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17 200 Strikers Sacked   Your Husband for My Wife  
Rustenburg – On Thursday (2 February 2012) Impala Platinum (Implats) dismissed another 13 000 mining employees at the Rustenburg operations, bringing the total number of dismissals over the past week to a staggering 17 200. ...read more   For Free State born-and-bred Smartryk Johannes Treurnich (37) giving love to the helpless, hungry children and teaching them about Jesus was a life changing experience, and absolute passion. No one could ever imagine that his kind and caring ways would cost him his life. ...read more  
       
A Boost for schools in the North West   10 ATM bombers on the run…  
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – Royal Bafokeng will soon partner with the North West education department to improve schooling standards. Children at fortythree schools in the North West province are soon to benefit from the extensive educational resources and state-of-the-art facilities provided by the Royal Bafokeng Nation (www.bafokeng.com). ...read more   Tlhabane/Rustenburg – In a series of events similar to a Hollywood action movie scene, a group of 10 armed robbers bombed two ATMs in Tlhabane before escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash on Thursday, 2 February 2012 at around 03h00. ...read more  
       
Put yourself in my Shoes   Tragic accident claims life  
Rustenburg – Empathy is the capacity to recognize and to share feelings. It is because of empathy and compassion that the “Collect a Shoe” campaign of the Rustenburg Local Municipality was launched. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” ...read more   Rustenburg – The 33-year-old Mr Thomas Elliot Maake died tragically during the early morning hours of Monday, 23 January 2012. Alone in his vehicle, driving from Mafikeng to Rustenburg in a black VW Polo hatch, Maake crashed ...read more  
       
All is not lost for Implats’ dismissed workers   Notorious Gang of Seven Arrested in Rustenburg
Rustenburg – After dismissing 5 000 workers for taking part in an illegal strike, Platinum mining company Impala Platinum (Implats) has given those who have been shown the door another chance... Workers have been given until Friday 27 January 2012 to reapply for their jobs ...read more   Rustenburg – Police, in conjunction with members from Head Office Crime Intelligence Tracing Unit, managed to clamp down on an extremely dangerous gang of criminals, linked with a startling 41 cases, ranging from murder, hi-jacking, robbery, and rape.  ...read more
       
R42 Million Stolen! Rustenburg Post Office   ‘Pipi’ NEEDS YOUR HELP.  
Rustenburg – Hard on the heels of a cybercrime syndicate, the Police are investigating a R42 million e-fraud case that has left the Rustenburg Community shell-shocked… How [they] gained access to the computer of a Rustenburg Post Office employee is still unclear ...read more   Rustenburg – The family of 2-year-old Isabella Kruger (affectionately known as “Pipi”) are appealing to the community for financial assistance in order to bring back a smile on the face of their daughter. On newyears eve 2012, the unthinkable occurred ...read more  
       
Chanelle Henning Murder Update... Nico Henning in Hot Water…   3 Farm attacks in the NW (1 Week) 2 Farmers killed.  
Rustenburg – Referring back to the headlines of the Platinum Weekly, 18 November 2011… “A well-known and beloved former Rustenburg resident, Chanelle Henning (26), was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Faerie Glen by a masked motorcyclist. ...read more   NW – During a farm attack spree in the North West Province over the past week which includes at least three attacks; two farmers lost their lives and others were seriously injured. ...read more  
       
You have the Right to Know   ‘Each-One-Settle-One’ 20 000 houses for Amplats employees
Rustenburg – Popcorn, chewing gum, peanuts & bubblegum… The future of the Rustenburg Show hangs in a balace… A delicate balance that can tip to any side that you require… Not only is it your right to know about this, but it is your responsibility to keep the Rustenburg culture alive. ...read more   Rustenburg – South African miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) will spend R1.4-billion on building 20 000 new houses for its employees in the North West and Limpopo provinces. ...read more  
       
Enzo arriveer by die Voortrekkermonument   2 Fatalities at Implats  
Rustenburg – Met voertuig begeleiding verskaf deur Kia Rustenburg arriveer Enzo vanaf Rustenburg via Brits op sy 6000 km gesondheidsreis deur Suid Afrika by die AfriForum Afrikaanse Musiekfees te Pretoria. ...read more   Rustenburg – Mining giant Impala Platinum (implants) says it regrets the death of two of its employees during an accident which occurred on Friday November 18 at its 7 Shaft in Rustenburg.
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Murder Most Foul...   Pilot crashed after losing his sight  
Rustenburg - A well known and beloved former Rustenburg resident, Chanelle Henning (26), was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Faerie Glen east of Pretoria last week by two masked motorcyclists. They fired three bullets at her, piercing both her lungs, killing her almost instantly. ...read more   Brits - A 71-year old pilot(male), passed away today (Sunday, 20 November 2011) at about 11:20. It is alleged that the pilot, who was flying alone in a RV7, 2-seater aircraft, developed a medical condition whilst flying the plane that caused blurry vision. ...read more  
       
HUGE Water Shortages…   25 Tender Irregularities R93.5m Road Rehabilitation Tender  
Rustenburg - According to reports, since 16th November 2011, one of the largest reservoirs near Rustenburg is totally empty/ drained even though there is a constant supply of water in and out of the reservoir. ...read more   Koster/ Lichtenburg – In a statement delivered by North West Premier Thandi Modise on Friday, November 11, addressing the latest update of this highly controversial tender-related issue she said, ...read more  
       
FREEDOM: Wolmarans out on R50 000 Bail   Rustenburg attorney in court for R500 000  
Rustenburg - Rustenburg – The Phakoe case is
currently followed closely by people of all walks of life, from both sides of the coin… and keenly monitored and widely talked about…
Former Rustenburg Mayor Mathews Wolmarans on Wednesday scored a minor victory in his battle against murder allegations implicating him in the 2009 murder of Moss Phakoe ...read more		   Rustenburg - A prominent Rustenburg attorney, Mr. Ofentse Raikane appeared before Magistrate Kris Maharaj on Thursday 10 November at the Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court to face charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. ...read more  
       
Brutal Murder: Elderly Rustenburg Couple   Blood Bath  
Rustenburg - Why? Why go to the extent, brutally murdering a helpless couple for a laptop and some cash? Why not show some respect for human life and let them live? Don Du Plessis (72) and his 69-year-old wife, Jackie Du Plessis, were severely assaulted and murdered on Wednesday the 2nd of November. ...read more   Rustenburg/ Thlabane – This article was compiled minutes before going to press on Thursday evening, and there was no time to contact any related/ involved parties to the case. The details and photos were given by a community member who wishes to stay anonymous. ...read more  
       
Crime fighting with Data Dot Technology   Cycling 6000km in Aid of Health Awareness  
Rustenburg - DataDot Technology (South Africa) LTD has developed a unique but effective way of combating theft of valuable possessions such as vehicles, computers, cell phones and other household and electrical appliances   Rustenburg - On 1 September 2011, 48-year-old Enzo van Vuuren – who is also the head of media at Heal the World Projects in George Western Cape – embarked on a 6 000km cycling journey throughout South Africa in order to raise awareness for Omega Herbal 48, a product which he says can heal numerous ailments. ...read more  
       
Sharing the Pot of Gold...   MEGA Water & Sanitation project in the  
Rustenburg – If you are a grade A-C employee of Xstrata, this article is meant for you! The strike launched eight days ago by the National Union of Mineworkers ...read more   pipeline for Rustenburg  
  Rustenburg – A R400-million to R500-million water and sanitation services expansion project is in the pipeline for Rustenburg. During a telephonic interview with Corrie Marx of Bigen Africa ...read more  
       
176 passengers on 1 bus!   Wolmarans to appeal bail denied  
Brits/ Mooinooi – A man was arrested for transporting 176 passengers in his bus in Mooinooi outside Brits. The driver was arrested on Friday 28 October after he was pulled over by metro police, spokesman Lesiba Kgwele said ...read more   Rustenburg/ Mahikeng – According to sources, former Rustenburg Mayor, Mathews Wolmarans – implicated in the 2009 murder of Moss Phakoe – will appeal against the “bail denied” decision ...read more  
       
Freak Hail Storm! Millions in Damages!   Cheese or Chalk?  
Rustenburg – When nature decides to shoot it all to smithereens – it uses giant ice bullets!
Extreme hail is probably the most dangerous and lifethreatening weather event for those unlucky enough to be in the open. ...read more		   Wolmarans to spend Christmas in Jail?  
  Rustenburg – Dont think so. The Platinum Weekly is of the opinion that both Wolmarans and Enoch Matshaba will also be released on bail shortly. ...read more  
       
Hell hath no fury…   Police brace for festive season  
Rustenburg – Police have opened a case of arson and attempted murder after a woman allegedly doused three people with petrol before setting them alight. This ordeal took place on Friday the 14th at 69 Leeurick street, Safari Gardens. ...read more   Rustenburg – Police in the North West have once again geared themselves for the approaching festive season. It is already evident that police are intensifying their operations to clamp down on criminals and to maintain the ‘Zero Tolerance’ approach. ...read more  
       
Sick of Corruption   Phakoe murder suspects Bail Denied  
Rustenburg – A march in Rustenburg in protest over high corruption levels within the North West Provincial government – which was organised and led by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and joined by numerous allies ...read more   Rustenburg - Former Rustenburg mayor Mathews Wolmarans – together with three others facing allegations of murdering Moss Phakoe – were denied bail on Tuesday 11 October and will remain in police custody. ...read more  
   
   
   
       
Burglars Hacking Into Cars With Keyless Remotes   Oppieplaas Musiekfees
Rustenburg! Hier kom 'n ding! 28 - 30 		 
A wave of high-tech car burglaries in the North West & Gauteng that baffled its victims has deepened into a digital crime mystery where thieves are breaking into vehicles that have keyless remotes with no sign of forcible entry. ...read more   Oktober 2011. Kunstenaars wat optree: Fredi Nest. Gerhard Steyn. Snotkop. lilla Enslin. Nico Booyse. JC Snyman. Riaan Ungerer. Pieter Naude asook Armand Die Singende Cowboy & Perd en nog vele meer ...read more  
       
Wolmarans: “I am not guilty”   Elephant & Rhino poaching Hits Home  
Rustenburg – Former Rustenburg Executive, Cllr Mayor Mathews Wolmarans told the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court that he would be pleading “not guilty” to allegations that he played a central role in the 2009 murder of anti-corruption activist Moss Phakoe. ...read more   Rustenburg & Brits – Two men from the Zondela informal settlement in Rustenburg aged 27 and 31, appeared before the Magistrate’s court on Thursday the 6th of October on charges of possession of illegal elephant tusks. ...read more  
   
   
     
         
  Our Sexy “Eleanor” Mustang   Jaarlikse Koedoe Pretrit!!  
  Rustenburg – Rustenburg has been graced by our very own 1967 ‘Eleanor’ Mustang, in reference to Nicolas Cage’s 1967 Shelby GT500 clone featured in the movie remake of Gone in 60 Seconds. In the original movie. ...read more   Die jaarlikse Koedoe Pretrit vir Quads MX Motorfietse asook bergfietse word aangebied op die 15de Oktober 2011. Jy kan nie bekostig om hierdie pret gevulde dag mis te loop nie! ...read more  
         
  Rustenburg on Expresso   Strike at Rustenburg Municipality  
  Rustenburg – What a day! Expresso, a Breakfast show on SABC 3, came to Rustenburg to meet our people, taste our food… simply to experience our charm. This magical day took place on Sunday 18 September 2011. ...read more   Rustenburg – After gathering at the Rustenburg Local Municipality offices at Missionary Mpheni House today (Monday 26 September) for a meeting, the workers embarked on a strike.  Reason – they have not received their pay for the month. ...read more  
 
 
     
         
  Ex Rustenburg Mayor arrested in   Four Suspects Arrested for ATM FRAUD in  
  connection with murder   Rustenburg  
  Rustenburg – Two senior members of the RLM (Rustenburg Local Municipality) were arrested on Friday 23 September 2011, for their alleged involvement in the murder of another member of the RLM in 2009. ...read more Rustenburg – The Joint operation between members of SAPS Commercial Crime Unit in Klerksdorp, Security Management Solutions (SMS) and ABSA Bank Investigators led to the arrest of four ATM fraud suspects. ...read more  
       
         
  Danger Gevaar Kotsi   Major Drug Bust!12 kg of Cristal Meth  
  Rustenburg – Members of the public are warned to refrain from visiting desolate places late at night and even during the early hours of the morning ...read more   Hartbeespoortdam – Five (5) suspects arrested for Housebreaking and Theft as well as for Possession of Suspected Stolen Property together with a preliminary investigation led to a major drug bust. ...read more  
     
     
     
         
  Bakkie could have caused accident   The hawks bust Rustenburg law firm clerk  
  Madikwe – Madikwe Police are investigating a
case of malicious damage to property after three buses were set alight during the early hours of Thursday 15 September 2011 (at around 1h30) at the Tlokweng Village. ...read more		   and family for defrauding Road Accident  
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  Rustenburg – A fight against commercial crime paid off when the Rustenburg Organised Crime – Hawks arrested a law firm Clerk, Marthie Frederieka Mulder (39) and her husband Joubertus Hermanus Mulder (41) on Monday 12 September 2011 in Rustenburg. ...read more  
         
  Reward a Cop, Report a Cop   Bakkie could have caused accident    
  Rustenburg – Let your voice be heard. We all listen to the voice of someone. As humans this is inescapable. There is a point, however, where we must stop listening and start acting. ...read more   North West Premier, Thandi Modise, has expressed her sadness and shock at the tragic accident that claimed fifteen lives this morning. The accident took place this morning between Zeerust and Groot Marico....read more    
       
       
       
           
  18 HOSPITALISED FOR FOOD POISIONING   Baby survives Horror Crash    
  Rustenburg – Yesterday, 10 September 2011 at about 11: 48 Rustenburg Police swiftly responded to a call , when eighteen (18) victims passed out as a result of eating food they bought from a restaurant at the Rustenburg bus rank. ...read more   Rustenburg – An 18-month-old baby was one of the survivors of a horrifying head-on collision involving a BMW and a VW Golf, which claimed two lives. It occurred on the Sun City/ Majakaneng Road on Friday July 29 around 19h00 ...read more    
       
     
     
         
  Flower Power   1 Week = 2 Deaths @ Impala & Anglo, Rustenburg  
  Rustenburg – Spring has sprung! The 1st of September - Spring day. Add some colour to
your day! Nothing makes a room as inviting as a bowl of fresh, cut flowers ...read more		  
    Rustenburg – A miner was killed by a fall of ground at Impala Platinum 20# in Rustenburg, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said. The miner who was killed on the morning of the 30th of August, was a contractor working for ...read more  
     
     
     
         

 
  Teacher faces assault charge   BOSMAN WEEKEND 21-23 OCTOBER 2011  

 

  
  Brits/Skeerpoort – A primary school teacher has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a pupil in Skeerpoort, North West police said on Monday ...read more   Once again we are drawing attention to a forthcoming Marico event, the Bosman weekend, now in it's seventeenth year. Our endeavour is to present this celebration as an intercalary event , outside the successive flow of time ...read more    
       
       
       
           
  Star Studded Sport Awards @ Sun City   Veld Fires cause havoc!    
  Sun City – This past weekend Rustenburg and Sun City was graced by the presence of many a sport star. South Africa’s top cricketer, Hashim Amla, added another feather to his cap after he was named the country’s Sports Star of the Year ...read more   NW – On Tuesday, 23 August 2011 at around 10h10, a couple of veld fires started in the policing area of Klerkskraal and Rysmierbult chased on by winds with a strong North Westerly direction. What started as a few small fires soon turned into a monster devouring whatever crossed its path. ...read more    
       
       
       
           
  18% or… Strike Season   Phakoe murder suspect rejects bail    
  Rustenburg – Unlike some parts of the country, Rustenburg Local Municipality employees who have chosen to take part in the SAMWU-led nationwide strike are doing so peacefully ...read more   Rustenburg – The man accused of being involved in the 2009 murder of Rustenburg Councillor Moses Phakoe – 40-year-old Enoch Matshaba – opted to remain in police custody during his second appearance before Magistrate Andrew Steenbok ...read more    
       
       
       
           
  Malema a no-show…   Church 4 Bikers    
  Rustenburg – A debate on nationalisation scheduled for Saturday August 13 at the Rustenburg Civic Centre failed to take off after ANC Youth League President Julius Malema and other politicians as well as trade union leaders failed to ...read more   Rustenburg – Church 4 Bikers has made it their business to get involved in helping underprivileged families throughout the North West Province. The first endeavour by the ‘We Care’ Project is to reach out to a needy family residing just outside Brits. ...read more    
       
       
           
  Drug Gang Busted   Oppikoppi 'dealers' held    
  Mafikeng – Nine male members of a suspected drug syndicate were arrested by police on Thursday August 11, 2011 during separate incidents in Mafikeng and Johannesburg. Eight of them were arrested in Mafikeng while the ringleader was nabbed in Johannesburg. ..read more    Northam – According to police, five people accused of dealing in drugs at the Oppikoppi music festival, in Limpopo, appeared in the Northam Magistrate's Court on Monday. ...read more    
       
       
       
           
  Man arrested for Phakoe’s murder   17 Injured – Struggle with hospitals    
  Rustenburg – Citizens of Rustenburg is on tender hooks after the arrest of Enoch Matshaba (40) on Saturday. Mr Matshaba who was arrested at his home by the Hawks, was the bodyguard to former Rustenburg mayor Matthew Wolmarans ...read more   At around 6:30pm, on the evening of Monday the 4th of July 2011, a white ‘Siyaya’ Toyota Hiace taxi and a green VW Golf was involved in a horrific head- on collision.
The accident occurred on the old RPM mine road just past the Shingwedzi pub and grill on the way to Bleskop Hospital. ...read more		    
                     
                     
                     
                       
                         
  Rhino Poachers Strike Again...   Pilot survives plane crash                  
  Rustenburg – The management at Pilanesberg National Park are still trying to come to terms with the killing of two white rhinos on Friday July 29 - a very  cruel attack by unknown poachers ...read more   Brits – A 40-year-old man escaped the claws of death after he stepped out of the burning wreckage of what can only be described as the remainder of his light aircraft.  The plane crashed near Brits (1 August, approximately 12h00) ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Fast, Furious and Fatal   “Leading Rustenburg is an Honour”                  
  Rustenburg - “Rather Fast, Furious and Foolish,” a co-worker added. A man in his early twenties is fighting for his life and another is seriously injured after an illegal drag race ...read more   Rustenburg – The Executive Mayor of Rustenburg, Councillor Mpho Khunou, says his administration will leave no stone unturned in its quest to transform the platinum city into a world-class metropolis by attending to critical issues affecting residents. ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Ready, steady, shop   Auditions for Prospective Music Students                  
  Rustenburg - The time is 07h00 on Friday morning July 22 – a cold, windy day at the Rustenburg Square.
Eight contestants of the SUPERSPAR trolley dash, who have all managed to brave the weather, line up inside the supermarket – each one with a shopping list of groceries ...read more		   Potchefstroom – Learners in Matric who consider enrolling in the School of Music at the North-West University next year, can start preparing for the practical audition and written tests that are prerequisites for admission. ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Give me a Chance   New era for Rustenburg                  
  Rustenburg – “We must carry the spirit of Mandela day in our hearts throughout the year, not only on Mandela day.” An avid Platinum Weekly reader recently shared her heartfelt story... read more   Rustenburg - The Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT), ensuring a better future for Rustenburg and surrounds. The project was officially launched on
Thursday 21 July at the Rustenburg Civic Centre. ...read more		                  
                     
                     
                     
                         
  ATM Terror   Hooligan behind the wheel                  
  Rustenburg - A scourge of ATM bombings has hit the North West Province and Gauteng, the likes of which has never been experienced before. Moreover, the gangs guilty of these crimes are a whole new breed; they are professional, ruthless and ...read more   Rustenburg – On Saturday afternoon a - believed to be - drunk driver of a Isuzu bakkie caused mayhem, damage and injury when he sped into an intersection, collided with other cars, hit a hawker and sped away (9 July 2011). Almost immediately he found himself in hot-pursuit ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Blood Run: Huge Success!   Kinder & Jeugfees 2011                  
  Rustenburg – The “Church 4 Bikers” Blood Run – which took place on Sunday 10 July – was a resounding success! The event – which took place at the Black Stallions Club House situated at Steineck Lodge – saw more than 100 bikers attending and participating. ...read more   Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Agapé Gemeente se Jeugfees is ‘n seëning vir Rustenburg. Vele vrywillige  werkers offer hulle tyd by hierdie jaarlikse fees om Jesus se saad te saai. Vanjaar is die 14de viering van hierdie jaarlikse fees, en by verre die mees ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  R3 Billion public transport system for   RTB Crematorium opens their doors once                  
  Rustenburg   more...                  
  Rustenburg –Transport infrastructure over the next few years is guaranteed to radically change the way Rustenburg commuters travel – thanks to a multibillion Rand boost by government.
Amounting to R3-billion over the next few years, the improvements are set to ...read more		   Rustenburg – “Our prayers have been answered. We are once again opening our doors to the public.” These were the words of a very relieved Mrs Daleen Jordaan, owner in partnership with Mrs Josselyn Geldenhuis of the Rustenburg Crematorium. ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Father viciously attacked by Son   Polisbedrog Tref 7 Onderwysers                  
  Rustenburg –This week we saw the terrible face of violence again when a young twenty-something son beat his father almost to death in Rustenburg’s streets.  A family; mother, father and son was walking towards Nando’s in Nelson Mandela drive when for unknown reasons the father and son started to argue. ...read more   Minstens sewe onderwysers in die Noordwes Provinsie is die slagoffers van vermoedelik ’n kommissie bedrog skema met begrafnis polisse. Blykbaar is Mnr. Charles Laastelê, hoofvan die Vaaloewer Gekombineerde Skool in Bloemhof,Woensdag,11 Mei ...read more                  
                         
  7 Lives Lost   Cop Stabbed x7 Civilian to the Rescue                  
  Rustenburg – “Seven lives lost in the one, single day.” This was the words of one of our brave emergency paramedic personnel in Rustenburg after a hard day’s work. “And this only accounts for two of the accidents which occurred in Rustenburg this week”.
One of the mentioned tragedies was when four people died on the R24 on Tuesday evening, approximately 21 h30. ...read more		   Rustenburg – On Tuesday, 28 June 2011, a police constable from the Rustenburg K9 Unit intercepted information from an informant regarding suspects carrying suspected stolen property down the Helen-Joseph Bridge. This occurred roughly at 17h45. When the Constable received the call, he was at his home. Consequently, he jumped ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Classical, Popular, Rock Music… Pick &   Italian Quartet with a touch of Jazz…                  
  Choose!   Potchefstroom – The Luca Ciarla Quartet from Italy will travel to Potchefstroom for a concert on Tuesday 19 July 2011 at 19h30 in the Conservatory Hall after similar performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and Volksblad Arts Festival in Bloemfontein. This Dean’s Concert will be the electrifying start of the School of Music’s concert series for the second half of the year. ...read more
                  
  Rustenburg – The ORBIT FET College, Rustenburg Campus offers music lessons in a variety of instruments. These include the Piano, Organ, Keyboard, Violin, Cello, Recorders, Guitars as well as the Bass guitar. Classes also include the Theory of Music, and different styles are covered e.g. Classical, Popular and also Rock music. ...read more                    
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Bike accidents escalating in Rustenburg   Man Flees After Pushing Bakkie Off Bridge                  
  Rustenburg – The number of bike accidents is escalating in Rustenburg; in one week we lost two of our biker friends. The first, Corrie Viljoen, had an accident in Boshoek, and Pieter Le Grange, near Kroondal. We want to send out a prayer request to the Rustenburg community to pray that motorists, commuters and road users be more aware and attentive when driving ...read more   Rustenburg – Thursday evening (16 June 2011) was met with chaos when a car collided with a bakkie on a bridge near Tuin Street on the old Marikana Road. Apparently, the driver of an Opel came racing up the bridge and hit a Mazda Drifter until it tilted over the edge of the bridge and landed in a field next to the road. It is alleged that the driver of the Opel “ran away” ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Puppet Shows this Holiday!   R2m Copper Theft bust @ Impala                  
  Potchefstroom – Anyone at the age of 4-15 years is more than welcome to join us this coming holiday at the Potchefstroom Community Library for some awesome fun!
From the 27th June until the 1st of July, every morning 10h00-11h00, we will host an array of exciting activities including puppet shows, ...read more		   Rustenburg – The Police have arrested seven (7) suspects for the possession of copper cable at no 6 Shaft of the Impala Mines. It is alleged that during the period of 22 May 2011 to 7 June 2011, a large quantity of copper cable to an estimated value of R2 million was reported stolen at the said shaft. Subsequently, the Police investigated the case and upon arrival ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Rustenburg declare war on Drug Dealers   Join the Joyride                  
  Rustenburg – During another successful operation by members of the Hawks, a 40-year-old Nigerian National was arrested and illicit drugs to the value of thirty-one-thousand, eight-hundred rand (R31 800) were confiscated. After a tip-off from a member of the public, the police surprised the “drug-dealer” at around 6 o’clock in the morning (Wednesday, 15 June 2011) at a well ...read more   Rustenburg – How do you really treat your dad? You take him to a car show like the one hosted on  Thursday, 16 June 2011, at the Waterfall Mall.
Wow! Mustangs, Porsches, Dodges, Ford Model Ts... All the cars your dad grew up with and some of the cars he still dreams about... Most of the cars were still in immaculate condition – even after all these years! ...read more		                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                       
  2 Trucks Create Chaos Never Waste a Day When The Sun Is                  
  Rustenburg – On Monday morning, the Platinum Weekly’s telephones could not stop ringing... One after the other phoned in to explain the 2-truck and 5-car pile-up that took place the previous day during peak traffic near the Waterfall Mall. Apparently, Sunday afternoon (5 June 2011), approximately 13h00, a carrier truck loaded with building sand, was travelling down the dangerous ...read more   Shining                  
    Rustenburg – Some unseasonal cold, windy, wet and snowy weather has justified a “Significant Weather Warning”, but by this weekend it should be cleared up… So what are you waiting for? Come and join us in one of the most enthralling experiences ever! Winter mostly brings fantastic conditions for skydiving ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Successful sentences follow SAPS   Medicopter airlifts man after industrial                  
  Potchefstroom arrests   accident.                  
  The SAPS in Potchefstroom was rewarded with a list of successful prosecutions and court sentences from the beginning of the year up until now. On 17 March 2011 the decomposed body of a 58-year old woman was found in her house in Ikageng. Her hands were cuffed behind her back and she was naked. On the 20th of March ...read more   Two young men who work at IMPW Fuels close to Moedwil, were seriously injured after a large paraffin tank and stand collapsed on them.
IMPW Fuels is based 44 km outside Rustenburg in the Waterfall region, close to Moedwil. They do mainly diesel distribution in the North West Province. They also ...read more		                  
                     
                     
                     
                         
  2 Protesters shot dead   Swerve out for Pedestrian - Head on                  
  Swartruggens – Three people were shot by members of the SAPS during a protest on Monday, two died and another was hospitalised, Public Safety spokesperson Lesiba Kgwele said. The Tlokweng village - Swartruggens, resembled a war zone on Tuesday. Angry community members sought to lynch a local Tavernier ...read more   Collision - 3 Dead                  
    Rustenburg – Three people died and two were seriously injured in a head-on pile-up  collision on the N4 Highway, just past the Koster turn-off on Friday evening. The accident occured around 19h15pm when a metallic blue Toyota Corrola and a Red Renault Megane hit each other head-on after trying to avoid hitting a female ...read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Father and son burn to ashes – Vehicle   Burnt to the Ground                  
  dragged by Ratel   Rustenburg – Andre and Heleen vd Berg lost a great deal of their worldly possessions and a lot of memoirs in a fire that tore through their home on the Oasis Farm, Waterkloof district.
The fire started in a cottage adjacent to the main house.  Their neighbour, mrs Lambrecht was making jam on a gas stove. ...read more		                  
  Rustenburg – Mr. Andre van Rooyen and his son, also Andre van Rooyen, were burnt to ashes when their vehicle was forced into the path of a convoy of army Ratels. The accident occured around 4:30pm on Tuesday (31 May 2011) close to Rainbow Chickens. ...read more                    
                     
                     
                     
                         
  Massive Manhunt   The Rental Fraud Game...                  
  Koster / Rustenburg – A manhunt is under way after one of the suspects who attacked Mr. K P van der Walt of Koster was arrested.  It is said that it is only a matter of time before the arrest of the other six suspects.  After a high speed chase and exchange of fire that unravelled like a Hollywood-style script, the seven farm attackers ....read more   Rustenburg – The scammer keeps on advertising in another Rustenburg newspaper. This week the ad reads as follows: TOWNHOUSES to let/Magalies View Double storey 3 bed, 2 bath, kitchen, living area, enclosed garden and double lock-up garage, available immediately R4500 pm. Cell 072-328-0929. Last week he used another ....read more                  
                     
                     
                     
                     
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
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