\" href=\"\/ritluka\/home\/\" aria-label=\"Ritluka Resources Home\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ritluka-Logo-Final.png\" alt=\"Ritluka Resources logo\">\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <button class=\"rr-menu-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle navigation\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"rr-nav-menu-about-v2\">\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n\r\n      <nav class=\"rr-nav\" id=\"rr-nav-menu-about-v2\" aria-label=\"Primary navigation\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/ritluka\/home\/\">Home<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/ritluka\/about-us\/\" class=\"rr-active\">About Us<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/ritluka\/services\/\">Services<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/ritluka\/impact\/\">Impact<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/ritluka\/esg\/\">ESG<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/ritluka\/careers\/\">Careers<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"\/ritluka\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a>\r\n      <\/nav>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"rr-header-cta\">\r\n        <a class=\"rr-btn rr-btn-primary\" href=\"\/ritluka\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <main>\r\n    <section class=\"rr-hero\">\r\n      <div class=\"rr-container rr-hero-inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"rr-hero-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"rr-eyebrow rr-hero-word rr-hero-delay-1\">About Us<\/span>\r\n          <h1 class=\"rr-hero-word rr-hero-delay-2\">Discovering Beyond the Earth\u2019s Crust \u2014 Since 2016.<\/h1>\r\n          <p class=\"rr-hero-word rr-hero-delay-3\">Ritluka Resources is a 100% black-owned contract mining company with a decade of proven operational performance across Southern Africa\u2019s mining sector.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"rr-btn-row rr-hero-word rr-hero-delay-4\">\r\n            <a class=\"rr-btn rr-btn-primary\" href=\"\/ritluka\/services\/\">Our Services<\/a>\r\n            <a class=\"rr-btn rr-btn-outline-light\" href=\"\/ritluka\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"rr-section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rr-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"rr-who-wrap\">\r\n          <div class=\"rr-who-copy rr-reveal rr-reveal-right\">\r\n            <span class=\"rr-eyebrow\">Who We Are<\/span>\r\n            <h2>Who We Are<\/h2>\r\n            <p>Ritluka Resources is a 100% black-owned contract mining company with a decade of proven operational performance across Southern Africa\u2019s mining sector. From our base in Mpumalanga, we deliver integrated contract mining solutions across opencast and underground environments, supported by specialist technical services, drill and blast capability, and a rigorous approach to safety and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\r\n            <p>The name \u201cRitluka\u201d means \u201cleaf\u201d in Tsonga \u2014 reflecting our founding commitment to sustainability, growth and renewal. As the mining sector faces increasing pressure to demonstrate credible Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, these principles are embedded in how we operate, procure and invest in our communities.<\/p>\r\n            <p>We serve resource owners who require a technically capable, safety-conscious and socially responsible contractor. With a workforce exceeding 1 000 employees and a growing fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment, we have the capacity to execute complex, multi-scope contracts without compromising on quality or compliance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"rr-who-highlight\">\r\n              <div class=\"rr-icon-row\">\r\n                <span class=\"rr-icon-float\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                  <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12.9 2.5c-1.5 2.2-4.5 3.7-6.3 6.1-1.3 1.8-1.9 3.8-1.9 5.8 0 4.1 2.8 7.1 7.1 7.1 5.6 0 8.5-4.6 8.5-9.7 0-4.4-2.7-7.8-7.4-9.3ZM9.2 18.3c-1.5-1.1-2.2-2.5-2.2-4.3 0-2.9 2-4.9 4.8-6.8-.2 1.2-.2 2.5.1 3.8.7 2.8 2.4 4.9 4.8 6.4-1.2 1.1-2.8 1.8-4.8 1.8-1 0-1.8-.3-2.7-.9Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                <\/span>\r\n                <div>\r\n                  <p>The name \u201cRitluka\u201d means \u201cleaf\u201d in Tsonga \u2014 reflecting our founding commitment to sustainability, growth and renewal.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"rr-who-gallery\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-gallery-card rr-gallery-card-lg rr-reveal rr-reveal-left\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RR2PIT01-43-scaled.jpg');\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-gallery-badge\">Operations<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"rr-gallery-col\">\r\n              <div class=\"rr-gallery-card rr-gallery-card-md rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-1\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RR2PIT02-45-scaled.jpg');\">\r\n                <span class=\"rr-gallery-badge\">Execution<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-gallery-card rr-gallery-card-sm rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-2\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RR2PIT02-12-scaled.jpg');\">\r\n                <span class=\"rr-gallery-badge\">Field Delivery<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"rr-image-strip\">\r\n          <div class=\"rr-strip-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RR2PIT04-scaled.jpg');\">\r\n            <span class=\"rr-strip-badge\">Mining Excellence<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"rr-strip-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-1\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RR2PIT04-26-scaled.jpg');\">\r\n            <span class=\"rr-strip-badge\">Site Presence<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"rr-strip-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-2\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/ritluka.co.za\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RR2PIT04-32-scaled.jpg');\">\r\n            <span class=\"rr-strip-badge\">Trusted Delivery<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"rr-section rr-vision-band\">\r\n      <div class=\"rr-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"rr-reveal rr-reveal-up\">\r\n          <span class=\"rr-eyebrow\">Vision & Mission<\/span>\r\n          <h2>Our Vision and Our Mission<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"rr-vision-grid\">\r\n          <article class=\"rr-vision-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3C6.5 3 2.1 6.6 1 12c1.1 5.4 5.5 9 11 9s9.9-3.6 11-9c-1.1-5.4-5.5-9-11-9Zm0 14.5A5.5 5.5 0 1 1 12 6.5a5.5 5.5 0 0 1 0 11Zm0-9A3.5 3.5 0 1 0 12 15.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0-7Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <span class=\"rr-label\">Our Vision<\/span>\r\n                <h3>Our Vision<\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>To be the preferred supplier of services by continuously providing improvements and solutions across all aspects of the fields in which we operate \u2014 mining, construction and commodity trading.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"rr-vision-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-1\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 3H5a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v14l4-3h7a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2Zm5.7 4.3-1.4 1.4A7.97 7.97 0 0 1 20 14h-2a6 6 0 0 0-1.2-3.6l-1.4 1.4V6h5.8l-1.5 1.3ZM11 10h-4V8h4v2Zm0 3h-4v-2h4v2Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <span class=\"rr-label\">Our Mission<\/span>\r\n                <h3>Our Mission<\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>To provide services of the highest quality, promoting efficiency, innovation and cost-effectiveness whilst achieving our clients\u2019 goals.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"rr-section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rr-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"rr-reveal rr-reveal-up\">\r\n          <span class=\"rr-eyebrow\">Leadership Team<\/span>\r\n          <h2>Leadership Team<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Ritluka\u2019s leadership team combines senior technical expertise with operational experience at some of South Africa\u2019s largest mining companies, including BHP Billiton (now South32), Glencore Shanduka Coal and Exxaro Resources. Collectively, they bring more than 50 years of industry experience to every contract we execute.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"rr-leadership-grid\">\r\n          <article class=\"rr-leadership-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float rr-icon-sm\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12a4 4 0 1 0-4-4 4 4 0 0 0 4 4Zm0 2c-4.42 0-8 2.24-8 5v1h16v-1c0-2.76-3.58-5-8-5Zm8.3-9.7-1.6-.2-.7-1.5-1.5.7-1.2-1.1-1.1 1.2-.2 1.6 1.5.7.7 1.5 1.5-.7 1.2 1.1 1.1-1.2.2-1.6Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <h3>Rhandzu Ngobeni<\/h3>\r\n                <span class=\"rr-role\">Managing Director<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"rr-qualifications\">\r\n              <strong>Qualifications<\/strong>\r\n              <p>BSc Mining Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand | Principles of Project Management, University of Pretoria<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>Rhandzu began his career at BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (now South32), progressing from underground miner and shift overseer through to opencast blaster, drill and blast foreman, dragline foreman, coal production foreman and drill and blast planning specialist. This breadth of operational experience \u2014 from production to planning \u2014 underpins his leadership of Ritluka\u2019s contract delivery model.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"rr-leadership-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-1\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float rr-icon-sm\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12a4 4 0 1 0-4-4 4 4 0 0 0 4 4Zm0 2c-4.42 0-8 2.24-8 5v1h16v-1c0-2.76-3.58-5-8-5Zm8.3-9.7-1.6-.2-.7-1.5-1.5.7-1.2-1.1-1.1 1.2-.2 1.6 1.5.7.7 1.5 1.5-.7 1.2 1.1 1.1-1.2.2-1.6Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <h3>Bonga Myeza<\/h3>\r\n                <span class=\"rr-role\">Chief Operating Officer<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"rr-qualifications\">\r\n              <strong>Qualifications<\/strong>\r\n              <p>BSc (Hons) Geological Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal | Strategic Leadership, Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>Bonga brings a combined background in geology and mine planning. At BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa, he led coal reserve modelling and short-term mine design at Klipspruit Colliery. He later served as Planning Superintendent at Glencore Shanduka Coal, with oversight across two colliery operations. His expertise across short- and long-term planning is central to Ritluka\u2019s ability to optimise production schedules across concurrent contracts.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"rr-leadership-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-2\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float rr-icon-sm\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12a4 4 0 1 0-4-4 4 4 0 0 0 4 4Zm0 2c-4.42 0-8 2.24-8 5v1h16v-1c0-2.76-3.58-5-8-5Zm8.3-9.7-1.6-.2-.7-1.5-1.5.7-1.2-1.1-1.1 1.2-.2 1.6 1.5.7.7 1.5 1.5-.7 1.2 1.1 1.1-1.2.2-1.6Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <h3>Ben Masilela<\/h3>\r\n                <span class=\"rr-role\">Area Manager<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>Ben provides on-the-ground operational oversight across Ritluka\u2019s active mine sites, ensuring that contract deliverables, safety protocols and production targets are consistently met.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"rr-leadership-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-3\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float rr-icon-sm\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12a4 4 0 1 0-4-4 4 4 0 0 0 4 4Zm0 2c-4.42 0-8 2.24-8 5v1h16v-1c0-2.76-3.58-5-8-5Zm8.3-9.7-1.6-.2-.7-1.5-1.5.7-1.2-1.1-1.1 1.2-.2 1.6 1.5.7.7 1.5 1.5-.7 1.2 1.1 1.1-1.2.2-1.6Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <h3>Phindile Mashabai<\/h3>\r\n                <span class=\"rr-role\">Financial Manager<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>Phindile leads Ritluka\u2019s financial management function, overseeing cost control, reporting and compliance obligations across a multi-site, multi-contract operation.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"rr-leadership-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float rr-icon-sm\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12a4 4 0 1 0-4-4 4 4 0 0 0 4 4Zm0 2c-4.42 0-8 2.24-8 5v1h16v-1c0-2.76-3.58-5-8-5Zm8.3-9.7-1.6-.2-.7-1.5-1.5.7-1.2-1.1-1.1 1.2-.2 1.6 1.5.7.7 1.5 1.5-.7 1.2 1.1 1.1-1.2.2-1.6Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <h3>Maryke Stenda<\/h3>\r\n                <span class=\"rr-role\">Compliance Manager<\/span>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>Maryke ensures that Ritluka\u2019s operations remain fully aligned with applicable mining legislation, safety regulations and contractual compliance requirements across all active projects.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          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Operations<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"rr-hr-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-1\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n              <span class=\"rr-icon-float rr-icon-sm\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M16 11c1.66 0 2.99-1.57 2.99-3.5S17.66 4 16 4s-3 1.57-3 3.5S14.34 11 16 11ZM8 11c1.66 0 3-1.57 3-3.5S9.66 4 8 4 5 5.57 5 7.5 6.34 11 8 11Zm0 2c-2.33 0-7 1.17-7 3.5V19h14v-2.5C15 14.17 10.33 13 8 13Zm8 0c-.29 0-.62.02-.97.05 1.16.84 1.97 1.94 1.97 3.45V19h6v-2.5c0-2.33-4.67-3.5-7-3.5Z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n              <div class=\"rr-card-top-copy\">\r\n                <h3>Enock Mathebula<\/h3>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <p>HR Manager, Opencast and Underground Operations<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"rr-hr-card rr-reveal rr-reveal-up rr-delay-2\">\r\n            <div class=\"rr-card-top\">\r\n         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