Winner of the Crown week at Umhlanga Sands
Crown Publications is delighted to announce that Frekkie Tsietso Kgosana, an employee of ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa, is the winner of a week’s stay at the Umhlanga Sands Resort, courtesy of Crown Publications.
The prize, entry for which formed part of the Crown Publications stand, was drawn at the end of a very successful Electra Mining week.
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Published: 10 September 2018
Since 1972, Electra Mining Africa has been fusing its rich heritage with new innovation and technology, consistently delivering a world-class experience.
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