47 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2026 Assurance The Committee submits this report as a fair representation of the NCT group activities for the year ending 28 February 2026. The integrated report sets out some of the activities which falls under the committee’s mandate to review. I am satisfied that NCT is complying with its social and ethical responsibilities and substantially complies with the monitoring elements provided for in the Companies Act and The Co-operatives Act. I am pleased to report that NCT has substantially complied with the seven Co-operative Principles NC MOTLOLI | CHAIRPERSON – SOCIAL AND ETHICS The Committee shall remain committed to its mandate and improve on business practices to the benefit of all stakeholders. • Voluntary and Open Membership • Democratic Member Control • Member Economic Participation • Autonomy and Independence • Education, Training, and Information • Cooperation among Co-operatives • Concern for Community 18/06/2025 09/09/2025 18/11/2025 24/02/2026 BS Bhengu Yes Yes Yes Yes APG Gibbs Yes N/A N/A N/A AE Mason Yes No Yes Yes NC Motloli Yes Yes Yes Yes JJ Rees N/A Yes Yes Yes The Board Committee met as follows: • Reviewing sustainability data in line with the United Nations 17 SDG Elements • Health and Safety Management and incident monitoring • NCT Publications • Performance of the Employment Equity Committee and the development of the 5-year plan • NCT Staff engagement survey results • Staff and third-party student initiatives • Approval of the Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct • Approval of a consolidated Training Policy
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