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2008

Royal Bafokeng Nation and Anglo Platinum celebrate Sod-turning of multi-billion rand joint venture

6 November 2008

A sod-turning ceremony, held today at the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, marks the start of the development of the R10.3 billion Styldrift Project between joint venture partners Royal Bafokeng Holdings and Anglo Platinum.
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Royal Bafokeng Holdings to assume control of the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine Joint Venture

23 October 2008

Anglo Platinum and the investment arm of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, Royal Bafokeng Holdings, have reached agreement to restructure the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine Joint Venture which includes the Styldrift Platinum project - the 50/50 joint venture partnership between Royal Bafokeng Resources, RBH’s wholly owned-subsidiary, and Anglo Platinum.
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RBH to acquire strategic stake in Vodacom SA

29 July 2008

RBH has taken another major step forward in its strategic objective to diversify its investment portfolio. Pan African cellular communications company Vodacom has announced details of its R7.5 billion broad-based black economic empowerment transaction in terms of which RBH will become a strategic partner in Vodacom SA.
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2007

Zaptronix concludes transaction with Royal Bafokeng

20 November 2007

Zaptronix Limited announced today (Tuesday, 20 November 2007) that it has concluded a broad–based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) transaction with Royal Bafokeng Capital (Pty) Limited, in terms of which RBC will own 30% of Zaptronix.
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South African Coal Mining Holdings Limited – Strategic partnership with Fraser Alexander

15 November 2007

Shareholders are advised that SACMH has today signed a Heads of Agreement with Fraser Alexander (Pty) Limited relating to a strategic partnership.
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Potential offer for Old Mutual’s stake in Mutual & Federal

8 November 2007

Old Mutual plc confirms that it is currently in discussions with community–based investment group, RBH which may result in the sale by Old Mutual to RBH of a controlling interest in Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Limited, the short–term insurer in which Old Mutual has a majority stake.
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Leopards Scores SA Rugby First

30 October 2007

Royal Bafokeng Sports Holdings and Leopard Rugby (Pty) Limited announced a ground–breaking agreement today in terms of which the latter becomes South Africa’s first black–owned professional rugby franchise.
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Royal Bafokeng Holdings invests in Praxima Payroll Africa

18 October 2007

RBH, the investment arm of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, has acquired a 30% stake in Praxima, an outsourced payroll and Human Resource (HR) service provider.
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Bafana Bafana and the USA set for Nelson Mandela Challenge showdown

11 October 2007

The 13th edition of the Nelson Mandela Challenge is set to provide SA’s soccer loving fans with a dose of world class, action-packed soccer entertainment when the Bafana Bafana host the United States of America, at Ellis Park stadium, in Johannesburg, on Saturday, 17 November 2007 (15h30 kickoff).
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Yomhlaba Resources: Name change to South African Coal Mining Holdings Limited and share consolidation

20 August 2007

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Yomhlaba Resources Limited — Major restructuring now completed

6 August 2007

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Yomhlaba Resources Limited — Commencement of trade in the company’s shares

30 July 2007

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Mpueleng Pooe appointed Chairman of Metair

15 June 2007

Mpueleng Pooe’s appointment

Steve Phiri appointed to Implats board

14 June 2007

Steve Phiri’s appointment

Royal Bafokeng Sports Holdings acquires 51% stake in Silver Stars football club

24 May 2007

The acquisition of a 51% controlling interest in PSL club H.P. Silver Stars by Royal Bafokeng Sports Holdings, is set to revolutionise the Beautiful Game in South Africa’s North West Province.
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RBH/Implats BEE transaction wins BusinessMap Foundation award

16 March 2007

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Yomhlaba Resources Limited: SENS announcement

7 March 2007

Change of controlling shareholder to Royal Bafokeng Capital, the acquisition of two operating coal mines and related matters and renewal of cautionary announcement.
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Royal Bafokeng Holdings welcomes conclusion of Implats BEE transaction

7 March 2007

RBH, the investment vehicle of the RBN, said today that it was pleased that its black economic empowerment transaction with Implats, announced in September 2006, had been come unconditional. RBH is now a 13.4% shareholder in Implats.
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Joint announcement regarding the fulfillment of the conditions precedent relating to the empowerment transaction with the Royal Bafokeng Nation and the finalisation of the fair market value of the RBN royalty

6 March 2007

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MB Technologies becomes black-controlled as Royal Bafokeng Holdings ups its stake

1 March 2007

Less than a year after acquiring a 26 percent stake in the MB Technologies Group, Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) has announced that it has exercised its option to buy out minority stakeholders and become the group’s primary shareholder.
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RBH, BTE agree R2.4 million sponsorship arrangement

22 February 2007

RBH and acclaimed opera group The Black Tie Ensemble (BTE) today announced a principal sponsorship agreement in terms of which RBH will provide a total of R2.4 million to BTE over the next three years.
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Royal Bafokeng Holdings buys a stake in Metair

7 February 2007

Metair Investments Limited (Metair) today announced that broad-based black empowerment investment company RBH has purchased 606 581 shares in Metair for a cash consideration of R152 million from the Wessels Family Trust.
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2006

Shot in the arm’ for the RBN masterplan

28 September 2006

Today’s in-principle agreement between the RBN and Implats – in terms of which the RBN will secure a 13.4% direct stake in Implats – amounts to a major shot in the arm for the RBN’s visionary and ambitious Masterplan.
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Implats, RBH agree ’Simpler and Better’ BEE Transaction

28 September 2006

Implats and RBH, which is wholly-owned by the RBN today announced an agreement on a new black economic empowerment transaction, replacing the previous IRS transaction approved by Implats shareholders in a general meeting on 4 July 2006.
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RBH's newsletter
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Podi-ya-tsela - Issue 1 (PDF - 170KB)

Annual review 2007
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Annual Review 2007
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Annual financial statements 2007
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