Author: Sphiwe Sibiya

Date: 21 November 2025

Employee Name: Sphiwe Sibiya

Position: Research Manager

Subject: Absence from Work on Friday Due to Electricity ShortageI am writing this report to explain my absence from work on Friday, 21 November 2025. I was unable to report for duty due to an unexpected electricity shortage/power outage in my area.The power outage affected my ability to perform my duties, access my work equipment, and communicate effectively. Despite these challenges, I managed to attend the Magoshing meeting only, which I was able to join before the situation worsened. However, I was unable to continue with the rest of my work responsibilities for the day.I apologize for any inconvenience caused by my absence and assure management that this was an unavoidable situation. I remain committed to fulfilling my responsibilities and will continue to ensure that my work performance remains consistent.

Thank you for your understanding.

Prepared by:Sphiwe Sibiya/ Research Manager / Neftaly

Neftaly Research Manager Daily Work 20 November 2025

Dear Members of the Royal Board, I respectfully request an interview meeting with the Royal Board at 14:00 in relation to the NeftalyCRR November Access Assessment Report – Drafting Week Event. The purpose of this interview is to obtain clarity and insights regarding the work undertaken by the Royal Committee, as well as the access procedures followed by other Royals when submitting their work to the Committee. The information gathered during this meeting will contribute to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the forthcoming Assessment Report. Kindly confirm your availability for the proposed meeting time, or advise an alternative time that would be convenient for the Board. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your positive response.

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Neftaly Research Manager Daily Work Report 14 November 2025

To:
The CEO of Neftaly, Mr. Neftaly Malatjie
The Chairperson, Mr. Clifford Legodi
Neftaly Royal Committee Members
All Neftaly Chiefs

Kgotso a Ebe Le Lena

NeftalyCRR – Delegated Work
Minutes of the Meeting to Research Team
Date: 13 November 2025
Time: 09:00 – 09:50
Venue: Online Meeting

Attendees

• Ms. Maake – Research Officer
• Mr. Gafane – Technology Officer
• Mr. Sibiya – Research Manager

Table of Contents

1. Purpose of the Meeting
2. Training Overview
3. Challenges Encountered
4. Additional Work Completed
5. Next Steps
6. Observations

1. Purpose of the Meeting

The meeting was convened to discuss ongoing research operations, address technical access issues affecting workflow, and ensure the smooth continuation of Neftaly Research activities in alignment with organizational objectives.

2. Discuss Overview

The Research Department reviewed its current training and data management tasks. Discussions included the coordination of uploading topics, improving online accessibility, and supporting the integration of Neftaly Vision Group resources into NeftalyCRR systems.

3. Challenges Encountered

During the meeting, the following incident was addressed:

• Issue:
  Ms. Maake (Research Officer) experienced difficulties logging into a designated website required for her research work.
• Action Taken:
  Upon being notified, Mr. Sibiya (Research Manager) investigated and determined that the issue was caused by access permission restrictions, which were beyond his authorization level to modify.
• Resolution:
  The matter was escalated to Mr. Gafane (Technology Officer), who promptly intervened and successfully restored Ms. Maake’s access.
  The issue was resolved during the meeting, allowing her to continue her work without further interruption.

4. Additional Work Completed

The Research Team also continued uploading and reviewing training content from Neftaly Vision Group to the NeftalyCRR online Excel system. Coordination efforts were noted between the Research and Technology teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.

5. Next Steps

• Monitor system access regularly to prevent similar issues.
• Improve internal reporting for faster resolution of technical problems.
• Continue content uploads and synchronization with Neftaly Vision Group.
• Prepare a joint Research and Technology progress report for the next NeftalyCRR session.

6. Observations

The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration between Research and Technology departments. The prompt intervention by the Technology Officer ensured minimal downtime, demonstrating effective teamwork and communication. The Research Manager commended all participants for their dedication and problem-solving efficiency.

My submission shall end here.

Prepared by:
Ms. Maake – Research Officer

To:
The CEO of Neftaly, Mr. Neftaly Malatjie
The Chairperson, Mr. Clifford Legodi
Neftaly Royal Committee Members
All Neftaly Chiefs

Kgotso a Ebe Le Lena

Date: 13 November 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: Online Meeting

Attendees:

• Knowledge Mnisi Neftaly Research Specialist
• Sphiwe Sibiya Neftaly Research Manager

Table of Contents

1. Purpose of the Meeting
2. Training Overview
3. Challenges Encountered
4. Additional Work Completed
5. Next Steps
6. Observations

1. Purpose of the Meeting

The meeting was convened to review daily task allocations and progress within the Neftaly Research Royal. The objective was to ensure that all research specialists had clearly defined assignments and understood their respective responsibilities for the day.

2. Session Overview

During the session, it was noted that Ms. Knowledge Mnisi did not have a specific task assigned for the day. To address this, Mr. Sibiya provided guidance and support to ensure she received a relevant and productive assignment aligned with departmental objectives.

Ms. Mnisi was then assigned a task through the NeftalyCRR Royal platform with the following details:

Objective:
To copy and collect links of articles from NeftalyCRR Royal.

Follow-up Procedure:
Upon successful publication of the collected topics, Ms. Mnisi was required to:

• Provide the publication link confirming the task completion.
• Respond to the corresponding ticket on the NeftalyCRR Royal platform.

The task was clearly explained to Ms. Mnisi, and she acknowledged receipt and understanding of the assignment.

3. Challenges Encountered

• Initial task misalignment resulted in Ms. Mnisi not having assigned duties at the beginning of the day.
• Communication delays in task confirmation between team members were identified.

However, these issues were promptly resolved during the meeting through proper coordination between Ms. Mnisi and Mr. Sibiya.

4. Additional Work Completed

Following the reassignment, Ms. Mnisi successfully proceeded with the task as instructed. The activity was monitored through the NeftalyCRR Royal platform to ensure progress and accountability.

5. Next Steps

• Continuous monitoring of daily task assignments to prevent idle time.
• Reinforcement of communication between research specialists and the research manager.
• Encouragement of daily check-ins to verify that all members have active tasks.

6. Observations

The meeting highlighted the importance of structured task allocation and real-time support within the Neftaly Research Team. Improved communication and proactive supervision will enhance productivity and ensure smoother task flow in future operations.

My submission shall end here.

Prepared by:
Mr. Sphiwe Sibiya
Research Manager | Neftaly

To: The CEO of Neftaly, Mr. Neftaly Malatjie
The Chairperson, Mr. Clifford Legodi
Neftaly Royal Committee Members
All Neftaly Chiefs

Kgotso a Ebe Le Lena

Date: 13 November 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Sparrow / Online Meeting

Attendees:

• Mr. Sibiya – Research Manager
• Mr. Lesele – Research Specialist
• Ms. Rasdien – Research Specialist

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose of the Meeting
2. Training Overview
3. Challenges Encountered
4. Additional Work Completed
5. Next Steps
6. Observations

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1. Purpose of the Meeting

The purpose of this meeting was to demonstrate the process of importing topics from NeftalyCDR using complete links, ensuring all research and content topics are accurately uploaded for operational use.

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2. Training Overview

During the training session, participants were guided step-by-step on how to access and open complete links on NeftalyCDR. The procedure covered:

1. Accessing NeftalyCDR:
   • Open the NeftalyCDR platform via the official link provided to all Research Team.
   • Log in using your secure Neftaly credentials.
2. Locating Complete Links:
   • Navigate to the “Topics Import” section.
   • Ensure you have the full and complete link for the topic you want to import.
3. Opening Complete Links:
   • Copy the full link provided in the Neftaly document or notepad.
   • Paste the link into the import field on NeftalyCDR.
   • Click “Open / Import” to load the topic.
   • Verify that the topic appears correctly in your workspace.
4. Verification and Confirmation:
   • Ensure all sections of the topic are fully visible.
   • Confirm by checking the topic ID and title against the original source.

This process ensures that all topics are imported without missing content or broken references, maintaining data integrity across NeftalyCMR and NeftalyCRR systems.

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3. Challenges Encountered

• Some links were incomplete or improperly formatted, requiring manual correction before import.
• Initial login issues for new users caused minor delays.
• Network latency occasionally slowed the loading of large topics.

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4. Additional Work Completed

• Successfully imported over 100 topics using the above procedure.
• Documented step-by-step instructions for staff to follow independently.
• Verified accuracy and completeness of imported topics.

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5. Next Steps

• Continue importing remaining topics in batches to prevent overload.
• Conduct follow-up training for all new staff on NeftalyCDR link imports.
• Prepare a troubleshooting guide for common link errors.

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6. Observations

• Staff quickly adapted to the NeftalyCDR interface once clear instructions were provided.
• Complete links are essential for smooth imports; broken or truncated links cause workflow delays.
• Regular monitoring of imported topics ensures consistency across all Neftaly reporting systems.

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Recorded by: Mr. Lesele – Research Specialist
Approved by: Mr. Sibiya – Research Manager

My submission shall end here.

Mr. Sibiya | Research Manager | Neftaly