Social and Ethics Committee report

The Social and Ethics Committee remains deeply committed to driving sustainability as a core principle of the Group's
long-term strategy. As global and local challenges become more complex, the committee recognises the need to go beyond short-term fixes and instead focus on solutions that promote sustainable and inclusive growth.

Datatec has a strong commitment to sustainability and is focused on creating long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders. At the heart of our sustainability efforts lies a strong alignment with our core values. The committee actively seeks to ensure that these values are not only upheld in policy but are also evident in practice. By embedding ethical considerations into our decision-making processes, we strive to create a culture of accountability, transparency, and respect for people and the planet. This values-driven approach enables us to deliver impact with integrity while building trust and resilience in a rapidly changing world.

Role of the committee

The Social and Ethics Committee operates within defined terms of reference as set out in its charter, the Companies Act, the guidance provided by King IV and the authority granted to it by the Board. Broadly, the committee is tasked with overseeing the good corporate citizenship of the Group on behalf of the Board. In conjunction with the Board, the Social and Ethics Committee has applied the principles of King IV throughout the reporting period.

The responsibilities of the committee include monitoring the Group's sustainable development performance and the application of its policies and best practice on behalf of the Board.

The committee reports to the Board and to the shareholders at the AGM on relevant matters.

Activities of the committee

During FY25 and to date, the following were some key activities from the Social and Ethics Committee. The committee assisted in ensuring that the Group drives improvements in ESG, transformation, employee well-being, corporate social responsibility, and the health and safety of our employees.

Policy documents

The Social and Ethics Committee examines the application of the Group's Code of Conduct which provides a framework of "how we do business" in an honest and ethical way across the Group. On an annual basis, the Group conducts Code of Conduct training and all employees are required to complete it. The committee reviews the reports from the subsidiaries relating to Code of Conduct and anti-bribery and corruption training. During the reporting period, the centralised whistleblowing hotlines operated effectively and efficiently. The Group-wide, centralised whistleblowing hotlines allow Code of Conduct and anti-bribery and corruption allegations to be reported centrally to the Group Chief Risk Officer ("CRO") and General Counsel, who in turn ensure that all complaints are reported to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and the Social and Ethics Committee. The committee also considered the effectiveness of the Group's Code of Conduct, which was amended during the reporting period, as well as effective management of the whistleblowing hotline.

ESG

Datatec is committed to doing business in a responsible and sustainable manner. We believe that cultivating long-term value for shared prosperity is critical to our business. The committee ensures that the Group has a positive socio-economic impact, our operations have minimal environmental impact, we attract and retain the best talent and that we maintain the highest standards of governance, ethics and business conduct.

The committee oversaw the Group's response to various climate change initiatives, including reducing the carbon footprint from our operations.

The committee reviewed the Group's contribution to the development of communities where we do business, through the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation and other local initiatives.

The committee monitored compliance with the Group's Code of Conduct to ensure that robust controls remain in place and ensuring that management continues to drive an ethical and responsible corporate culture.

For more information on the Group's responsible business and sustainability practices, click here.

Health and safety

Health and safety reports are reviewed by the committee and at the subsidiary audit committees and risk forums. The Group operates in over 50 countries and subsidiaries keep abreast and comply with relevant health and safety legislation in the jurisdictions they operate in. The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees continues to remain a priority.

The Internal Audit health and safety maturity assessment for the Group which commenced in FY24 was concluded. The Internal Audit procedures performed for the subsidiaries under review did not identify any non-compliance with local health and safety laws. The management actions items and recommendation from Internal Audit were addressed. The Group continues to enhance health and safety and to ensure that our employees have safe working environments.

There were no major health and safety incidents reported during FY25.

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Transformation

The committee actively contributes to ongoing discussions regarding transformation which are key to the long-term sustainability of the business. Datatec is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a work environment that is free from discrimination.

The committee monitors the promotion of equality and prevention of unfair discrimination throughout the global operations of Datatec. Reports from subsidiaries are discussed at the committee meeting to ensure that all matters are dealt with adequately.

The committee also encourages a focus on inclusivity within the Group. Female employees are actively supported and there are programmes to promote gender representation and to advance women in the workplace.

The committee oversaw the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment ("BBBEE") contributor status for the South African subsidiaries. WestconGroup SA retained Level 1 BBBEE contributor status; Logicalis SA also maintained its Level 1 rating and Datatec's combined South African entities achieved a Level 3 rating, an improvement from the prior year.

Human rights, ethics and our people

The Group's Code of Conduct is guided by the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact. The committee, as directed by the Board, embraces the principle of ethical leadership in setting and implementing the strategy and the Group's approach to governance and dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

The committee brings matters relating to human rights, labour and discrimination to the attention of the Board and reports on them to shareholders at the AGM.

Our employees are encouraged to report any improper conduct or unethical behaviour to the appropriate internal channels or through the anonymous whistleblowing platform.

The Group operations have robust supplier onboarding policies, which they adhere to when conducting due diligence with existing and new partners. These policies include, among other things, compliance with the Group's Code of Conduct and anti-bribery and corruption policies, to mitigate the risks associated with violations of human rights incidents.

Our subsidiaries strive to adhere to the labour laws relevant to them and report on any major changes, risks and compliance requirements to the committee and the ARCC.

The Group has zero tolerance approach to fraud, corruption and any wrongdoing and firm action is taken against anyone who has been found to to have committed such offences.

The committee will continue to guide the Group to ensure it does business responsibly and ethically. In FY26 and beyond, the committee will focus on the following key initiatives in addition to its other objectives.

• Focus on ongoing transformation efforts and gender equality in our operations.
• Oversee the continued support of youth employment and skills by the South African subsidiaries through learnerships and internships.
• Deepening ethics awareness and overseeing greater awareness by employees and third parties of the Group's whistleblowing platform.
• Develop a consolidated and consistent strategy for Group social investment and donations.
• Oversee the Group's environmental and social strategy framework and ensure that the Group conducts business in a sustainable manner and that there is a focused effort to achieving environmental targets.

SJ Everaet

Chair, Social and Ethics Committee

May 2025

Directors' attendance at Social and Ethics Committee meetings during FY25 and subsequently to the date of this report is as follows:

		13 March 2024	21 October 2024	19 March 2025
SJ Everaet		P	P	P
M Makanjee		P	P	P
MJN Njeke		P	P	P
SJ Davidson		P	—	—

P = present

— = not a member at the time

The committee reviews its performance annually by means of questionnaires completed by individual committee members and attendees, which are then discussed at Board and committee meetings. These appraisals enable the committee to evaluate its effectiveness objectively and to conclude that it is operating effectively under the terms of reference set out in its charter. There were no issues identified in the committee appraisals and the committee was satisfied with the manner in which it has operated during the reporting period.