Make a splash!
RUSTENBURG POOLS OPEN FOR FAMILY FUN!
Rustenburg – Spring has sprung, the sun is out, and Rustenburg’s municipal pools are open to make a splash this season! Families can once again dive into safe, affordable fun, with lifeguards on duty and plenty of space for little swimmers to enjoy. Earlier this month, Platinum Weekly went pool-hopping to check the status of the city’s facilities. At the Ben Marais Hall pool in Middle Street, we found workers still filling the pools, meaning it’s not yet open. A week later, on 12 September 2025, the Town Pool in Marais Street opened its gates for inspection and we found smiling staff ready to welcome the community.
Superintendent of Rustenburg Pools, Obakeng Dithebe, explained that the municipality oversees five pools: Karlien Park, Marais Street (Town Pool), Zinniaville, Monakato, and Middle Street (Ben Marais Hall). “We would like to let the public know that we are open excluding the pool in Ben Marais.”
What’s Open and Ready?
- Town Pool (Marais Street): Baby pool and diving pool are filled and ready. Olympic pool is still being prepared.
- Karlien Park, Zinniaville, Monakato: Each has two pools (baby + diving), already open.
- Ben Marais Hall (Middle Street): Closed for now due to a shortage of lifeguards.
Affordable Entry for Everyone
- Children: R10
- Adults: R22
- School groups: R8 per learner, teachers R22 (special applies indefinitely).
Photo: Friendly staff at the Town Pool, geared up to keep the community safe while they splash into spring.
Safety First!
- Dithebe also reminded swimmers:
- Always wear the right swim gear.
- Leave valuables at home.
- No alcohol is allowed.
- Most importantly: children must ALWAYS swim under adult supervision.
- With the sun shining, laughter in the air, and crystal-clear water waiting, Rustenburg’s pools are the perfect spot to celebrate spring, make memories, and stay cool.
