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Harties turns green again: what’s growing, and what’s being done?
Residents’ concerns prompt a fresh update as the CBC releases 80,000 water hyacinth hoppers and monitors a changing mix of invasive plants
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Four tickets, R20,500 and a brighter tomorrow
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Four rugby tickets became an opportunity to make a meaningful difference when Life Peglerae Hospital’s doctors and staff joined forces to raise R20,500 for Lighthouse Child & Youth Care Centre.
Crime & safety
Meat off the shelves as Rustenburg businesses face compliance checks
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Meat products that failed to meet required standards were confiscated during joint compliance inspections at businesses in the Rustenburg CBD and taxi rank on Thursday 10 September 2026.
Crime & safety
Another court date, another wait for Santie’s loved ones
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – The murder case of Santie Bothma (54) has been postponed again, with the next appearance scheduled for 24 November 2026 in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court.
Crime & safety
Onalenna’s murder case: the wait for justice continues
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – “The case against Walter Tshela, accused of murdering North-West University (NWU) student Onalenna Selebogo (21), has been postponed to 12 October 2026 for pre-trial proceedings in Mogwase Court,” NPA spokesperson Lindiwe Mabasa confirmed.
Crime & safety
Gunfire and explosives in cash-van ambush
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A cash-in-transit van and its escort vehicle came under gunfire during an armed robbery at approximately 17:40 on Thursday 3 September 2026, leaving at least one person wounded.
Municipal news
R217 million Cuba drug deal: PSA demands answers on SA defence spending
Platinum Publishers – SA | The Public Servants Association (PSA) has called for urgent accountability following revelations concerning more than R2 billion in allegedly irregular Department of Defence contracts.
Crime & safety
Two local farm attacks in under 24 hours
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg, Brits – Two house robberies on smallholdings in De Wildt and Rhenosterfontein late on Friday, 11 September, and early on Saturday, 12 September 2026 have prompted renewed calls for vigilance among rural residents.
Community
Turning “someone should” into “we will”
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Cleaner streets and safer surroundings start with people willing to roll up their sleeves.
In liefdevolle herinnering | In remembrance
Eliot Gcinabantu Gqirana
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eliot Gcinabantu Gqirana. His burial took place in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. A dignified service done by Doves Rustenburg.
In liefdevolle herinnering | In remembrance
Mantshele Samuel Malatsi
Join us in mourning the enormous loss of the late Mantshele Samuel Malatsi (80), who passed away on 25 September 2026. The celebration service of his beautiful life will take place in Ledig on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
In liefdevolle herinnering | In remembrance
Komeaphe Sehlabo
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Komeaphe Sehlabo. His burial took place in Likhutlong, Butha-Buthe, Lesotho. A repatriation service done by Doves Rustenburg.
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