Full Name: Sarel Daantjie
Position: Chairperson and founder of Mvelo Minerals since January 1, 2006
Main Activity of the Company: Mining contracting
Date and Place of Birth: April 25, 1985, George Stegman Hospital, Saulspoort Village, north of Rustenburg, North West province
Education: Grade 9, St Dominic’s Convent School, Rustenburg
First Job: Subcontractor to Anglo American
Size of First Pay Packet: R1 500
Management Style: Make use of every day to make a difference
Personal Best Achievement: Being the first young black mining contracting company
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: Bishop Dr BE Lekganyane
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Anglo American and Lonmin
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Warren Buffet
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Patrice Motsepe and Mike Teke
Philosophy of Life: Be humble and down to earth – God will lift you up
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being part of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa and the mining industry
Biggest Ever Disappointment: The death of miners during the 2012 strikes
Hope for the Future: That mining houses are given credit for a job well done in building schools, clinics and roads and providing bursaries for members of host communities
Favourite Reading: Business Day
Favourite TV Programme: Bloomberg, CNBC, eNew
Favourite Food/Drink: Pap and vleis/Coke
Favourite Music: House, gospel
Favourite Sport: Golf
Hobbies: Reading, shopping
Car: Range Rover
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Arrogant, selfish people
Married: Not married
Children: Michelle, 7; Khanyisile,
Clubs: Blue Bulls