In the media


2017

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.

2016

Black Rhino and MOGS Services get official green light for $1.55bn Horn of Africa fuel pipeline project

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

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

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%.

2015

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.

2014

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.

2013

RMB Holdings stake in FirstRand now worth R62bn

Published: 12 September 2013

RMB Holdings’ market value in FirstRand as of Wednesday had accelerated to about R62bn, an increase of more than R10bn compared to what it was at the end of June last year and a positive sign of a solid performance from its only investment.

New Oil Terminal, Blending Facility Planned for South Africa

Published: 11 September 2013

A planned 13.2 million barrel-capacity oil storage and blending terminal in South Africa's Port of Saldanha Bay may help the port establish itself as a global crude transshipment hub.

Platinum Micro to merge with Tarsus

Published: 10 September 2013

IT components distributor, Platinum Micro will merge with Tarsus Technologies on 1 October 2013 as a part of a streamlining process within the MB Technologies Group.

SA to get R2bn oil blending terminal

Published: 05 September 2013

A new R2bn crude oil blending and storage terminal will be built at the port of Saldanha, creating Africa’s largest specialist blending terminal designed to supply international refineries and strategically situated on one of the busiest trade routes.

Metair unveils electric vehicle concept showcasing its battery technology

Published: 14 March 2013

Automotive component manufacturer and distributor Metair on Thursday unveiled a completely homebuilt electric car, named the Met-Elec-R60. The aim of this internal project, launched in July last year, was to produce an electric car within four months and with a bill-of-materials cost of less than R60 000.

2012

‘Mine of future’ launch set for November

Published: 09 October 2013

A ‘mine–of–the–future’ concept would be launched by JSE–listed Exxaro Resources, GM business growth Ernst Venter said at the Fraser Alexander centenary celebrations in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

2010

Platinum issue well subscribed

Published: 08 November 2010

Royal Bafokeng raises R3bn, puts a shine on tough South African mining scene. Amid a relatively tough domestic atmosphere for miners, not least a possibly overvalued rand, Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) listed on Monday in Johannesburg.

RBPlat shares soar on listing

Published: 08 November 2010

ROYAL Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat) rose 7.4% in its stock market debut on Monday, after raising R2.98bn in South Africa's second-largest initial public offering this year.

No first day jitters

Published: 08 November 2010

Eager buyers leapt out of the starting blocks when Royal Bafokeng Platinum made its debut on the JSE this morning.