The Platinum Weekly Newspaper

Planthoppers to the Rescue!
EATING THROUGH THE HYACINTH AT HARTIES

12 December 2025

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Hartbeespoort Dam is once again feeling the pressure of a fierce surge of water hyacinth, with coverage estimated at 40–45% in the week of 4 Novem...

Headline News

Rustenburg MMA celebrates
a year of grit, growth and greatness

12 December 2025

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Academy wrapped up another powerful year on 6 November 2025, hosting its festive year-end pri...

Sport & School News

Dawid soars to Comrades qualifier at Sedibeng!

12 December 2025

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – On Sunday 7 December 2025, the flat roads of the Sedibeng Marathon in Vereeniging witnessed a proud moment for the Run/Walk For Life ...

Sport & School News

A Global Triumph for Lebone II College

12 December 2025

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Lebone II College is celebrating a remarkable international achievement after Grade 8 student Onalenna Ramorula brought home not one,...

Sport & School News

Joy on the Glass

12 December 2025

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Shoppers in Klopper Street, Rustenburg, were treated to a festive surprise on 26 November 2025 when Kingsiley Chidiwat, owner of Roya...

Social & Community News

Rustenburg shines brighter together

12 December 2025

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg — This year’s Silwerrand Schools Light Festival didn’t just glow… it blazed with community spirit, joy, and heart. O...

Sport & School News

POLL:
Do you think Australia is wise to ban social media for children under 16?

12 December 2025

As of 10 December 2025, Australia became the first country to bar under-16s from having accounts on major platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, citing mental-health and safety risks. What&r...

Social & Community News

HAVE YOUR SAY:
Are you planning to try something new this holiday?

12 December 2025

Holidays give people rare pockets of time to explore fresh experiences. Whether traveling somewhere unfamiliar or experimenting in the kitchen, trying something new boosts creativity and creates me...

Crime & Accidents News

What this year taught us — and why HOPE still wins

05 December 2025

I was born and raised in Rustenburg — a true, lifelong Rustenburger. I have watched our city grow, shift, struggle and rise again. I love this place deeply, but with that love comes concern, ...

Social & Community News