Expressions of condolence: Her Royal Majesty, The Queen Mother of the Royal
Published: 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
Published: 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
Published: 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
Published: 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
Published: 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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New programme offers over R1 million to whoever can start the next Outsurance or Discovery
Published: 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
Published: 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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RBH invests in largest ownership deal in the ICT sector
Published: 11 June 2018
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%.
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Published: 31 January 2018
Absa Premiership side Platinum Stars on Wednesday announced the sale and transfer of ownership of the club with immediate effect.
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Published: 31 January 2018
Platinum Stars have confirmed that the club has been sold with immediate effect.
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Platinum Stars confirm that the club has been sold
Published: 31 January 2018
Johannesburg – Platinum Stars, the PSL club based in Phokeng near Rustenburg, North West Province, announced on Wednesday evening that the club has been sold.
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Platinum Stars confirm that the club has been sold
Published: 31 January 2018
Johannesburg – Platinum Stars, the PSL club based in Phokeng near Rustenburg, North West Province, announced on Wednesday evening that the club has been sold.
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South African Sunrise Energy establishes LPG terminal to advance oil and gas sector
Published: 23 August 2017
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
Published: 7 August 2017
Today Africa’s largest open-access Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) import and storage facility was unveiled in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
South Africa opens Sunrise Energy LPG terminal
Published: 14 September 2017
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.
RBH wins bid in DoE's Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme
Published: 10 October 2016
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
Published: 11 August 2016
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.
Liquid Telecom and RBH announce agreement to acquire Neotel
Published: 29 June 2016
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.
Published: 30 September 2015
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.
Royal Bafokeng hosts second annual teacher-learner career orientation programme
Published: 10 August 2015
PRoyal Bafokeng Holdings today held its second annual maths and science career orientation programme in Phokeng, Rustenburg
Published: 19 June 2015
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
Published: 02 February 2015
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%.
Royal Bafokeng Holdings appoints new FD
Published: 03 September 2014
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
Published: 01 September 2014
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
Published: 15 August 2014
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
Published: 08 August 2014
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.
RBPlat and NUM sign historic wage agreement
Published: 17 January 2014
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.
Royal Bafokeng Holdings completes the sale of its stake in MB Technologies
Published: 17 January 2014
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
Published: 17 January 2014
RoIt 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.
Keynote Speech: ‘Women of Substance’ Event, African Women Chartered Accountants
Published: 03 August 2013
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.
M-Tech Industrial extends successful partnership with Royal Bafokeng Holdings
Published: 24 July 2013
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.
Published: 16 July 2013
In accordance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements and Section 122 of the Companies Act 2008, shareholders are advised of the following.
Royal Bafokeng Holdings appoints new CEO
Published: 20 September 2013
RBH has announced the appointment of Ms Albertinah Kekana as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 November 2012.
Published: 08 May 2012
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.
Published: 02 May 2012
Royal Bafokeng Holdings Ltd today confirmed several changes to its Board of Directors.
RBH CEO resigns; Interim CEO appointed
Published: 27 March 2012
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.
RBH extends relationship with RMBH, RMI, REMGRO and founding shareholders
Published: 12 December 2011
RMB Holdings Limited, RMI Holdings Limited and Remgro Limited announced today that Royal Bafokeng Holdings (Pty) Limited has reached agreement with Remgro and the founding shareholders of RMBH and RMI, in terms of which RBH will acquire a portion of their RMBH and RMI shares
Published: 23 August 2011
The Board of Royal Bafokeng Sports Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Floyd Mbele as Managing Director of the company.
Published: 12 July 2011
We are deeply saddened to inform of the untimely passing on of Eugene Tsitsi. Eugene tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident on the evening of 8 July 2011.
RBH appoints new non-executive directors to the Board
Published: 20 May 2011
The Board of Royal Bafokeng Holdings (Pty) Limited (RBH) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new non-executive directors, Ms Monhla Hlahla and Mr Tom Boardman.
Royal Bafokeng Holdings appoints new CEO
Published: 20 September 2013
RBH has announced the appointment of Ms Albertinah Kekana as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 November 2012.
Published: 02 May 2012
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.
RBH CEO resigns; Interim CEO appointed
Published: 27 March 2012
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.
RBH to acquire 5% of restructured RMB Holdings for R2.5 billion
Published: 15 December 2010
Royal Bafokeng Holdings announced today that it has agreed with RMB Holdings Limited to acquire a 5% interest in RMBH for R2.5 billion.
A royal listing – RBPlat to trade on the JSE from today
Published: 15 December 2010
Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) is pleased to announce that today, 8 November 2010, it has listed on the main board of the JSE Limited (JSE), in the ‘Platinum and Precious Metals’ sector.
RBH takes R500 million stake in premium property fund Atterbury IH
Published: 25 October 2010
Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) and Atterbury Investment Holdings (AIH) announced today that RBH has acquired a 10.5% interest in Atterbury IH for R500 million cash.
RBPlat to list on JSE on 8 November 2010
Published: 18 October 2010
RBPlat is pleased to advise that the company released its pre-listing statement today as it launched a private placement for shares. RBPlat intends listing on the Main Board of the JSE Limited from Monday, 8 November 2010.
Leadership required in SA platinum industry
Published: 12 October 2010
A call for leadership in the South African platinum mining industry transcending vested interests, was made today by RBH CEO Niall Carroll.
Royal Bafokeng Platinum suspends listing process in light of new offer
Published: 30 September 2010
Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat), a subsidiary of Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH), recently announced its intention to list the company on the JSE Limited later this year.
Published: 11 March 2010
The shareholders of NewCo, Royal Bafokeng Holdings Ltd and Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anglo Platinum Limited are pleased to announce that Steve Phiri, currently CEO of Merafe Resources Limited, will be joining NewCo as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 01 April 2010.
Published: 03 December 2009
Zurich Insurance Company Limited, Switzerland and Royal Bafokeng Holdings announced today that they have reached an agreement where Royal Bafokeng Finance will increase its shareholding in Zurich South Africa to 25.1%.
Published: 29 October 2009
Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) and Thebe Holdings have been jointly awarded The Little Black Book’s Mover and Shaker Award for 2009/10, in recognition of their R7.5 billion acquisition of a 5% stake in mobile phone giant Vodacom.
RBH wins bid in DoE's Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme
Published: 10 October 2016
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.
Zaptronix concludes transaction with Royal Bafokeng
Published: 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.
South African Coal Mining Holdings Limited – strategic partnership with Fraser Alexandere
Published: 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.
Potential offer for Old Mutual’s stake in Mutual & Federal
Published: 08 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.
Leopards Scores SA Rugby First
Published: 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.
Royal Bafokeng Holdings invests in Praxima Payroll Africa
Published: 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.
Bafana Bafana and the USA set for Nelson Mandela Challenge showdown
Published: 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).