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Keeping up with the “Class”RBH places more internsAs part of the quest to develop and hone candidates with potential, RBH has created a“Class of” programme. Royal Bafokeng Nation graduates who have completed tertiaryqualifications are eligible for selection. Another 18 candidates have been identified forplacement as interns within RBH entities and investee companies such as DHL, FraserAlexander and Implats. The candidates pursue various fields of study from Human ResourceManagement and Industrial Psychology to Marketing and Journalism, and RBH is confidentthat this year’s “Class of” group will be just as successful as the last.“Class of” success storiesKatlego Mongake (KM), who holds aB Com in Financial Accounting, has beenappointed Junior Accountant at RBH. Hisresponsibilities include assisting and preparingconsolidation packs, annual financial statementsand administering employee salaries. Hedescribes his experience at RBH as challengingbut necessary. KM says although there arechallenges working for a company such asRBH, it is an experience he would not trade foranything. “I was appointed Junior Accountantin February 2012 and it has thus far been oneof the most fulfilling experiences of my life,” hesays. “I work with some of the most talentedpeople in the industry and learning from themevery day is a bonus.”Katlego Kobue (KK), a B Com graduate,has been appointed Junior Investment Manager.He is responsible for consolidating all theinvestment numbers; calculating the return to RBHand to the shareholder; preparing the boardnumbers and charts; helping with presentations;doing equity research; and evaluations ofinvestment opportunities. KK says: “WhenI came to RBH I didn’t know what to expectbut the reception I got was so overwhelming. Ifelt like part of the team from the first day. I’verecently become a permanent member of theRBH family and that has been great.” KK wasalso pleased to have played a part in recentRBH acquisitions. “I only played a small part inthe acquisition of the 10% stake in both RMBHand RMIH in December last year. Neverthelessit was a good learning experience. RBH hasaccelerated my growth in corporate financeand I’m delighted to be part of this company,with its important responsibilities to the Bafokengcommunity,” he concluded.Katlego MongakeKatlego KobueChanges on the BoardMonhla HlahlaLucas Ndala Obakeng PhetweThere have been some changes to theRBH board:Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi has stepped downas Chairperson and will be replaced byMonhla Hlahla.Lucas Ndala, Executive Director forFinance is now Acting Chief ExecutiveOfficer following the resignation ofNiall Carroll.Thabo Mokgatlha has also resignedfrom the board and will be replacedby Obakeng Phetwe, a CharteredAccountant (SA), who completed hisarticles at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Heis currently CEO of the Royal BafokengNation Development Trust, which holdsall the commercial assets on behalf of theRoyal Bafokeng Nation.3

A strategic moveProfile: Wilhelm NautaWilhelm Nauta, “Mandla” to hiscolleagues, is RBH’s StrategicInvestment Manager. In hisdepartment, Wilhelm helps tomanage and grow RBH’s diverseinvestment portfolio. He grew upin Secunda where his father, achemical engineer, applied his trade.After obtaining finance degrees fromthe University of Pretoria, Wilhelmqualified as a Chartered Accountant.He spent five years at Deloitte Touchein Johannesburg before embarking ona 10-year career in equity research atBarnard Jacobs Mellet (BJM). Severaltimes during his years at BJM he wasrated as top investment analyst in theFinancial Mail survey.Wilhelm joined RBH at the beginningof 2010, initially tasked withevaluating potential acquisitions. Hisresponsibilities were later expandedto include executing acquisitions anddisposals, the management of specificinvestments, building relationships withexecutive management of investmentcompanies and co-shareholders.“I like growing the business throughsourcing new deals, negotiating newinvestments or the sale of assets, andgetting involved in several aspectsof RBH strategy,” says Wilhelm.“Fortunately the team is small enoughto ensure that you receive exposureto a broad range of skills; such asdebt structuring, portfolio constructionand reporting to the board. What Ilike most about RBH are our people(Ditiro’s daily Setswana lessons area highlight!), and being part of theAfrican success story that is RoyalBafokeng.”Wilhelm is married and has twingirls, Lisa and Mieke. When he’snot working he enjoys spending timewith his family, and being outdoors.He is an avid mountain biker andhas completed the Cape Epicmountain bike race and the Sani2cseveral times. Property developmentand reading biographies of famouspeople are some of his favouritepastimes.Caring for ourcommunitySchool Food Gardens andNutrition projectThere is a great need for a feeding programme in schools forunderprivileged children. Although the government runs feedingprogrammes in some primary schools, they are not alwayseffective. Poor organisation results in some children not being fed,and the food often lacks the necessary nutrition. The School FoodGarden and Nutrition project was developed as a comprehensivefood programme beginning where it all starts, with growingand gardening. One of the main objectives of the project is toincrease knowledge of and enthusiasm for gardening amongparticipants, learners, educators and communities. Another is tohighlight the importance of nutrition. By encouraging schools togrow fresh produce, which can then be used for school lunches,both objectives are met.Using the gardening, nutrition and environmental educationcurriculum developed by Nkanyiso, educators will alsoincorporate gardening and basic nutrition topics into theclassroom. Additionally, this CSI initiative strives to empower thecommunity members working in the gardens with skills to enablethem to supply fresh produce beyond the project and ultimatelyrun their own profitable food-production businesses.Trauma CentreThe Phokeng Trauma Centre endeavours to provide a onestopRape and Trauma Support Centre that provides supportto victims and survivors of crime and sexual assault. The traumacentre is a registered non-profit organisation which operatesfrom the Phokeng Police Station and provides support to theBafokeng as well as communities in and around the Rustenburgarea and offers:• Trauma counselling• Psycho-education• Overnight stay facilities• Court-preparation services• Material assistance• MedicationPODI-YA-TSELAGRAPEVINE4

Making a differenceHonouring Madiba’s legacyThe “feel good” factor: helping others!“I have always admired men and women whoIn 2009 the United Nations declared 18 July as Nelson Mandelaused their talents to serve the community.”– Nelson MandelaInternational Day. Significantly, the day – Madiba’s birthday – has beenhighlighted in the UN calendar to encourage people around the worldto recognise the sacrifices made by Mandela to achieve a free anddemocratic South Africa. The campaign also encourages all individuals toperform 67 minutes of service to those less fortunate than themselves. The67 minutes represents the 67 years he contributed towards the fight forfreedom, humanity and dignity in South Africa. Wednesday 18 July 2012marked the fourth International Mandela Day.The RBH team took up the challenge and, on the appointed day, set out tomake a difference – not just for 67 minutes – but for almost the entire day.As the day not only celebrates Nelson Mandela’s inspirational life and hiscontribution to what is now the “rainbow nation”; but is also a global call toaction for people to recognise their ability to make a positive difference inthe lives of the less privileged, the RBH team set out for the Methodist Churchin Diepkloof, Soweto. Arriving just before lunchtime, we were welcomedby Ms Mthembu, manager of Barona Childcare and Support, who startedthe care centre while she was still employed, using her own resources.The centre has grown substantially since its inception and is now doingwonders to improve young lives.This organisation is situated in an impoverished area of Soweto, andattempts to redress the social ills of the broader community in the area.Although focused on children, it makes a huge difference to the communityat large. Barona offers nourishment and care to school children, as well asstimulation to promote growth and development. Carers clean and cookmeals on a daily basis, and assist the children with homework.Our contribution was a donation of food supplies, educational games, toys,clothes for the children and paint. In addition, we divided ourselves intowork groups. We cooked, we served meals, we washed dishes. We alsopainted yard fences to give the premises a ”facelift” and the interior of thehall to make it look fresh. As the afternoon drew to a close, we continuedto work together as a team until everything was done. Tired yet fulfilled, wereturned to the office, pleased with a job well done.Knowing that our time had made a difference in the lives of others made allthe effort worthwhile!PODI-YA-TSELAGRAPEVINE5

At RBH we take our social responsibility seriously. We do thisbecause we believe that only a stable society can provide asound business environment. We support charitable projectsand assist where needed. RBH staff took part in the firstemployee volunteer day in April when a group visited theKutlwanong Old Age Home and the Matlhware PrimarySchool. Among the tasks performed at the home, RBH staff– together with the RBED staff – cooked lunch for the elderly,cut hair and nails, cleaned windows and floors and ironedlaundry. For the children at the primary school, storytelling andeducational games made up a day of fun-filled activities. TheseCSI initiatives continue to build brand awareness and affinitywith the community, but also attest to the fact that RBH cares.It is also a very rewarding feeling to be giving back to thoseMaking a differenceEmployeevolunteer dayless fortunate, and doing it with other RBH colleagues helpsbuild team spirit.RBH boaststwo ComradesheroesTo run in competitive races, one needsdiscipline, dedication and drive. RBH is proudto announce that Lucas Ndala (Acting CEO)and Matshidiso Molefe (CSI) participated inthe ultimate human race, the 2012 ComradesMarathon between Pietermaritzburg andDurban. Both completed the race beforethe 12-hour cut-off time. Matshidiso startedrunning in 2000 when she ran a 15kmroad race in Soweto and since then she hascompleted two Comrades races.The 2012 Comrades was Lucas’s first. Partof his preparation for this gruelling race wasrunning the Two Oceans and Om Die Damultra marathons. Lucas stresses the importanceof a healthy lifestyle: proper eating andregular exercise.Hopefully the success of our two participantswill encourage other RBH employees toembark on their own individual journeysto fitness.Contact usTel: +27 (0) 11 530 8000Fax: +27 (0) 11 530 8039Email: Mpueleng Pooe – Executive: Public Affairsinfo@bafokengholdings.comwww.bafokengholdings.com