Jail for Fireworks
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – Using unauthorised fireworks can land you in jail! The festive season is here and for different people, it means different things.
Crime & Accidents News
Ferreira ready for XTERRA challenge
13 January 2017
Buffelspoort Dam – Reigning Cross Triathlon Junior Elite Men’s World Champion, Michael Ferreirawill make his XTERRA “long course” debut on Saturday, 21 January 2017 when he takes on the Fedhealth XTERRA at Buffelspoort Dam.
Sport & School News
Presents to Grace Help Centre
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – Certain members of the Olympia Athletics Club donated Christmas gifts to kids of the Grace Help Centre in Rustenburg.
Churches & NGO News
SAVF Kersprojek
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – Die Suid Afrikaanse Vroue Federasie (SAVF) Rustenburg-tak het op Vrydag, 9 Desember 2016, ‘n heerlike kerspartytjie gehou vir al hul pleegkinders by die SAVF kantore te Kerkstraat 212A.
Churches & NGO News
Trots op Rustenburg
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – Theunis Peens van Rustenburg 95 gemeenskapsverbetering en die span van CPF sektor 1 is besig om ‘n daadwerklike verskil in Rustenburg te maak.
Social & Community News
Ready to combat crime
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – While many regard the festive season as a shopping spree and a time to unwind with family and friends, the Police’s festive time is a time of high alert in protecting and serving the public.
Crime & Accidents News
Improving the lives of 1900 needy families
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – During the festive season it’s wonderful to be able to give back to the community and share prosperity.
Social & Community News
Rustenburg se Fraaiste
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – Globe Model Look (GML) onder leiding van Lizelle Jacobs, is al ‘n huishoudelike naam in Rustenburg en lewer top modelle op.
Social & Community News
Rustenburg Orphanage need Foster Parents
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – It is a privilege to keep the residents of Rustenburg and surroundings up to date with the developments of Rustenburg’s orphanage.
Churches & NGO News
Ovals Christmas
16 December 2016
Rustenburg – Oval fans will be glad to hear there are still two days of exiting racing ahead, but seeing as it’s Christmas, Wendy and the guys from Rustenburg Raceway will be doing things a little bit differently.
Sport & School News
Karatekas ready for 2017
13 January 2017
Rustenburg – The Tokon Shotokan Karate Ken & Iai Just A/C Honbu Dojo in Rustenburg is ready for action this year.
Sport & School News
RHS No.1 in Noordwes
13 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die Hoërskool Rustenburg is aangewys as die nommer 1 skool in die Noordwes Provinsie. Tweehonderd en vyftig (250) kandidate het die 2016 eksamen afgelê en almal het geslaag – 100% slaagsyfer.
Sport & School News
Lizzy, a true inspiration
13 January 2017
Rustenburg – This year, on 2 January 2017, Lizzy Mita King celebrated her 103rd birthday. Born before the commencement of World War I, this centenarian lives her life close to God.
Churches & NGO News
Kom ons gee misdaad saam ’n bloedneus!
13 January 2017
Rustenburg – “Kom ons gee misdaad sáám ‘n bloedneus.” Só sê Kaptein Elsabé Augoustides van die Rustenburgse Polisie in ‘n onderhoud met die Platinum Weekly koerant.
Crime & Accidents News
CPF Sector 5 community meeting
13 January 2017
The Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee and CPF Sector 5 Committee would like to invite the community/ public/ residents residing in Rustenburg CPF Sector5 to attend the public meeting.
Crime & Accidents News
2017 ’n bakgat jaar!
13 January 2017
Rustenburg – Graag wil ons, die span hier by Platinum Weekly koerant, al ons lesers en mense in ons kontrei hartlik terug verwelkom na ‘n welverdiende vakansie.
Social & Community News
Beauty Queen from Rustenburg
13 January 2017
Rustenburg – Rustenburg boasts with Given Mmane, former Mrs Rustenburg 2011 and finalist for the Mrs Africa 2017 pageant, crowed Mrs Africa South 2017 on 16 December 2016.
Social & Community News
BirdLife Rustenburg line-up
13 January 2017
BirdLife Rustenburg will be holding its monthly meeting on Monday 16 January 2017. As per usual, the meeting will be held at the Rustenburg Methodist Church, starting at 19h00.
Social & Community News
Rustenburg: Arrested for drugs – a 2nd time
13 January 2017
Rustenburg – Two suspects, aged 36 and 49, appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 9 January 2017, for the possession of drugs. The pair’s appearance in court follows their arrest by the Phokeng K9 Unit late on Friday evening, 6 January 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Angry mob almost manages to free murder suspect
13 January 2017
Rustenburg/ Royal Bafokeng – “Swift reaction and teamwork of various Police units resulted in the apprehension of nine suspects for aiding and abetting a suspect to escape, defeating the ends of justice as well as escaping from lawful custody on Friday, 06 January 2017,” Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, police spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
Motor Moord, Rustenburger tragies oorlede
13 January 2017
Rustenburg/ Kroondal – Twan Relou (28), ‘n jong en opkomende plaaslike besigheidsman van Kroondal, Rustenburg, is Woensdagmiddag, 4 Januarie 2017 oorlede in ‘n skietvoorval.
Crime & Accidents News
8% Less fatalities in NW
13 January 2017
The joy of Christmas is darkened by so many lives lost on the road this festive season. Nationally, a total of 1 714 fatalities were recorded this festive period, which is a 5% increase compared to the previous period.
Crime & Accidents News
RHS maak GROOT Geraas!
17 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die Hoërskool Rustenburg se 2017 interhuis het bó verwagtinge uitgedraai vanjaar met gees wat nóú nog hoendervleis gee. Die hoogtepunt van die interhuis was beslis toe David Gatebe, Comrades wenner van 2016, teen een van RHS se top atlete, Keanu Verwey, met die 3000m die pas aangegee het.
Sport & School News
Rustenburg teenager’s narrow escape
17 January 2017
Rustenburg – A 15-year old teenager of the city has been swept away by raging water of the canal in the vicinity of Tlhabane West, during flash floods on Saturday, 7 January 2017, Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson reported. His friend braved the water and managed to alert the Department of Public Safety.
Crime & Accidents News
TSKKIA ready for 017
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – Well done to Sensei Thabiso Isiah Choma of the Brits Tokon Shotokan Karate Club on his Grading to Shodan (First Dan). The grading took place at the Tokon Shotokan Karate Ken & Iai Just A/C Honbu Dojo in Rustenburg on 8 January 2017.
Sport & School News
RUGGAS op die menu
20 January 2017
Op Saterdag 25 Februarie vind daar twee SA derby’s plaas met die Leeus wat in Bloem teen die Cheetahs gaan uitdraf. Op dieselfde dag speel die Bulle teen die Stormers in Kaapstad.
Sport & School News
Warriors spring weg met 'n vaart!
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Warriors, onder leiding van John Griffiths (hoofafrigter) het alreeds in volle vaart weggespring. Die eerste oefening sessie begin Maandag, 23 Januarie 2017 om 18h00 by die Bobbies Rugby klub.
Sport & School News
RHS maak GROOT Geraas
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die Hoërskool Rustenburg se 2017 interhuis het bó verwagtinge uitgedraai vanjaar met gees wat nóú nog hoendervleis gee.
Sport & School News
XTERRA Trail Run heads to Buffelspoort
20 January 2017
Buffelspoort – Incorporating the trail run routes of South Africa’s premier off-road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA, trail running enthusiasts can choose between a 6km and 12km route.
Sport & School News
NW Golf News
20 January 2017
NW – Eben Zietsman (Potchefstroom) won the Lichtenburg Open on -1, with runners up Riaan Swart (Potchefstroom), Wade Jacobs, Andre van Dyk and Johan Mostert (all from Klerksdorp) in the Senior Section.
Sport & School News
GRENVILLE Welcomes Newcomers
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – Grenville High School in Rustenburg welcomes the latest addition to their team.
Sport & School News
Isaac Karate Club ready for 2017
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – The Isaac Karate Club members in Rustenburg have worked hard throughout 2016 and managed to scoop 39 medals (28 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze and 1 trophy).
Sport & School News
RHS Voedingsprojek
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die Hoërskool Rustenburg het op sosiale media uitgereik na ons gemeenskap op 12 Januarie 2017, om ‘n aandeel te maak in die verbetering van ‘n ander se nood.
Sport & School News
Van Zyl set for final season of XTERRA Lite
20 January 2017
For further information or to enter the Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort, Nelson Mandela Bay or Grabouw, contact 082-991 0045 or pop a mail to entries@stillwatersports.com
Sport & School News
Bergsig se Slimkoppe
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die Bergsig Akademie/ Bergsig Academy spog met hul 2016 matrikulante wat uitstekende resultate bereik het die afgelope jaar.
Sport & School News
BirdLife Rustenburg line-up
20 January 2017
Outing
BirdLife Rustenburg will be conducting their Summer CWAC (Co-ordinated Waterbird Count) on Saturday 21 January 2017.
Social & Community News
Sosiale groep vir enkellopendes
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Ongeveer een jaar terug het ons, so ongeveer 6 weduwees, ‘n groepie gestig en aktiwiteite saam begin doen soos fliek en uiteet.
Social & Community News
Makietie met Pieter Naudé
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – “Ek nooi hartlik die hele gemeenskap uit na Pieter Naudé se musiekopvoering op Vrydag, 27 Januarie 2017 by Castle Corner,” aldus Zelda Vermeulen, organiseerder van die geleentheid.
Social & Community News
Changing tyre next to road leads to accident
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – Netcare 911 paramedics responded to an accident on the R30, about 20 kilometres from Rustenburg.
Crime & Accidents News
R10 billion owed, Eskom continue its collection efforts
20 January 2017
ESKOM DISMISS APPLICATIONS
The North Gauteng High Court on 5 January dismissed AfriForum’s application with costs, including the costs of the two counsels.
Government & Municipal News
Trauma Rescue - Rustenburg Emergency Numbers
20 January 2017
In the past, patients and/or bystanders of an accident scene or an emergency situation, faced the situation whereby they are unable to produce any emergency numbers
Crime & Accidents News
CPF Sector 5 community meeting
20 January 2017
The Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee and CPF Sector 5 Committee would like to invite the community/ public/ residents residing in Rustenburg CPF Sector5 to attend the public meeting.
Crime & Accidents News
Bejaardes oorval deur huisrowers
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – ‘n Bejaarde paartjie van die stad is oorval op Vrydagmore, 13 Januarie 2017.
Mnr Elgin Botterill (69) was om 08h00 onderweg om sy huishulp te gaan oplaai.
Crime & Accidents News
Proppies by dosyne!
20 January 2017
Thabazimbi – Hierdie jonge dame, 8-jarige Taryn Stander van Laerskool Thabazimbi, het die harte van die bosveld verower met haar projek wat sy laat in 2016 geloods het.
Social & Community News
100% PASS AT ZINNIAVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – The Zinniaville Secondary School’s Class of 2016, has once again produced outstanding results. Our heartfelt congratulations goes to all of the 85 learners that excelled in their Matric Exams.
Sport & School News
‘Clever’ door-to-door SCAM
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – “This latest door-to-door delivery scam is cleverly controlled and I ask the community to take a bit of time and read through this article. It’s an eye-opener,” Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson, shared on 17 January 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
BRACE FOR ANOTHER FUEL HIKE
20 January 2017
Fuel prices are set for another hike at the end of January.
This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF).
Crime & Accidents News
Rockfall fatality at Rustenburg’s Impala 20 Shaft
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – A rockfall incident at Impala Platinum’s 20 shaft, in Rustenburg, on Wednesday, 18 January 2017, claimed the life of one mineworker and injured another.
Mining & Industry News
SAPS clamp down on local grocer
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – A joint operation on Tuesday, 17 January 2017, between the SAPS Highway Patrol, the Department of Immigration and Labour and the Police resulted in numerous arrests, Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson, reported.
Crime & Accidents News
Rustenburg teenager’s narrow escape
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – A 15-year old teenager of the city has been swept away by raging water of the canal in the vicinity of Tlhabane West, during flash floods on Saturday, 7 January 2017, Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson reported.
Crime & Accidents News
N4 claims a Life
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – A three-vehicle pile-up accident on the N4 highway on Sunday evening, 14 January 2017, resulted in the death of a man, Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson, reported.
Crime & Accidents News
2nd Brick-Bridge-Bum attack
20 January 2017
Rustenburg – This week, social media flooded with posts of a young woman of the city attacked by a ‘bum’ standing next to the road on the N4 on-ramp onto the R24.
Crime & Accidents News
13-year old raped
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Tragedy struck Rustenburg with two rape cases reported to the Rustenburg Police. Both took place during broad daylight.
Crime & Accidents News
RUSTENBURG HONDSDOLHEID UITBRAAK
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Daar is die afgelope drie jaar verskeie gevalle van Hondsdolheid gediagnoseer in die areas omliggend Rustenburg. ‘n Positiewe geval van hondsdolheid is op 11 Januarie 2017 gediagnoseer in ‘n hond by Olifantsnek.
Social & Community News
RUSTENBURG RABIES OUTBREAK
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Various cases of Rabies have been diagnosed in the Rustenburg area during the past three years. The most recent being the Olifantsnek case where a dog tested positive for rabies on 11 January 2017.
Social & Community News
Scheffer, Badenhorst claim XTERRA Trail Run victories
27 January 2017
Buffelspoort – Altus Badenhorst and Leilani Scheffer (from Rustenburg) set the course ablaze in Buffelspoort on Sunday, 22 January 2017 completing the 12km XTERRA Trail Run in 52 minutes 34 seconds and 01 hour 34 seconds respectively.
Sport & School News
School in Geelhout Park hit
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – The Kloofview Primary School in Manuka street, Geelhout Park, was robbed over the weekend.
Crime & Accidents News
Warriors spring weg met 'n vaart!
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Warriors, onder leiding van John Griffiths (hoofafrigter) het alreeds in volle vaart weggespring.
Sport & School News
Superugby 2017
27 January 2017
Die Bulle en die Lions speel Saterdag in Harare, Zimbabwe, in ‘n opwarmingsgame teen mekaar. In die Bulkamp word daar breed geglimlag oor die terugkeer van Handrè Pollard.
Sport & School News
Sensei Grading
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Congratulations to the Senseis, as seen on the photo, on their well-deserved Dan Grading on 8 January 2017 at the Tokon Shotokan Karate Honbu Dojo in Rustenburg.
Sport & School News
Fun & learning @ Sediba Kwele camp
27 January 2017
Fun & learning @ Sediba Kwele camp.
The camp was a huge success!
Sport & School News
GRENVILLE, tops in Chess!
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – On Saturday, 21 January 2017, the annual Bojanala Chess prize-giving ceremony took place at Hoërskool Rustenburg.
Sport & School News
Valentines Dance, you are invited
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – The SAVF (Suid Afrikaanse Vroue Federasie) Rustenburg cordially invites the entire community to attend their romantic Valentines Dance, a fundraising drive.
Sport & School News
‘Beware of bogus traffic learnership adverts’
27 January 2017
It has come to the attention of the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management that there is a 12-month traffic training learnership advert doing rounds on social media and other platforms.
Crime & Accidents News
Farewell Cllr. Phillip
27 January 2017
Mogwase – The Speaker of Moses Kotane Local Municipality Council, Cllr. Sipho Vava, expressed sadness on the passing of the former PR Councillor Phillip Phenge Mngomezulu, who passed away last week.
Social & Community News
Trio in court for Rhino Poaching
27 January 2017
North West – Three suspects, aged 39, 40 and 42, appeared before the Bray Periodical Court for rhino poaching on Tuesday, 24 January 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Medication worth R2 million stolen
27 January 2017
Mothotlung / Brits – One of four suspects have been arrested by the Mothotlung police,” W/O Mpeile Talane, police spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
PARTY Paradise
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in collaboration with Rusties Lodge, invites the entire community – especially the young ones including nursery schools, aftercares etc, to the Party Paradise initiative.
Social & Community News
Vintage Tea - You're invited!
03 February 2017
Rustenburg / Sun City – You are cordially invited to a Vintage Tea, hosted by Events by Hanlery in collaboration with the Palace at Sun City, at the Crystal Court.
Social & Community News
3-year old and mother held at gunpoint, robbery
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – On Sunday, 22 January 2017 at approximately 02h15, a woman residing in Hex River Village, Waterkloof, woke up to the sound of dogs barking and what sounded like a gunshot, Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
Lodges & Guest Houses BEWARE
27 January 2017
Rustenburg: Increase in Burglaries and Business Robberies
Rustenburg – “We are concerned about the spate of burglaries and business robbers, especially at Lodges and Guest Houses around Rustenburg,” Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson, warned this week.
Crime & Accidents News
Robbed at gun-point, Selly Park
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – On Friday afternoon, 20 January 2017 at approximately 13h30, a woman parked her vehicle, a golden-coloured Range Rover Sport, next to the gate of the parents’ parking lot of Selly Park Convent school.
Crime & Accidents News
Join Rustenburg’s Choir 1st Rehearsal: Wednesday 1 Feb ’17
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Bragi Þór Valsson, music teacher and choral conductor at Lebone II College of the Royal Bafokeng, is the driving force behind an adult choir (for ages 18+) in Rustenburg.
Social & Community News
Bekendstelling – Grease Lightning styl!
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – Die begin van elke jaar word gekenmerk deur jong latte wat ontgroening, as nuwe graad 8 leerlinge, moet deurmaak in die gróót skool.
Sport & School News
CPF Emergency/ Ambulance Services meeting
27 January 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee would like to invite all Emergency/ Ambulance Services that operate in the Rustenburg CPF Area (Rustenburg SAPS Area) to attend this Emergency/Ambulance Services meeting.
Social & Community News
Super Rugga Nuus
03 February 2017
Die Bulle skop die seisoen af met ‘n oorwinning en wen 38-10. Alhoewel hierdie ‘n vriendskaplike game was, het die Bulle die bul by die horings aangegryp!
Sport & School News
Dikwena to host Orlando Pirates
03 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – Platinum Stars will look to move up the ABSA Premiership log when they host Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Wednesday night, 8 February 2017.
Sport & School News
Trauma Rescue tips for Rainy Days
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – In the past several weeks Rustenburg has been fortunate enough to have wonderful rain, but along with rain comes hazardous road conditions.
Social & Community News
Bakkie overturned on R510
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – An Isuzu bakkie, loaded with food supplies, overturned on the R510 just outside Rustenburg on Thursday, 26 January 2017, Weyland Bothma, station manager of Trauma Rescue reported.
Crime & Accidents News
The State of the Nation in Chaos... Again
10 February 2017
The State of the Nation Address 2017 showing the State of the Nation in all its glory.
Government & Municipal News
Learning resumes at Orbit TVET after shutdown
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – The South African Further Education and Training Student Association (SAFETSA) embarked on a nationwide shutdown from 19 January 2017, which was expected to affect 50 TVET Colleges and approximately 265 Technical, Vocational and Training (TVET) College campuses.
Sport & School News
RLM launches IMQS
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – Inadequate plans and inaccurate data capturing and analysis relating to water, sanitation, waste management and related infrastructure will be a thing of the past after the Rustenburg Local Municipality launched the new service delivery digital system, namely;
Government & Municipal News
Join Rustenburg's Choir
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – Bragi Þór Valsson, music teacher and choral conductor at Lebone II College of the Royal Bafokeng, is the driving force behind an adult choir (for ages 18+) in Rustenburg.
Social & Community News
Valentine’s Ball, 18 February
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – Valentine’s Day is around the corner and some of the romantics have been planning this special day for weeks, while others would prefer to simply buy some flowers.
Social & Community News
CPF Emergency/ Ambulance Services meeting
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee would like to invite all Emergency/ Ambulance Services that operate in the Rustenburg CPF Area (Rustenburg SAPS Area) to attend this Emergency/Ambulance Services meeting.
Social & Community News
123 Years for Murder
03 February 2017
Marikana/ Rustenburg – Three former employees of Samancor Chrome mine in Marikana, near Rustenburg, have been sentenced to a total of 123 years in prison by the Mahikeng High Court.
Crime & Accidents News
National SAPS Excellence Awards
03 February 2017
Rustenburg / Sun City – The North West Provincial Police walked away with two prestigious awards during the fourth National Excellence Awards held on Friday, 27 January 2017, at Sun City’s Superbowl.
Government & Municipal News
Shop owner shot, 5 suspects arrested
03 February 2017
Rustenburg / Sun City – Five armed suspects were arrested on Wednesday, 1 February 2017, by the Sun City Police in cooperation with the Provincial Intervention Team, Public Order Police and Flying Squad.
Crime & Accidents News
Sibanye to cut R800 million jobs?
Rustenburg & Kroondal Operations
03 February 2017
Rustenburg / Kroondal – Sibanye advised on Thursday, 26 January 2017, that it will be entering into a consultation process at its Platinum Operations, in terms of section 189A of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995.
Mining & Industry News
Bethlehem Dumpsite closed permanently
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – Earlier this week, 30 January 2017, the Rustenburg Local Municipality announced that the Waste Drop-off Centre situated at Bethlehem Drive (Waste Management Depot) will be closed as of 31 January 2017.
Government & Municipal News
Life lost to Dinie Estates Rd
TRUCK DRIVER WANTED
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – A young man of the city, Rodney Rudman (27), lost his life on the Dinie Estates road in a gruesome accident on Tuesday, 24 January 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Trucks collide head on
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – In Another truck accident a woman died and two others sustained minor injuries. On Saturday morning 28 January two trucks collided head on the R104.
Crime & Accidents News
SUID-AFRIKA GROET JOOST
10 February 2017
Joost van der Westhuizen, een van die beste skrumskakels in geskiedenis, sterf op 6 Februarie 2017 in sy woning na ‘n ses-jaar stryd met motorneuronsiektes (MNS) of amiotrofiese laterale sklerose.
Sport & School News
Rustenburg Crime Wave
03 February 2017
Reported in last week’s edition of the Platinum Weekly newspaper
Crime & Accidents News
Impala Rugby alreeds hard aan die oefen
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Impala Rugby Klub manne is behoorlik iemand om mee rekening te hou!
Sport & School News
Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court reopened
03 February 2017
Rustenburg – Subsequent to the closure of the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court in November 2016, by the Department of Labour as a result of asbestos health hazards, the court has been reopened to the public.
Government & Municipal News
Five nabbed for small-holding robberies, rape and murder
07 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Kroondal – The wave of crime in Rustenburg, especially the gruesome and aggravating nature thereof, is cause for serious concern.
Crime & Accidents News
Bende sak toe op Koster-plaas
08 February 2017
Koster – Drie mans het toegesak op ‘n plaas net buite Koster op Maandag, 6 Februarie 2017, en voorgegee om vee te wil koop.
Crime & Accidents News
Warriors Reg Vir Aksie!
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Warriors, onder leiding van John Griffiths (hoofafrigter) het alreeds in volle vaart weggespring.
Sport & School News
Dikwena, Orlando Pirates Goalless Draw
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Platinum Stars held Orlando Pirates to a 0-0 draw in the Absa Premier Soccer League clash on Wednesday night, 8 February 2017, at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
Sport & School News
Super Rugga Nuus
10 February 2017
Haaie vs Cheetahs
Die Haaie klop die Cheetahs 37-7 in ‘n opwarmingswedstryd en wys tande so vroeg in die seisoen.
Sport & School News
IMPLATS ANNOUNCED 8MW FUEL CELL PROJECT
AIM: Take its Impala Platinum Refinery off the Eskom grid
AIM: Take its Impala Platinum Refinery off the Eskom grid
10 February 2017
Leading platinum group metals producer, Implats, aims to take its Impala Platinum Refinery off the Eskom grid, and power the refinery using fuel cell technology, initially with the installation of an 8 MW Doosan Fuel Cell.
Mining & Industry News
Rustenburg CPF RAISING FUNDS
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Community Policing Forum Sector 1-group held a fundraising event on Saturday, 4 February 2017.
Social & Community News
March Against Sexual Abuse Of The Elderly
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Community Safety and Transport Management department organised a march against sexual abuse of the elderly, vulnerable children and women, on Friday, 3 February 2017.
Social & Community News
AFRIFORUM
MAAK BEGRAAFPLAAS
IN KOSTER SKOON
MAAK BEGRAAFPLAAS
IN KOSTER SKOON
10 February 2017
Koster – Die AfriForum-tak in Koster het Vrydag, 3 Februarie 2017, begin om die Koster plaaslike begraafplaas skoon te maak.
Social & Community News
W/O Pretorius off to Klerksdorp
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – “It is with great sadness that the Rustenburg CPF, and in particular Sector 3, say goodbye to Warrant Officer Elmarie Pretorius (Sector 3 Sector Commander), as she is spreading her wings to greener fields,” said Johan de Klerk, chairman of the Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee.
A go-away gathering was hosted Tuesday, 7 February 2017.
Social & Community News
MILLION DOLLAR PIGEON RACE CANCELLED
10 February 2017
Organisers of the South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race (SAMDR) disregarded the NSPCA’s warning and the reports of inclement weather when they transported birds to the liberation site with the undoubted intention of proceeding with the race.
Sport & School News
Lend a hand to Camp Kaleidoscope
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – Camp Kaleidoscope will brighten children’s lives this August. Making a difference in another’s life is perhaps one of the biggest and most lasting things we can do in our own lives.
Sport & School News
Rustenburg Rusoord Oupa & Ouma Markdag 4 Maart 2017
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – Rustenburg Rusoord hou weer makietie! Saterdag, 4 Maart 2017, is dit weer tyd vir Rustenburg Rus-oord se Oupa en Ouma Markdag op die Rusoord se terrein, h/v Bosch- en Fatima Bhayatstraat (oorkant Orbit FET College) vanaf 9h00 tot laatmiddag.
Social & Community News
FLOODING CAUSES MAYHEM
10 February 2017
Brits – “We are desperate for assistance. I have followed all formal revenues to get assistance for the flood-issues faced by Bapong Village community members in Brits.
Social & Community News
Five nabbed for smallholding robberies, rape and murder
10 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Kroondal – The wave of crime in Rustenburg, especially the gruesome and aggravating nature thereof, is cause for serious concern.
Crime & Accidents News
Bende sak toe op Koster-plaas
10 February 2017
Koster – Drie mans het toegesak op ‘n plaas net buite Koster op Maandag, 6 Februarie 2017, en voorgegee om vee te wil koop.
Crime & Accidents News
Surrender your Estate Firearms
10 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – “The Phokeng Police herewith urges the community to surrender their estate firearms, if they do not have the appropriate authorization or executor’s letter,” Sgt Gabaiphiwe Kgatlha, police spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
Rus in vrede Jaques
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – Dit is met leed dat die gemeenskap verneem van Jaques Engelbrecht se heengaan. Die polisie ondersoek ‘n saak van strafbare manslag na die dood van mnr Jaques Engelbrecht, wat op 2 Februarie 2017 in ‘n bot-sing betrokke was met sy motorfiets op die h/v Heefer en Krugerstrate, aldus Kaptein Elsabé Augoustides.
Crime & Accidents News
Shoprite Money Market SCAM
10 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – The Phokeng Police issued a stern warning to the community, to refrain from bogus or fake calls, claiming to be Shoprite employees.
Crime & Accidents News
Larrie Lavvy Levy Projek
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – In samewerking met Coastal Toolhire, Digit Vehicle Tracking en EVR, toer Laerskool Rustenburg se Lavvy tog te lekker oral in Rustenburg rond!
Sport & School News
Skoonmaak ná dood of misdaadtoneel?
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – Wat gemaak nadat ‘n geliefde sterf en die misdaad- en/of ongelukstoneel jou in die oë staar? Wat gemaak as jy dit nie oor jou hart kan kry om ‘n toneel te betree waar ‘n geliefde hul laaste oomblikke spandeer het nie?
Crime & Accidents News
Oorskot van diere begrawe
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – Op sosiale media vandeesweek, het gesprekke vuur en vlam gevat, nadat die Rustenburgse SPCA/ DBV die oorskot van diertjies begrawe het by die nuwe stortingsterrein net buite Rustenburg in Boshoek.
Social & Community News
Rustenburg Plaasaanval
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – ‘n Onbekende hoeveelheid mans het Woensdag laatmiddag omstreeks 16h30, 8 Februarie 2017, toegeslaan op ‘n kleinhoewe op die R24 of die ‘Ou Johannesburg-pad’ by een van die grondpaadjies agter die Kasteel.
Crime & Accidents News
Fun with four-legged friends
10 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in collaboration with Rusties Lodge, are happy to report that their ‘Party Paradise’ project has kicked off with a big bang!
Social & Community News
Sewe vasgetrek vir moord op bejaarde - Rustenburg plaasaanval
14 February 2017
Crime & Accidents News
Elderly assaulted, smallholding ransacked
16 February 2017
Koster/ Derby – Four assailants assaulted a 70-year old man on his farm on Tuesday, 14 February 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Super Rugby 2017
17 February 2017
Die vriendskaplike en voor-seisoen games is nou agter die rug en die fluitjie blaas 23 Februarie 2017 vir die afskop van die 2017 Super Reeks.
Sport & School News
2017 Marakele marathon date set
17 February 2017
Thabazimbi – Marakele National Park’s most popular event, the Marakele marathon and half marathon’s date has been announced to be the 08th April 2017. This Comrades qualifier race is brought by SANParks in partnership with SANParks Honorary Rangers and Thabazimbi marathon club.
Sport & School News
Pomp jou bloed rugby?
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – Die Platinum Weekly koerant het vandeesweek die voorreg gehad om met Naas Olivier, Newrak Impala Rugby klub besigheidsbe-stuurder, kennis te maak.
Sport & School News
Warriors reg vir aksie!
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Warriors, onder leiding van John Griffiths (hoofafrigter) het alreeds in volle vaart weggespring.
Sport & School News
SUPER RUGBY 2017
24 February 2017
Die Haaie se Superreeks skop af in Brisbane teen die Reds. Coach Robert du Preez wil die Haaie hardloopruggas laat jol vanjaar.
Sport & School News
Dikwena secure victory over Uniao Do Songo
17 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – The Platinum Stars secured 1-0 victory against Uniao Do Songo in the preliminary round of the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup clash at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday night, 11 February 2017.
Sport & School News
Nur-ul-Iman’s Well Done Ceremony
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – On Thursday, 2 February 2017, the Nur-Ul-Iman Muslim School community gathered to bid the 2016 Grade 12 students farewell and to celebrate their achievements.
Sport & School News
Grenville’s land service
17 February 2017
Grenville High school learners obtained colours from the school for land service
Sport & School News
Karatekas excel
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – Congratulations to Sensei Isaac Nkomo who recently successfully graded for his 3rd black belt at SA JKA Karate.
Sport & School News
Tainted Souls Rustenburg Mass Ride
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Tainted Souls Rustenburg biker club will be hosting a mass ride on Saturday, 4 March 2017.
Sport & School News
Minor incident at Impala’s 20 Shaft
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – “A minor incident took place at Impala 20 Shaft on Thursday, 9 February 2017, involving shop stewards and union members. Shop stewards arranged to speak to their members at 20 Shaft before the morning shift started.
Mining & Industry News
RRT launch Tlhabane Feeder Route Construction
17 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Tlhabane – Rustenburg Local Municipality through the implementation of Rustenburg Rapid Transport system, launched the Tlhabane Feeder Route Construction work on Thursday, 09 February 2017 at the Tlhabane Community Hall.
Government & Municipal News
10 years’ for girlfriend’s murder
17 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Koster – “We congratulate detective constable Marlon Hebron Mawila for his excellent investigative work, which resulted in the conviction of Mojalefa Mavungu (24) for the murder of his girlfriend Margret Semakaleng Jobontho (42),”
Crime & Accidents News
Rustenburg Rusoord Oupa & Ouma Markdag 4 Maart 2017
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – Rustenburg Rus-oord hou weer makietie! Saterdag, 4 Maart 2017, is dit weer tyd vir Rustenburg Rusoord se Oupa en Ouma Markdag op die Rusoord se terrein, h/v Bosch- en Fatima Bhayatstraat (oorkant Orbit FET College) vanaf 9h00 tot laatmiddag. Die organiseerders nooi almal hartlik uit om te deel in die dag se fees.
Churches & NGO News
Lend a hand to CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Camp Kaleidoscope will brighten children’s lives this August. Making a difference in another’s life is perhaps one of the biggest and most lasting things we can do. So often do we get bogged down in our everyday lives, that we miss the opportunity to help others reach great goal posts and dreams, simply because we didn’t pay attention.
Sport & School News
SAVF Valentine’s Day Dance
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – The SAVF (Suid Afrikaanse Vroue Federasie) Rustenburg-branch hosted a romantic Valentines Dance, a fundraising drive in order to buy a vehicle.
Social & Community News
Fifty Shades Darker @ Waterfall Mall
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – While love is celebrated for its purity and beauty, Rustenburg’s couples who are hopelessly romantic at heart were treated to a glimpse of unique Valentine’s gifts during the Valentine’s Day and the Fifty Shades Darker Activation with models from Globe Model Look in masquerade.
Social & Community News
Your own S9O is within reach
17 February 2017
The new Volvo S9O puts you at the heart of a luxury experience. Available in petrol and diesel, this powerful machine comes with front collision safety-warnings and full auto break.
Social & Community News
CPF Sector 2 Community Meeting
17 February 2017
Rustenburg
The Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee and CPF Sector 2 Committee would like to invite the community/ public/ residents residing in Rustenburg CPF Sector 2, to attend the public meeting.
Social & Community News
ELDERLY ASSAULTED, SMALLHOLDING ransacked
17 February 2017
Koster/ Derby – Four assailants assaulted a 70-year old man on his farm on Tuesday, 14 February 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
SEWE VASGETREK VIR MOORD OP BEJAARDE - RUSTENBURG PLAASAANVAL
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – “Die uitmuntende werk deur Kaptein Anton van der Merwe, en sy taakmag, het gelei tot die arrestasie van sewe verdagtes in verband met die plaasmoord,” aldus Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, polisiewoordvoerder. Die sewe verdagtes is vasgetrek vroeg Woensdag-oggend, 15 Februarie 2017 in die Magalies omgewing.
Crime & Accidents News
NW: Water Levels on 73.8%
17 February 2017
The Department of Water and Sanitation on 8 February 2017 released a press statement, stating that the North West Province’s water levels stood on 73.8%.
Government & Municipal News
Housebreak suspect nabbed
17 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Freedom Park – The Phokeng Men in Blue nabbed a 33-year old suspect on Wednesday, 8 February 2017, for housebreaking in Freedom Park.
Crime & Accidents News
PUBLIC SWAMP?
17 February 2017
Rustenburg – This is what the only open public swimming pool in Rustenburg, the Rustenburg Municipal Swimming Pool (referred to as the ‘Marais Street’ public swimming pool) looked like – and that days before a major gala taking place at the public pool.
Social & Community News
10 Years for Murder
17 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Koster – “We congratulate detective constable Marlon Hebron Mawila for his excellent investigative work, which resulted in the conviction of Mojalefa Mavungu (24) for the murder of his girlfriend Margret Semakaleng Jobontho (42),” Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, police spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
RUSTENBURG CYCLISTS GEARING UP!
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – The annual Dis-Chem Ride for Sight cycling race took place on the East Rand this past weekend, Saturday, 18 February 2017.
Sport & School News
Rugby in your veins?
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Platinum Weekly newspaper had the privilege to get acquainted with Naas Olivier, New-rak Impala Rugby club’s business manager.
Sport & School News
Dikwena suffers 2-1 loss
24 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – The Mamelodi Sundowns extended their unbeaten run in the Absa Premiership to six matches as they sealed a 2-1 win over Platinum Stars on Tuesday night, 21 February 2017 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
Sport & School News
Bergsig Top Tien leerders presteer!
24 February 2017
Top 10 Graad 12 – Agter van links; Marina Marais, Auret Nortje, Michélangelo D’alessandro, Phillip Pretorius, Micaela Murley, en Zoruschka Arsic. Voor van links; Vanessa Klincharska,
Maryke Van Graan, en Nichellé Smit.
Sport & School News
STAND WITH US AGAINST DOG FIGHTING
24 February 2017
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) proudly announced that its Special Investigations Unit is expanding to enable them to undertake even more undercover work, rescues and raids.
Crime & Accidents News
Human Rights Commission at your service
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – The South African Human Rights Commission, a chapter 9 institution which was established on the 2nd of October 1995 under the Human Rights Commission Act 54 of 1994, is committed to protecting and promoting human rights.
Government & Municipal News
FALL ARMYWORM WARNING
24 February 2017
North West – The Bokone-Bophirima Provincial Government (North West Province) through the Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development (READ) have received an alarming amount of reports of the Fall Armyworm (FAW) within the Province.
Government & Municipal News
We Introduce Hartklopduette
24 February 2017
The Hartklopduette pair, Cinda de Klerk and Dirk JV Vuuren, has been performing since 2009. They need no introduction, but their plight pulls at your heartstrings.
Social & Community News
BIRDLIFE RUSTENBURG OUTING
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – BirdLife Rustenburg’s February outing will take place on Saturday 25 February 2017, and the venue will be Alan McGill’s farm on the Bierspruit Dam (near Northam)
Social & Community News
Flash Floods - Trail of Destruction - One Rustenburg Fatality
24 February 2017
The recent flash floods left a trail of destruction in Sunrise Park, Rustenburg. One person drowned in Lemenong Section (Rustenburg) after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters.
Flash Floods Trail of Destruction One Rustenburg Fatality
Social & Community News
Brightening schools in Kroondal
24 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Kroondal – The team from Paint Centre in Rustenburg, along with the guys from Bubbles Plastic, recently celebrated the completion of another great community project.
Social & Community News
PRESIDENTSVERKENNERS VERKEN DIE KONTOERE
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – Die jaar 2017 is die jaar waarin Eugene Huyser en Angelique Roberts hul kennis sal toets in die Presidentsverkennerproses van die Voortrekkers.
Social & Community News
VLU Kashané byeen
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – Die Platina Huisvlyt en Blommeskou is sommer om die draai, en vind plaas in Meimaand vanjaar.
Social & Community News
CPF rewards excellence
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – The Executive Committee and Sector 1 Committee would like to thank everyone that attended the Sector 1 CPF Public meeting that was held on 22 February 2017.
Social & Community News
CPF Sector 2 Community Meeting
24 February 2017
Rustenburg - The Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee and CPF Sector 2 Committee would like to invite the community/ public/ residents residing in Rustenburg CPF Sector 2, to attend the public meeting.
Social & Community News
2.2% Electricity Hike from 1 April 2017
24 February 2017
The National Energy Regulator (NERSA) at its meeting held on Thursday, 23 February 2017, confirmed Eskom’s allowable revenue of R205 214 million for the last year of the MYPD3 period (2017/18 financial year).
Government & Municipal News
N4 claims a Life
24 February 2017
Rustenburg – “One man was killed and two others were injured early Sunday morning, 19 February 2017 when a bakkie t-boned a light motor vehicle on the N4 near the Kroonvaal turn-off in Rustenburg,” Russel Meiring, ER24 spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
MAN FOUND DEAD WITH STAB WOUNDS
24 February 2017
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – The Police in Phokeng are investigation a case of murder after the body of a man was found on Wednesday, 22 February 2017, at around 04h00 at the Mogono section in Luka near Phokeng, Sgt Gabaiphiwe Kgatlha, police spokesperson said.
Crime & Accidents News
Fatality at Lonmin’s K3 Shaft
24 February 2017
Marikana – Lonmin Plc announced the death of Mr Giji Mxesibe (49), Rock Drill Operator, in an accident at the Company’s K3 shaft on Friday, 17 February 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
ANARCHY AND MURDER RIFE
03 March 2017
Rustenburg/ Phokeng – The Phokeng Police arrested a 44-year old man on Monday, 27 February 2017, on charges of murder and attempted murder after he took the law into his own hands.
Crime & Accidents News
Shootout at Waterfall Mall
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – A 53-year old local businessman, on his way to deposit cash at one of the banks located in the Waterfall Mall, was robbed at gunpoint in the parking area.
Crime & Accidents News
RCC club cyclists excel
03 March 2017
The second round of the USN MTB Cup took place on Saturday, 25 February 2017, at the Modderfontein Reserve in Gauteng. This hotly contested cup is made up of four events at different venues and caters for the more technically skilled riders of all ages.
Sport & School News
Impala vs Boksburg die naweek
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Sit solank die biltong bestelling in, want die naweek kom meet twee sterk rugby klubs kragte op die Newrak Impala Rugby klub Rustenburg velde.
Sport & School News
Week 1 Super Rugby
03 March 2017
Rebels vs Blues - In Melbourne verniel die Blues die tuisspan met ‘n weghol oorwinning van 56-18. Die Blues het weer spel opgelewer soos van ouds.
Sport & School News
Twee vasgetrek vir Durant se moord
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – ‘n Bejaarde egpaar Mnr André Durant (61) en sy vrou Etrecia (59) het wakker geskrik na ‘n geluid op Sondagaand omstreeks middernag, 26 Februarie 2017. Eers het hulle gedink dit was hul twee katjies wat geraas maak.
Crime & Accidents News
Markdag Makietie
03 March 2017
Rustenburg Rusoord Oupa & Ouma Markdag 4 Maart 2017
Rustenburg – Rustenburg Rusoord hou weer makietie! Saterdag, 4 Maart 2017, is dit weer tyd vir Rustenburg Rusoord se Oupa en Ouma Markdag op die Rusoord se terrein, h/v Bosch- en Fatima Bhayatstraat (oorkant Orbit FET College) vanaf 9h00 tot laatmiddag.
Social & Community News
Tainted Souls Rustenburg MASS RIDE
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Tainted Souls Rustenburg biker club will be hosting a mass ride on Saturday, 4 March 2017.
Social & Community News
TSKKIA Rustenburg karatekas excel
03 March 2017
Well done to Mogomotsi Mahuma on receiving the award for the best Kia.
Sport & School News
Kaizer Chiefs meeting
03 March 2017
Mahikeng – “All North West province Kaizer Chiefs provincial executive members only are requested to attend the meeting as follows,” David Mafora, provincial chair of the Kaizer Chiefs, requests.
Sport & School News
Bergsig leerders uitgedos op Valentynsdag
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Leerders van Bergsig Akademie was spoggerig uitgevat en het ‘n heerlike dag gehad by die skool op Valentynsdag.
Sport & School News
Midgets racing at Rustenburg, 4th March 2017
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Let’s pop the hood and enjoy the Rustenburg Ovals this weekend, Saturday, 4 March 2017 at the Showgrounds. Everyone is invited!
Sport & School News
READ launches programme to fight Fall Armyworm
03 March 2017
Mogwase/ Magong – The Department of Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Development (READ) launched a control programme to eliminate the armyworm in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality area on Saturday, 25 February 2017.
Government & Municipal News
Zinniaville Secondary School, Gala Event – you’re invited
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – On Saturday, 11 March 2017, the Zinniaville Secondary School will be hosting a fundraising dinner at the Rustenburg Civic Centre.
Sport & School News
Daizy photography oop vir besigheid
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Daizy Photography Inc se deure is eindelik oop vir die gemeenskap. Op Saterdag, 18 Februarie 2017, het die span hul openingsdag aangebied.
Social & Community News
TLU SA Jongboere byeen
03 March 2017
Die TLU SA se Jongboerkomitee hou vanjaar op Woensdag, 15 Maart 2017 om 09:00-15:00 sy konferensie by Journey’s in Midrand, Gauteng.
Social & Community News
RAPE SUSPECT IN COURT
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – A 29-year old suspect appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 28 February 2017, on charges of rape.
Crime & Accidents News
SHOOTOUT WITH TRANSIT SECURITY
03 March 2017
Mooinooi – A 36-year old suspect appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 2 March 2017, facing charges of the illegal possession of a firearm, ammunition, attempted armed robbery and attempted murder.
Crime & Accidents News
EIENDOMSBELASTING EN DIE LANDBOUER
03 March 2017
Wet 6 van 2004 onder die titel “Municipal Property Rates Act” het in 2008 in werking gekom. In ooreenstemming met die Grondwet se artikel 229, word ’n ver-pligting geplaas op alle grondeienaars van landbougrond om belasting te betaal.
Government & Municipal News
3-CAR-PILE-UP ON R24
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Thee vehicles, a bus loaded with school children, and two road maintenance vehicles were involved in a three vehicle pile-up on Monday, 27 February 2017 on the R24.
Crime & Accidents News
Winner of DreamCatcher's V-Day competition
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – DreamCatcher Photography SA, a renowned local photographer, recently hosted a Valentine’s competition.
Social & Community News
Going wild for Wildman Rustenburg
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Wildman Rustenburg’s event held on Friday, 24 February 2016, was a huge success!
Social & Community News
SWARTSTE MAAND OOIT
03 March 2017
In seker een van die ergste maande ooit, naamlik Februarie 2017, word die meeste aanvalle en moorde aangeteken vir die spesifieke maand.
Crime & Accidents News
Drie leeus deur weerlig getref, sterf
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – Drie pragdiere, een leeumannetjie en twee wyfies van Konka Rustenburg is dood nadat hulle deur donderweer getref is.
Crime & Accidents News
CPF Sector 2 Community Meeting
03 March 2017
Rustenburg - The Rustenburg CPF Executive Committee and CPF Sector 2 Committee would like to invite the community/ public/ residents residing in Rustenburg CPF Sector 2, to attend the public meeting.
Social & Community News
Rustenburg SAPS Numbers – URGENT AID
03 March 2017
Rustenburg – “Herewith urgent aid contact details of the Rustenburg Police at the Radio Room, if you are in a distress situation,” Captain Elsabè Augoustides, police spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
RUSTENBURG MALARIA WARNING?
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – A warning of a malaria outbreak has been spreading like wildfire on social media, saying, “There have been multiple reports of Malaria in Swartruggens and Rustenburg as of 7 March 2017.”
Social & Community News
Massa-rit teen dwelmmisbruik en mensehandel
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Tainted Souls, Christelike Motorfiets klub het vanjaar se massa-rit opgedra vir die stryd teen dwelmmisbruik en mensehandel. Die groep het Saterdag oggend, 4 Maart 2017, by die Moth saal, h/v Beyers Naude en Nelson Mandela weg, saamgetrek vir hul jaarlikse massa-rit.
Social & Community News
Tragedy on the N4
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – A life was lost on the N4 on Thursday morning, 9 March 2017, in a tragic vehicle accident at approximately 09h00.
Crime & Accidents News
Four arrested for Explosives at the Waterfall Mall
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Four culprits; three men from Paardekraal and Kanana, and one woman from Mahikeng; were arrested by the Rustenburg Police on Tuesday, 7 March 2017, for the possession of explosives.
Crime & Accidents News
Gewapende roof by Rustenburg Amateur Stoeiklub
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburgse Amateur Stoeiklub was oorval deur ‘n gewapende misdadiger op Donderdag, 2 Maart 2017, omstreeks 20h00 die aand.
Crime & Accidents News
Ter Nagedagtenis
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Dewald Johnson (24), ‘n jong hawelose man het gesterf op Maandag, 6 Maart 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Lend a hand to Camp Kaleidoscope
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Camp Kaleidoscope will brighten children’s lives this August.
Sport & School News
Markdag Makietie sukses!
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Rusoord se makietie op Saterdag, 4 Maart 2017, was ‘n reuse sukses.
Churches & NGO News
Zinniaville Secondary School, Gala Event you’re invited
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – On Saturday, 11 March 2017, the Zinniaville Secondary School will be hosting a fundraising dinner at the Rustenburg Civic Centre.
Sport & School News
Alicia weer gekroon
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Alicia Roets string die titels en krone in; ons hou haar toekoms met belangstelling dop!
Social & Community News
Anselin vir Mrs SA
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Anselin Fienies van Globel Model Look (GML) Rustenburg, is die enigste model van Rustenburg wie verkies is na die Top 100 Mrs SA platform.
Social & Community News
2017 MARAKELE - marathon date set
24 March 2017
Thabazimbi – Marakele National Park’s most popular event, the Marakele marathon and half marathon’s date has been announced to be the 08th of April 2017.
Sport & School News
Superugby 2017, Week 2
10 March 2017
Force vs Reds
In Perth verras die Force en klop die Reds 26-19 in ‘n tipiese Aussie derby. Die Force se volgende game is teen die Brumbies in Canberra met die Reds wat in Brisbane teen die Crusaders gaan uitdraf.
Sport & School News
Warriors Reg Vir Aksie!
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Warriors, onder leiding van John Griffiths (hoofafrigter) het alreeds in volle vaart weggespring.
Sport & School News
Impala maak skoonskip!
10 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die afgelope naweek, Saterdag 4 Maart 2017, was ‘n besondere dag vir die Newrak Impala Rugby klub. Hul oorwinnings was oortuigend.
Sport & School News
Magaliesberg rescue successful
17 March 2017
Magaliesberg – Netcare 911 paramedics were summoned to assist Mountain Rescue, the South African Air force from 17 Squadron and a team from Off Road Rescue Unit, to locate and treat a 77-year old woman.
Crime & Accidents News
Jonker brothers soar to greater heights
14 March 2017
Potchefstroom – Many pairs of brothers have made their mark in the history of aviation. Just think of the Wright brothers, the Bell brothers and the Taylor brothers. However, the Jonker brothers from Potchefstroom are second to none and in the last ten years have stirred up the world market of gliders with their business, Jonker Sailplanes.
Social & Community News
Six nabbed for Truck-Hijacking
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – A truck travelling from Botswana to South Africa was hijacked on the N4, between Zeerust and Rustenburg on Monday, 6 March 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Thomas van Tonder, 2nd in Black Ops Elite
17 March 2017
This past weekend, 11-12 March 2017, saw Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark play host to Race #2 of the Toyota Warrior Race, powered by Reebok.
Sport & School News
Superugby 2017 Week 3
17 March 2017
Die Chiefs stel nie hul supporters teleur nie en klop die Hurricanes tuis in Hamilton 26-18. Ondanks die nat en reënerige toestande, speel beide spanne puik ruggas ou grote.
Sport & School News
Game-set-match!
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Bergsig Academy achieved excellent results this weekend on Saturday, 11 March 2017 at a chess championship.
Sport & School News
Ondersteun die Warriors
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Warriors, onder leiding van John Griffiths (hoofafrigter), is hard aan die oefen! Oefening sessies vind Donderdae om 18h00 plaas by die Bobbies Rugby klub.
Sport & School News
Enter the Kgaswane Mountain Bike Race
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Kgaswane Mountain Bike Race, presented by Land Rover at the Protea Hotel Hunters Rest on Saturday, 25 March 2017, promises great fun!
Sport & School News
ROOTED – grow deep, live tall
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Light Week at Bergsig Akademie/Academy ended on a high note when every learner received a little tree to remind them of the week’s theme, ROOTED – grow deep, live tall.
Sport & School News
Vikings in Assupol finale
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Impala Rugby Klub se Tweede Span, die Vikings, sal komende Saterdag, 18 Maart 2017, die Rustenburgse vlag omhoog swaai in die finale van die Assupol finale te Loftus Versfeld.
Sport & School News
RHS bring Goud huistoe
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Hoërskool Rustenburg wen die Suid-Afrikaanse onderwaterhokkie kampi-oenskappe en bring goud huistoe!
Sport & School News
GRENVILLE LEARNERS EXCEL
17 March 2017
Grenville’s MAD (Making a Difference) Society – having fun and making a positive change!
Sport & School News
Eerstes wen H/s Dinamika
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Bergsig Akademie se Eerste Rugbyspan het H/s Dinamika uitoorlê met ‘n telling van 12-6, toe hulle mekaar die stryd aangesê het op Saterdag, 11 Maart 2016.
Sport & School News
BERGSIG BOOGSKIET
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Leerders van Bergsig Akademie het hulself uitstekend gekwyt die afgelope naweek, Saterdag, 11 Maart 2017.
Sport & School News
Lebone II College Glee Club to perform on TV with platinum-selling artist
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – One of Lebone II College’s two high school choirs, Glee Club, has been chosen to perform at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) which will take place on 18 March at Sun City and will be broadcasted live on television.
Sport & School News
Celebrate Pancake Day by supporting entrepreneurship
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – As part of their commitment to support and strengthen the local communities in which it trades, Checkers has created an opportunity to encourage entrepreneurship amongst learners by giving schools a platform to sell pancakes at their local store on Pancake Day, 28 February 2017.
Sport & School News
Rising mining fatalities disconcerting – Solidarity
17 March 2017
Trade union Solidarity on Monday, 6 March 2017, expressed its concern about the rise in fatalities in the mining industry in the first two months of 2017.
Social & Community News
Magnificent Seven off to China
17 March 2017
Seven ORBIT TVET College students travelled to Beijing, China, on Thursday, 16 March 2017, on a 12 month internship programme which forms part of a collaboration between the Chinese Culture and International Exchange Centre and Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (MerSETA).
Sport & School News
Rapportryers Rustenburg se nuwe bloed
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rapportryers Beweging Boekenhoutkorps het onlangs twee nuwe lede ingestel tydens hulle eerste samekoms vir die nuwe jaar, gehou te Laerskool Rustenburg.
Sport & School News
BirdLife Rustenburg
17 March 2017
BirdLife Rustenburg’s March meeting will be held, as usual, at the Rustenburg Methodist Church, c/o Brink and Schuurman streets, commencing at 19h00 on Monday, 20 March 2017.
Social & Community News
NEW N3K CASH VAULT
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Cash Connect Management Solutions, the leader in automated cash management and payment solutions, recently launched the N3K South Africa’s first compact cash vault for the retail for a secure cash management solution.
Crime & Accidents News
Camp Kaleidoscope – building a dream
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – The dream of creating a camp for children with special needs, is set in motion and on its way to becoming a reality.
Social & Community News
Skryf Net writing competition
31 March 2017
Entries for the Skryf Net writing competition have finally opened! The Skryf Net administration seeks out, encourage and recognize writing excellence among primary school pupils in South Africa.
Sport & School News
Pink Ladies celebrate 10 years
17 March 2017
The Pink Ladies organisation celebrated their 10th year anniversary on 5 March 2017.
Social & Community News
‘Ekonomie kan slegs groei sonder misdaad’
17 March 2017
TLU SA het met ernstige kommer kennis geneem van die jongste misdaadsyfers wat verlede week vrygestel is.
Social & Community News
‘Economy to suffer if lion breeding is banned’
17 March 2017
What is the economic value of lion breeding in South Africa? This was the question Prof Melville Saayman and Prof Peet van der Merwe of the research unit TREES (Tourism Research in Economic Environs and Society and members of the South Africa Predators Association) asked when certain pressure groups again asked for captive lion breeding to be banned.
Government & Municipal News
Mazda Rustenburg Business of the Year
17 March 2017
Message from Christo Henning, DP, Super Group Leons Mazda Rustenburg
Mining & Industry News
Temporary traffic restrictions N4 Groot Marico Bridge
17 March 2017
Groot Marico – The Bridge on the N4 that crosses the Groot Marico River in Groot Marico was damaged due to recent storms and rain in the region from December to February.
Social & Community News
Biodiversity Transformation Wildlife Auction
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – The first ever Mebala Ya Rona Biodiversity Transformation Wildlife Auction was held on Friday, 10 March 2017, at the Molokwane Lodge & Conference Centre in Rustenburg.
Government & Municipal News
Rustenburg drug-bust valued at R80 000
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Police arrested a couple and seized cocaine with an estimated street value of more than R80, 000.00 during a raid at their property in Rustenburg Noord, in the early hours of Monday morning, 6 March 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Drug-bust at private school in Rustenburg
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Police ‘visited’ a private school in Rustenburg on Thursday morning, 9 March 2017
Crime & Accidents News
MORE DONKEY SKINS DISCOVERED AT A RESIDENCE IN THE NORTH WEST
17 March 2017
The National Council of SPCAs Farm Animal Protection Unit responded to a tip-off and obtained a warrant to enter a residential property in Vryburg in the North West province.
Crime & Accidents News
Cops foil armed robbers
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – Sunday morning, 12 March 2017 about 09h30, a clothing shop in CBD Rustenburg, in Fatima Bhayat street, was the target of three armed men.
Crime & Accidents News
Waterfall Mall break in
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – An armed robbery incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, 16 March 2017, at the Waterfall Mall at approximately 02h00-03h00.
Crime & Accidents News
Sterf aan Malaria
17 March 2017
Northam – Dit is met leedwese dat die Northam gemeenskap afskeid neem van 21-jarige Johan Lamprecht.
Social & Community News
Killings at tavern leads to unrest on R24
17 March 2017
Rustenburg – A tavern raid soon turned into a nightmare when shots fired by the police, led to the deaths of community members.
Crime & Accidents News
Die ATKV se nuwe Besturende Direkteur
17 March 2017
Die ATKV het bekend gemaak dat Me. Deidre Le Hanie vanaf 1 Junie 2017 die nuwe besturende direkteur van die ATKV is. Sy sluit reeds op 1 April 2017 by die maatskappy aan.
Social & Community News
Identity Theft ranks TOP as primary contributor to fraud
17 March 2017
In the personal loan sector, impersonation or identity theft is the number one contributor to fraud with men between the ages of 28 and 40 being the primary targets. This is followed by credit card transaction dispute and phishing fraud.
Crime & Accidents News
3 arrested for attempted murder at church
23 March 2017
Rustenburg – “Our congregation is shocked and traumatised beyond words. Nevertheless, now is the time to flock together and stand strong,” Bishop Isaac Mokgope of New Covenant Fellowship International in Rustenburg said in an interview with the Platinum Weekly newspaper.
Crime & Accidents News
Six killed, four critical in N4 Rustenburg collision
23 March 2017
Rustenburg – At least six people have been killed, and four others sustained critical injuries, when a cement truck and a 26-seater minibus collided on the N4 near Rustenburg on Thursday evening, 16 March 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Preserving History
24 March 2017
Rustenburg/ Ventersdorp – The Paul Kruger Country House Museum, Rustenburg’s museum, is located at Kedar Heritage Lodge, Conference Centre & Spa (Kedar).
Social & Community News
3 arrested for attempted murder at church
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – “Our congregation is shocked and traumatised beyond words. Nevertheless, now is the time to flock together and stand strong,” Bishop Isaac Mokgope of New Covenant Fellowship International in Rustenburg said in an interview with the Platinum Weekly newspaper.
Crime & Accidents News
Pilot survived crash
24 March 2017
Hekpoort – On Tuesday afternoon, 21 March 2017, Netcare 911 paramedics responded to a light aircraft crash on the Oestermoed Farm in Hekpoort.
Crime & Accidents News
Bejaarde grusaam aangeval
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – ‘n Sestigjarige man, Obie Oberholzer, is oorval en grusaam aangerand op ‘n kleinhoewe buite Rustenburg by Rietvlei, in die vroeë oggendure omstreeks 02h00 op Saterdag, 18 Maart 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Entries open for Magalies Monster & FNB Platinum Trail Run
24 March 2017
Buffelspoort – Entries are officially open for two of the North West Province’s most revered sporting events, the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic and the FNB Platinum Trail Run.
Sport & School News
Super Rugby Week 4
24 March 2017
Die Saders wen teen die Blues 33-24 in Christchurch maar oortuig glad nie ou grote. Die Blues speel strate beter as verlede jaar en kan een van die dae weer saam met die groot honde blaf
Sport & School News
Dikwena eye win over Bidvest Wits
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Platinum Stars is hoping to bag three points when they meet Bidvest Wits in the Absa Premiership clash at the Bidvest Stadium on Sunday, 2 April 2017. Kick-off is at 15h00 in the afternoon.
Sport & School News
Impala berei voor vir Carlton Liga
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – Rustenburg Impala Rugby Klub se Tweedes, die Vikings, het deurgedring na die Assupol finale te Loftus Versfeld op Saterdag, 18 Maart 2017, maar het die trofee verloor met ‘n telling van 25-13. McDonald Duma en Marvan Lackay het beide goeie wedstryde gespeel.
Sport & School News
Warriors wen Leeudoringstad
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die Rustenburg Warriors, onder leiding van John Griffiths (hoofafrigter), is hard aan die oefen! Op Saterdag, 18 Maart 2017, het die manne skoonskip gemaak en wen Leeudoringstad oortuigend met ‘n telling van 55-5.
Sport & School News
Public swamp saga continues
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Municipal Swimming Pool (referred to as the ‘Marais Street’ public swimming pool), have been ‘n swamp for five weeks on end!
Social & Community News
GALA DINNER RESOUNDING SUCCESS
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – Zinniaville Secondary School embarked on a fundraising program to develop infrastructure that would benefit their learners. The mastermind behind this initiative, of building an all-weather assembly area, was Ms Farzana Suliman, deputy principal of Zinniaville Secondary School.
Social & Community News
Home grown business celebrates milestone
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Trellidor brand is well known countrywide in the barrier security arena. What may not be so well known is that it is a proudly South African business that has been around for 40 years. It was established in Durban in 1976 and its top selling product four decades later is still based on the company’s original retractable security gate design.
Mining & Industry News
Shooting at ABSA CBD
24 March 2017
Rustenburg – An armed robbery occurred at ABSA, c/o Beyers Naude and Nelson Mandela drives, on Friday afternoon, 17 March 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Gang clash leads to murder
31 March 2017
Hartebeesfontein – The Police in Hartebeesfontein arrested six suspects, aged between 19 and 27, on Monday, 20 March 2017 on charges of murder and attempted murder.
Crime & Accidents News
N4 collision death toll rose to eight
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – The death toll on the gruesome vehicle accident, when a cement truck and a 26-seater minibus collided on the N4 near Rustenburg on Thursday evening, 16 March 2017, rose to eight.
Crime & Accidents News
Geen brieke op voedingskema!
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Laerskool Dawid Brink het al ‘n klompie jaar gelede ‘n voedingskema van stapel gestuur om vir hul minderbevoorregte leerlinge ‘n eet- en drink item te verskaf. Met die samewerking van verskeie besighede en instansies van die stad, is hierdie projek ‘n sukses.
Social & Community News
CALL TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO SAVE LIVES
31 March 2017
“Women are as much concerned about safety of their loved ones as their husbands, and the time has come for mothers and wives to be empowered to take their place alongside men – especially in safeguarding their families on farms and smallholdings.
Crime & Accidents News
Kgaswane MTB race huge success
31 March 2017
The Kgaswane Mountain Bike Race, presented by the Rustenburg Cycling Club (RCC) and Leon’s Auto Rustenburg, was a tremendous success. Gore and guts were at the order of the day, when the participants, in the respective categories, started their two-wheeled journey from Hunters Rest on Saturday, 25 March 2017.
Sport & School News
Swanger vrou veg verbete teen aanvallers
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – ‘n Jong swanger vrou van die stad het vandeesweek, Maandag, 27 Maart 2017, ‘n aanvaller aangedurf om haar man uit sy wurggreep te bevry. Díe insident het helder oordag, naby die Rustenburg plaaslike munisipale gebou plaasgevind.
Crime & Accidents News
Toy Library Trailer Donated
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Air Products’ long term corporate social investment (CSI) beneficiary, the Touch Toy Library in Rustenburg, is able to touch the lives of even more young children in the province, thanks to the donation of the Toy Library trailer on Friday, 24 March 2017.
Social & Community News
Superugby 2017 – Week 5
31 March 2017
In Christchurch behaal die Saders ‘n gemaklike oorwinning van 45-17 oor die Force. Die Kiwi’s is tans die voorlopers in die NZ konferensie met 21 punte en wen dan vyf uit vyf. Die Force bly maar een van die melkkoeie in die reeks ou grote
Sport & School News
Ovals this Easter!
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Let’s pop the hood and support our local Oval drivers this weekend at the Easter Bash Racing event at the Rustenburg Showground on Saturday, 1 April 2017.
Sport & School News
Grenville High hosts English Day
31 March 2017
Grenville High School annually celebrates their English Day, to celebrate quality and quantity performance of local English medium schools. Grenville High celebrates this with Lebone II, Fields College and Selly Park Secondary.
Sport & School News
ACCOLADES TO ZINNIAVILLE SECONDARY
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Zinniaville Secondary School has once again proved to be a school of excellence.
Sport & School News
NW Consumer Affairs Court officially launched
31 March 2017
Mahikeng – The long anticipated North West Consumer Affairs Court was officially launched in Mmabatho on Friday, 24 March 2017, promising consumer’s protection against unscrupulous dealers and businesses.
Government & Municipal News
“Save Our Steel” campaign creates hope
31 March 2017
Trade union Solidarity launched its “Save Our Steel” campaign (SOS) at a press conference held at Akademia on Thursday, 30 March 2017. The campaign, which focuses on the challenges this industry is facing, seeks to encourage involvement that will lead to positive action to save the domestic steel industry.
Mining & Industry News
Rustenburg Library Launch
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – As part of their mandate to promote reading, writing and learning; the Rustenburg Local Municipality in partnership with National Library of South Africa and the Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs, officially launched the Mzansi Libraries On-Line (MLO) on Friday, 24 March 2017 at the Rustenburg Library.
Government & Municipal News
Letter to the Editor - Be Cautious: Pickpockets
31 March 2017
Do you shop in the Rustenburg CBD? If yes, then know that pickpockets may be just next to you while doing your shopping. I would like to caution you of petty thieves stealing wallets and cell phone of unsuspecting shoppers.
Crime & Accidents News
AS DIE GENEALOGIE GOGGA BYT
31 March 2017
Potchefstroom – Die Noordwestak van die Genealogiese Genoot-skap het besluit om as ‘n proefneming hul ledevergaderings op Saterdae te hou. Talle belangstellendes het aangedui dat hul graag meer wil leer oor hoe om hul voorsate op te spoor, maar nie kans sien om hul huise saans te verlaat nie.
Social & Community News
Theft of Toyota Hilux bakkies on the increase
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Police in Mogwase arrested Thabang Sekgaila for the possession of stolen goods. Sekgaila and his gang have been terrorising Mogwase and Moruleng with their burglaries, and is finally brought to book.
Crime & Accidents News
Life for Murder x2
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – The North West High court sitting in Rustenburg under Judge President Leeuw, sentenced two Lesotho nationals, Sakane Kauku Molotsane (32) and Lebohang Masole Mathosa (35) to life imprisonment, on Monday, 20 March 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
NW Hawks clamp down on Driving School owner
31 March 2017
NW – The Hawks in the North West have arrested nine traffic examiners, a driving school owner and a driving school administration clerk for fraud and corruption, on 23 March 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Vogue Rustenburg models excel!
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Congratulations to the beautiful Ariëlle Viljoen from Rustenburg, 2nd princess at Miss Elite SA, in the category 5-7 years. She walked away with this title, as well as the public choice title, the brand ambassador winner and the miss photogenic title.
Social & Community News
Moses Kotane Municipal Excellence Awards
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West Province launched the Moses Kotane Municipal Excellence Awards on Wednesday, 22 March 2017 at the Hunters Rest Protea Hotel in Rustenburg.
Government & Municipal News
Jay vertoning – sukses!
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die welbekende Jay du Plessis, eens ‘n sanger van die groep Eden, het Rustenburg behoorlik vermaak op Vrydag, 24 Maart 2017 by die NG Proteapark.
Social & Community News
Kashané VLU byeen
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Sowat 15 jaar gelede is die behoefte raakgesien in die Platinastreek vir ‘n aandtak, sodat werkende dames ook die Vroue Landbou Unie (VLU) kan bywoon. Die Kashané VLU aandtak is gestig onder leiding van Lettie de Bruin wat op daardie stadium die streeksvoorsitter van Platinastreek was.
Social & Community News
StaanSaam koskaste leeg
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Die welbekende StaanSaam Rustenburg span, onder die leiding van Naomi Pasino, is ‘n steunpilaar vir ons gemeenskap, jaar in en jaar uit.
Churches & NGO News
Kindersorg Rustenburg benodig hulp
31 March 2017
Rustenburg – Die bestuur van Kindersorg Rustenburg het drastiese hulp nodig in die vorm van donasies, om sodoende ‘n veilige en gemaklike omgewing vir kliënte by hul kantoor te skep.
Churches & NGO News
Elderly man tied up for five days
10 April 2017
Rustenburg/ Boons – “Shocking details unfolded when an elderly man was discovered tied up on a farm in the Boons district on Friday, 31 March 2017,” Captain Elsabé Augoustides, Rustenburg police spokesperson, said.
Crime & Accidents News
Freeze for Fashion!
10 April 2017
Rustenburg – The highly anticipated Bondesio Couture pop-up studio, which opened its doors on 20 February 2017 at the Lifestyle Square in Rustenburg, hosted a Bondesio Couture Freeze Models event on Saturday, 1 April 2017, to showcase its exquisite and elegant outfits.
Social & Community News
Earthquake in Botswana, shockwaves ripples to South Africa
10 April 2017
A strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck in a remote region of Botswana on Monday 3 April 2017, causing tremors and shockwaves in neighbouring South Africa. No early incidents of casualties or damage have been reported.
Social & Community News
Jonges beïndruk
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Drie van die Rustenburg Cycling Club se Juniors het Saterdag, 1 April 2017, die eerste drie plekke behaal tydens die jaarlikse Eisbein Fees te Kosterdam. Hulle is van links; Antonie Lit, Willie van Eck en John-William Lang. Geluk manne!
Sport & School News
Superugby - Week 6
07 April 2017
In Dunedin verwoes die Hooglanders die Rebelle met 51-12 ou grote. Die Highlanders speel die eerste keer die seisoen goeie ruggas.
Sport & School News
Wits beat Dikwena to top the log
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Bidvest Wits sent Platinum Stars packing when they beat them 2-0 in the Absa Premiership clash at the Bidvest Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 1 April 2017.
Sport & School News
Impala berei voor vir Carlton Liga
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Volgende op die boeke vir die rugby manne van die Rustenburg Impala Rugby Klub, is die Carlton Liga wat op 22 April 2017 afskop.
Sport & School News
Comrades Charities hit the million mark
07 April 2017
As the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) gears up to host the 92nd edition of the race, its six official charities are raising the stakes to ensure a record fundraising turnover as race day approaches, as reported on 6 April 2017.
Sport & School News
2017 MARAKELE MARATHON
07 April 2017
Thabazimbi – Marakele National Park’s most popular event, the Marakele marathon and half marathon’s date has been announced to be the 08th of April 2017. This Comrades qualifier race is brought by SANParks in partnership with SANParks Honorary Rangers and Thabazimbi marathon club.
Sport & School News
Kashané VLU byeen
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Met al die nuwe tegnologie is dit soms onmoontlik om ‘n ingeligte keuse te maak tussen verskillende skoonheidsbehandelings.
Sport & School News
Rev. Meshoe ministering in Rustenburg
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Rev. Kenneth Meshoe will be ministering at God’s Window, Donkerhoek, on Friday 14 April 2017 at 10h00. Entrance is free and the service is inter-denominational.
Sport & School News
Anglo, building a better future
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Anglo American Platinum officially handed over social and labour plan projects (SLP) on Friday, 17 March 2017 to various governmental departments. The prestigious handover ceremony took place at the Tlhabane West Primary School, in Rustenburg.
Sport & School News
Do you know this man?
07 April 2017
Brits – On Friday, 23 March 2017, this man was picked up by EMRS after they found him lying at the railway line, close to Tom Street in Brits.
Crime & Accidents News
325 km Walk for Hope
07 April 2017
Mooinooi – On Tuesday, 28 March 2017, the Walk for Hope team took their first steps at 07h00 from Hammanskraal. They made their way to Mooinooi at approximately 13h00 on Wednesday, where the Grace Help Centre hosted the team.
Social & Community News
Sanitary Towel initiative
07 April 2017
Rustenburg – Members of New Beginnings Social Club (NBCS) have started an initiative to create hygienic awareness amongst young underprivileged girls. The objective entails collection and distribution of sanitary towels and toiletries.
Social & Community News
CRASH COUNT
07 April 2017
Rustenburg/Kroondal – The team from Trauma Rescue in Rustenburg was summoned to the N4 Kroondal offramp on Friday, 31 March 2017 to an accident scene where a vehicle had been trapped under a double trailer, sixteen-wheeler truck.
Crime & Accidents News
Hekpoort crash leaves one dead & one critically injured
07 April 2017
Hekpoort – The Netcare 911 paramedics responded to a collision on the road to Magaliesberg in the Hekpoort area on Friday morning, 31 March 2017, at approximately 11h49.
Crime & Accidents News
Magaliesberg accident leaves man fighting for his life
07 April 2017
Magaliesberg – Just before 07h00 on Thursday morning, 6 April 2017, Netcare 911 paramedics and the emergency services from Magaliesberg responded to a truck that overturned on the R555 just past the Nimag corner in Magaliesberg.
Crime & Accidents News
287 YEARS FOR SERIAL RAPIST
12 April 2017
Rustenburg/ Thabazimbi – The North West Provincial Police welcomed the life and 287 years imprisonment sentence handed to 44-year old Joseph Ngobeni for 29 charges of rape, another 29 charges of robbery and one of kidnapping.
Crime & Accidents News
Superugby 2017 Week 7
14 April 2017
Die Canes moes hard werk vir die oorwinning in Wellington en wen 38-28. Die Barret broers was op hulle stukke met puik spel. Die Canes speel volgende teen die Blues in Auckland met die Tahs wat ‘n blaaskans kry.
Sport & School News
RCC excels in 24 hour blast
14 April 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Cycling Club (RCC) took place in this year’s 24 hour blast, the CEMSA Southern Skies race held in Koedoeslaagte. The purpose-built mountain bike track approximately 8km outside of Parys, took place over 8-9 April 2017.
Sport & School News
Warriors klop Stilfontein
14 April 2017
Rustenburg – Daar het as’t ware ‘n paar oomblikke van stilte geheers in Stilfontein toe die Warriors vir die eerste keer ooit, Stilfontein uitoorlê het, met 12-8.
Sport & School News
Two accidents claim 17 lives
14 April 2017
Stilfontein/ Wolmaransstad – The Democratic Alliance in the North West sends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the four people, including two children, who died in a tragic accident on the N12 near Stilfontein on Monday night, 10 April 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
Support Iron Model Gerrie Havenga
14 April 2017
Thabazimbi – Gerrie Havenga, 25, will be representing Thabazimbi, and South Africa for that matter, at the Mister Global 2017 pageant in Thailand from 10-20 May 2017.
Social & Community News
Armed Business Robberies on the increase in Rustenburg
14 April 2017
Rustenburg – “Four security officials on duty, patrolling the Platinum Square mall on Tuesday morning, 11 April 2017, were confronted by two unknown African males behind Checkers,” Captain Elsabé Augoustides, police spokesperson, said. The suspects were wearing balaclavas and held the security officials at gunpoint.
Crime & Accidents News
Computers & Careers graduation
14 April 2017
Rustenburg – On Saturday, 8 April 2017, the Computer & Careers training centre in Rustenburg celebrated the graduation of 162 graduates, of the Class of 2016.
Sport & School News
Beacon of light this easter
14 April 2017
Rustenburg – For most Rustenburg citizens the cross shining on the hill close to Kwaggasrus has served as a beautiful reminder that the good Grace and Blessings of God shines down upon us and our fair city.
Churches & NGO News
Easter commemoration the world over
14 April 2017
Although some Christian groups reject Easter celebrations non-conformist groups celebrate the event, calling it simply the Resurrection, and others like the Jehovah’s Witnesses and other Christians, observe a commemoration of the Last Supper and execution of Christ.
Churches & NGO News
Mediese skok feite oor die Kruisdood
14 April 2017
KEUR 24 April 1987: deur Vincent Wynter in samewerking met Louis Liebenberg.
Churches & NGO News
Save your best friend!
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Man’s best friend, our dogs, are under threat. Occurrences of poisoning have tremendously increased over the past month in Rustenburg.
Social & Community News
Plaasaanval buite Rustenburg
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Volgens berugte op sosiale media het ‘n plaasaanval op Donderdag, 20 April 2017, omstreeks 05h00 die oggend geskied.
Crime & Accidents News
Petrol price likely to rise by 55 cents or more
21 April 2017
South African motorists should brace for a significant increase in the price of fuel from the beginning of May.
Social & Community News
Dagga can still land you in jail, Dagga Bust in Boons
21 April 2017
Boons/ Koster – The Police in Boons arrested two suspects, aged 30 and 53, for the possession of dagga, on Friday, 14 April 2017.
Crime & Accidents News
RHS se bestes
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Baie geluk aan die agt SA atlete van die Hoërskool Rustenburg wat onderskeidelik puik presteer het tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse atletiek kampioenskappe wat gedurende die vakansie in Durban plaasgevind het.
Sport & School News
Danhester 1ste
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Die Danhester miniatuur perdestoet van Rustenburg het die naweek, 15 April 2017, deelgeneem aan die Nissan Easter Festival te Kyalami Equestrain Park.
Sport & School News
TSKKIA Karate Grading
21 April 2017
Congratulations to the students of the Tokon Shotokan Karate A/C Rustenburg on yet another successful grading, on Saturday, 25 March 2017. On the photo are Soritsu Sha Shihan Albert Venter and his students. For more information on this or other gradings, contact the TSKKIA HQ at 082-463 1072.
Sport & School News
Impala berei voor vir Carlton Liga
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Volgende op die boeke vir die rugby manne van die Rustenburg Impala Rugby Klub, is die Carlton Liga wat op 21 April 2017 afskop. Díe Pretoria liga sluit spanne soos Tukkies, Centurion en die Naka Bulle in.
Sport & School News
Nqobile Sithole, RLM’s new Municipal Manager
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Local Municipality boasts with Nqobile Sithole, their new Municipal Manager.
Government & Municipal News
Superugby 2016 – Week 8
21 April 2017
Crusaders vs Sunwolves - Die Japannese Wolwe se eerste besoek in Kiwiland, was vir die tagtig minute op die veld in Christchurch nie baie aangenaam nie ou grote. Die Saders oordonder die Wolwe en wen verspotmaklik met 50-3 en is dus na sewe games nog onoorwonne.
Sport & School News
Prayers Mountain’s cross re-erected
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – A special church service, led by Pastor Marais and the congregation of His Vision Church, as well as a large number of Rustenburg residents attending, was held on Friday morning, 14 April 2017, shortly after construction of the cross was completed
Churches & NGO News
Staan Saam Rustenburg verhuis
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Die engele van die stad, die span van StaanSaam Rustenburg (SSR), verhuis. In hul pad na hul nuwe tuiste, het vele hande uitgereik om die proses te verlig. “Daar is soveel mense teenoor wie ons dankbaar is.
Churches & NGO News
KOM ONS BID SAAM
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Kom bid saam vir Suid-Afrika by die NG Moedergemeente, Rustenburg, op Saterdag, 22 April 2017.
Churches & NGO News
ABBA EMPORIUM Rustenburg’s one-stop superstore
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – The well-known TAZ2000 and the Geelhout Park Material Centre were founded in Rustenburg in 2011.
Social & Community News
Charlotte for gold!
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Charlotte Roberson, a model from Globe Model Look (GML), has the world at her feet! She recently entered the SA Championship of Performing Arts pageant and attained three gold medals in the formal, photogenic and spokes model categories.
Social & Community News
BirdLife Rustenburg’s Kgaswane outing
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – BirdLife Rustenburg’s April outing is around the corner and everyone is invited! The outing, to the Kgaswane Nature Reserve, will take place on Saturday, 22 April 2017.
Social & Community News
Anka sterf tragies
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – Anka Vorster, 23 jaar, is tragies oorlede in ‘n motorongeluk op Woensdagaand, 12 April 2017. Anka was ‘n bekende gesig en was werksaam by die Aasvoëlkrans, net buite Rustenburg.
‘n Familievriend van Anka sê dat haar motor onklaar geraak het op die R24, op die draai oppad na Rustenburg by die Boons/Derby afrit net buite Olifantsnek.
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Armed robbery at Hyper-store
21 April 2017
Rustenburg – A well known Hyper-store in Rustenburg was robbed by four armed robbers on Thursday morning, 20 April 2017 at around 2am.
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Murder in Boons
21 April 2017
Koster/ Boons – The Boons Police arrested a 41-year old murder suspect on Saturday, 15 April 2017, Lieutenant Colonel Pelonomi Makau, reported.
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One more death on NW roads
21 April 2017
The North West Province suffered another loss in a tragic vehicle accident involving three cars, near Rooigrond on the R503 road. At least one person died and four survived with critical injuries. Eight was slightly injured.
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