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2020

Expressions of condolence: Her Royal Majesty, The Queen Mother of the Royal

01 December 2020

Following the passing of Her Royal Majesty, the Queen Mother, Dr Semane Bonolo Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN), the Royal Family wishes to express its gratitude and appreciation for all the messages of condolence and support received thus far. These have brought us much comfort.
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Royal Bafokeng eyes R500m stake in taxi financier Transaction Capital

25 November 2020

The platinum miner could take an initial stake of about 3.7% in the taxi financier, which says this will boost its finances
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AlphaCode’s incubate programme awards SA startup with R450 000

05 October 2020

AlphaCode, the startup incubator from Rand Merchant Investments (RMI), has awarded Oyi Medical Card R450 000 at its first virtual demo day.
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Tanker Docking Sees New Saldanha Crude Oil Terminal Commissioned During Lockdown

29 April 2020

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) at the Port of Saldanha recently led the marine operation of safely and skilfully navigating into the port Oiltanking MOGS Saldanha (RF) (Pty) Ltd’s (OTMS) very first tanker vessel, MT Sonangol Cabinda.
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Lessons from South Africa’s Royal Bafokeng Nation

23 April 2020

I have been trying to keep myself busy during this lockdown by reading extensively especially about societies and individuals who have managed to transform from poverty to prosperity.
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2019

New programme offers over R1 million to whoever can start the next Outsurance or Discovery

14 May 2019

AlphaCode has launched its Incubate programme for 2019, offering rewards to South Africa’s top financial services entrepreneurs.
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AlphaCode awards R16m to eight fintech start-ups

20 August 2019

Eight high-potential fintech start-ups have been awarded R2 million each in entrepreneurial packages by the AlphaCode Incubate initiative.
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2018

• Diversified Royal Bafokeng keeps its platinum roots 2018-11-09

  In a surprise move, Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) shunned an Impala Platinum (Implats) takeover and has cut a R17-billion deal with Northam Platinum to buy its mining assets. Read More

• RBH invests in largest ownership deal in the ICT sector 2018-06-11

  Vodacom Group has announced a planned R17.5bn black economic empowerment deal with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH), Thebe Investment Corporation and existing BEE shareholder YeboYethu that will take its BEE ownership to about 20%.

• Platinum Stars sale confirmed 2018-01-31

  Absa Premiership side Platinum Stars on Wednesday announced the sale and transfer of ownership of the club with immediate effect.

• Dikwena Confirm Sale Of Club 2018-01-31

  Platinum Stars have confirmed that the club has been sold with immediate effect.

2017

• South Africa opens Sunrise Energy LPG terminal 2017-09-14

  South Africa has launched an open-access LPG terminal at the west coast Port of Saldanha to support the product’s growing use in the national energy mix.

• South African Sunrise Energy establishes LPG terminal to advance oil and gas sector 2017-08-23

  South Africa-based energy infrastructure company Sunrise Energy, has established an open-access liquefied petroleum gas import and storage terminal, in Saldanha Bay, which will enable the import of LPG in large quantities

• RBH subsidiary MOGS and IDC launch R1 billion LPG import and storage facility 2017-08-07

  New public-private partnership to deliver energy security

2016

• RBH wins bid in DoE's Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme 2016-10-10

  RBH is pleased to announce the success of RBH's bid in the Department of Energy's Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme. RBH, through the Thabametsi project, has partnered with Marubeni and Kepco to deliver on the much needed baseload capacity in South Africa. RBH is a 15% shareholder in the project.

• RBH acquires Aveng infrastructure and energy assets 2016-08-11

  In line with its investment strategy to increase exposure to assets that will enhance a predictable and sustainable dividend profile in the long-term, RBH has acquired infrastructure and energy assets from Aveng for a cash consideration of R860 million. These projects include:

• Liquid Telecom and RBH announce agreement to acquire Neotel 2016-06-29

  Today, Liquid Telecom, a privately owned pan-African telecoms group, majority owned by Econet Global, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire South African communications network operator Neotel.

2015

• Black Rhino and MOGS Services get official green light for $1.55bn Horn of Africa fuel pipeline project 2015-09-30

  Energy infrastructure companies Black Rhino and MOGS Services (BRM), together with the Governments of Djibouti and Ethiopia today signed Framework Agreements for the construction of a 550km fuel pipeline system running through Djibouti and Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa. The $1.55bn multi-product pipeline will transport diesel, gasoline and jet fuel from Damerjog, Djibouti to Awash in central Ethiopia. Deemed a critical infrastructure project, the project will support economic growth across the region.

• Royal Bafokeng hosts second annual teacher-learner career orientation programme 2015-08-20

  PRoyal Bafokeng Holdings today held its second annual maths and science career orientation programme in Phokeng, Rustenburg

• Royal Bafokeng Holdings and JCDecaux complete the acquisition of Africa’s N° 1 outdoor advertising firm, Continental Outdoor Media 2015-06-19

  Community-owned investment holdings company Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) today announced it has finalised a strategic partnership with the world’s N° 1 outdoor advertising group, JCDecaux SA, to acquire Continental Outdoor Media.

• Royal Bafokeng Holdings partners with JCDecaux SA to acquire Continental Outdoor Media 2015-02-02

  Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) today announced a strategic partnership with JCDecaux SA (JCDecaux) to acquire Continental Outdoor Media (Continental), the leader in outdoor advertising in Africa. As part of the partnership, RBH will acquire a 30% stake in Continental while JCDecaux will acquire the remaining 70%.

2014

• Royal Bafokeng Holdings appoints new FD 2014-09-03

  The Board of Royal Bafokeng Holdings (Pty) Limited (RBH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Brian Harvey as Finance Director for the company with effect from 1 September 2014.

• Keynote Speech: MOU signing between Royal Bafokeng Nation and Rustenburg Local Municipality 2014-09-01

  We are here today because we all share the same mission: to create the best enabling environment for our people, not only today but for generations into the future.

• RBH acquires a stake in the STANLIB fund 2014-08-15

  Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) has committed an investment of R200 million into the STANLIB Infrastructure Fund 1. The total fund size will be R1.2 billion which gives RBH a minority interest of 16.7%.

• Royal Bafokeng Platinum FY 2014 Interim results 2014-08-08

  RBPlat announces 33% increase in headline earnings per share, 18% increase in revenue, 3% increase in production and R2.2 billion cash on hand, against a background of protracted industry strikes.

• Royal Bafokeng Holdings completes the sale of its stake in MB Technologies 2014-02-17

  Royal Bafokeng Holdings (“RBH”) has sold its 55% stake in the MB Technologies Group to Investec, with effect from 31 December 2013. This is in line with RBH’s strategy of investing in fewer, high growth sectors.

• Keynote Speech: ‘Women of Substance’ Event, African Women Chartered Accountants 2014-01-17

  It is an honour to have been invited to speak to you today. AWCA is an organization that represents many of the values that are close to my heart, particularly the facilitation of education and the development of leadership.

• RBPlat and NUM sign historic wage agreement 2014-01-17

  RBPlat is pleased to announce that the Company has successfully concluded a wage agreement with its permanent employees, represented by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). The current three-year wage agreement expired on 30 June 2014.

2013

• M-Tech Industrial extends successful partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings 2013-07-24

  Royal Bafokeng Holdings (Pty) Ltd, South Africa’s leading community-based investment company, has subject to regulatory approval, secured a controlling interest in M-Tech Industrial (Pty) Ltd..

• Disclosure of significant holdings of coronation asset management (Pty) Ltd, regarding capital management (Pty) ltd and Royal Bafokeng (Pty) Ltd in Astrapak limited ordinary shares 2013-07-16

  In accordance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements and Section 122 of the Companies Act 2008, shareholders are advised of the following.

2012

• Royal Bafokeng Holdings appoints new CEO 2013-09-20

  RBH has announced the appointment of Ms Albertinah Kekana as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 November 2012.

• Archbishop of Cape Town and King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation promote ‘Winds of Change’ upliftment initiative at the World Economic Forum Africa Summit 2012-05-08

  The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Kgosi Leruo T Molotlegi, King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, will this week present proposals for a new initiative, called ‘Winds of Change’, in Addis Ababa at the Africa Summit of the World Economic Forum.

• Further changes to RBH board 2012-05-02

  Royal Bafokeng Holdings Ltd today confirmed several changes to its Board of Directors.

• RBH CEO resigns; Interim CEO appointed 2012-03-27

  RBH advises that current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Niall Carroll has tendered his resignation from the group, which has been accepted with regret by the RBH board.