Help Us Stop This Serial Phone Snatcher
[letter to the editor]
[letter to the editor]
28 July 2025
Rustenburg – I am writing to raise awareness and call for urgent action regarding a dangerous individual who has been terrorising women along the route from the Civic Centre to the N4 offramp, heading toward Waterfall Mall.
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Another delay in Caroline Werner murder case
28 July 2025
Rustenburg – The murder case of Caroline Werner has once again been delayed — this time because the investigating officer is reportedly unwell.
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Fake Rustenburg lawyer – now behind bars
28 July 2025
Rustenburg – A man who posed as a lawyer and defrauded clients has been sentenced to six years of direct imprisonment. Johannes Tebogo Motse (43) was sentenced by the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Rustenburg on Monday 21 July 2025.
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A Dangerous Shortcut: Illegal Electricity Connections Spark Safety and Fairness Debate
28 July 2025
Zinniaville/ Rustenburg – In the chill of winter, warmth is a basic human need. But for some Zinniaville residents, getting electricity comes with serious risks and legal consequences.
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Rustenburg Attorney Faces R800,000 RAF Fraud Charges
28 July 2025
Rustenburg – The Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have joined forces to bring a Rustenburg-based attorney to book after serious fraud allegations surfaced involving Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims.
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Water Warriors of Rustenburg
22 July 2025
Rustenburg – When water shortages strike, one local business proves to be a true community lifeline. ERJ Nel Transport, founded by Rudi Nel in 2008, has become a trusted name in Rustenburg for affordable, fast, and reliable water delivery services.
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TRAGIC END FOR DAVID MONESE
22 July 2025
NW – The body of 59-year-old David Filmone Monese, who was reported missing from Mogwase at the end of June 2025, has been found — bringing a tragic end to the search and launching a murder investigation that has already resulted in one arrest.
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Illegal Mining: Three Bodies Found Near Rustenburg Shaft
22 July 2025
Rustenburg – The discovery of three bodies near an unused shaft and the arrest of four men have raised serious concerns over illegal mining activities in the North West.
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CAUGHT AND CONVICTED
22 July 2025
Rustenburg – Two Mozambican nationals were sentenced on Monday 14 July 2025 in separate cases for crimes committed in the Rustenburg area.
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Traditional Healer Gets 14 Years for Rape
22 July 2025
Tlhabane – A man who claimed to be a traditional healer has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the rape and assault of his girlfriend in Meriting, near Rustenburg.
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