Welcome to RL Books. RL Books is a division of the R & L Group are a multidisciplinary company that holds interests in Publishing, Academic , Digitization,Online licences Computer Software Supply License Management, IT ’ R & L is wholly owned and operated by historically disadvantaged people(PDI), including all staff employed within the group.
The primary drivers of the group’s operations are Ms. Oriel Buntting, and Mr. Roderick Buntting. The company has been running since 2006 and is now in an advantageous position to expand the business
substantially. In order to capitalize on the opportunities, the company needs to gear itself suitably so that
it can ensure this new phase will yield the rewards it can be afforded.
Company Background
In keeping with the current Black Economic Empowerment ethos prevailing in the country, R&L
Investments was formed in 2006 to take advantage of opportunities that were inaccessible to previously
disadvantaged individuals, in this endeavor; R &L Investments is a totally black, owned company. The company consists of two branches situated in UKZN (Howard College and 1 Empire Road Shop2a
Richmond Gauteng 2092.
The core business is Publishing, importing academic textbooks and e-book and
supplying digitization,ebooks,e-learning ,online content management services.With innovation and
technology supplying to Students, Libraries, University’s, nursing colleges, schools and government
institutions. Has never been so accesible. 3. Strategy
Vision statement
To build a substantial company on sound values and business principles to serve our clients with
excellence. To provide products and services at the best possible prices
Mission statement
R&L will offer you a service far superior to that pertaining in the industry; We commit ourselves to offer you a reliable and uninterrupted service; We will be accessible at all times to attend to your needs via email and website online ecommerce facility. We will be prompt and commit to times agreed upon; We employ reliable staff, equipment and vehicles to ensure that contracts are fulfilled promptly. The operational strategy is informed by the interests of the group. At this point the group has an
established interest in Retail of Academic Textbooks and e Books. For the purpose of this
submission of two business outlets will form the core of the group.
These outlets are:
Howard College Durban (Branch)
Empire Road Gauteng (Branch)
Core Values
To provide direct and long-term employment opportunities to at least ten people; To provide outstanding management, leadership and mentor ship to ensure operational
efficiency and customer satisfaction To assemble a business model for future expansion and growth into the medium enterprise and big business phases;
Business goals & objectives
To assemble a business model for future expansion and growth into the medium enterprise and big
business phases; and no become profitable and create employment opportunities for unemployed and
youth. e. Business concepts R & L Imports and resells academic Textbooks., e Books and digitization transitions services to students and the Institutes at affordable prices. a. Products supplied Academic Textbooks, e Book’s ,e-learning systems ,online content,and digital platforms.
All staff is trained in operations and aspects of services, offered.
Business competitiveness being situated on Campus gives us competitive edge over other businesses
in its sector as students and lecturees keep is informed of new trends as and when the need arises.
Service pledge
We believe in delivering excellent customer services and building lasting relationships with clients. e. Business model. Our Business is. Centralized and have recently adopted e-commerce as businesses seem to be moving in that direction as it’s expanding and way of the future.
Management & Ownership
Ownership Structure
Black Owned 100%
Management Branch Manager to oversee two Branches
Black/PDI
Level 1 (135 % B-B BEE procurement recognition)
Empowering supplier in terms of the dti Codes of Good Practice
Completed projects and references
Department of Rural Development
Tony Clark
Assistant Director Bursaries
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
C: 076 793 1669
T: 012 312 9662 – f: 012 312 8174
Transnet;
Thandeka Sishi Talent Specialist
Human Resource Transnet Port Terminals
031 361 8141 0605375986
ARMSCOR
M E Prinsloo (Ansie)
Assistant Manager: Corporate Finance
ARMSCOR / 370 Knossos Street /Erasmus Kloof Ext 4 / Pretoria
012 428 191
Tel: 27 12 428 3599 / R. Fax: 27 12 428 3730
E- Mail: betsiep@armscor.co.za
Baragwaneth Academic Nursing College
Bawinile Shongwe (Head Librarian)
011 983 3000
Bawinile.Shongwe@gauteng.gov.za
Ann Latsky Nursing College
Joy Hawkins(Head Librarian)
011 644 8900
Joy.Hawkins@gauteng.gov.za
SG Lourens Nursing College
Ellmarie Horn
012 3195741
Elizabeth.Horn@gauteng.gov.za
AFDA-Film and Television School
Lulu Maqutu
031 569 2252
lulum@afda.co.za
University of Kwa Zulu Natal
Howard College
Contact; Alvern Sunkardutta
031 2607117
Email-Sunkardutta@ukzn.ac.za
NCDSAC-Northern Cape Department Arts and Culture
Mr. Heinrich Nieuwenhuizen
Manager: Public Procurement
Department of Sport, Arts & Culture
Tel: 053 807 4920
Department of Health- Ga-Rankuwa Nursing College +27 12 560 0450 (currently offline)
Direct Line: +27 12 560 2014 Cell: 066 029 9677
Nkangala District Municipality
Siphesihle Oscar Nkosi Library and Records Officer
Nkangala District Municipality Tel: 013 249 2084
Cell No: 061 884 5706Email: nkosiso@nkangaladm.gov.za Berchily “Besh”Selomo
Librarian: Selection & Acquisitions North West Provincial Library Services Dep: Arts, Culture, Sports &
Rec
Tell:(018) 388 3647
Cell: (082)0766 320
Email: Tselomo@nwpg.gov.za
North West Provincial Library Services Dep:Arts,Culture, Sports & Rec
Librarian: Selection & Acquisition
Tell:(018) 388 3647
Cell: (082)0766 320
Email: Tselomo@nwpg.gov.za
Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture(L.I.S)
Telephone : +27 011 999 5953
Facsimile : 086 661 5997
E-mail : Lionel.ferguson@ekurhuleni.gov. za
Website : www.ekurhuleni.com
Postal : Private Bag X44
Boksburg
1465
Physical : Corner Trichard & Voortrekker
Boksburg, c/o Boksburg Public
Library
Louise van Staden
Admin Officer: Budget and Performance
Management | Midvaal Local Municipality
M +44834469985 | P +44163607553
E LouisevS@midvaal.gov.za
25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, 1960, South Africa
www.midvaal.gov.za
ADNOTES
Digitalised and supplied research online platform. Nathi Mbele
073 211 5685
NGO-Community Service Upliftment Project
R&L Currently working on Joint Venture with Bonro Studios in assisting struggling Previously
Disadvantaged writers in realizing potential and talent. We have offered / Publisher, Editor / Researcher /
Copy Editor, Photographer and proof-reading services and a fraction of what market related costs are
allowing proper access to underprivileged writers in Rural and suburban areas. R&L Sponsors writers and attached letters of appreciation
One of Company Directors is on Panel and overseas the project, R&L. Hereby giving back to the community uplifting Previously disadvantaged persons.
