R10 Million Mine Fraud Case Pushed to May 2026
30 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – The fraud case involving a former Rustenburg mine employee accused of stealing millions of rands has been postponed once more, with the matter previously set for 8 December 2025 now rescheduled to proceed to trial in May 2026.
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Gumbi murder case moves closer to trial
30 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – The long road to justice in the murder of respected businessman Ben Gumbi has taken another step, while the third accused in the case remains behind bars as the matter moves toward trial.
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A Survivor’s Story of Violence and Waiting
30 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Platinum Weekly recently interviewed a survivor of a near-fatal domestic violence attack – an interview that sheds light not only on the brutality she endured, but also on the long and painful road to justice that still lies ahead.
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Onalenna’s case pushed to March 2026
30 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – The case surrounding the murder of North-West University (NWU) student Onalenna Selebogo (21) has been postponed once again.
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THREE YEARS AND COUNTING…
A Mother’s Grief as Justice Is Delayed Again
A Mother’s Grief as Justice Is Delayed Again
30 January 2026
Platinum Weekly | Rustenburg – More than three years after the murder of 31-year-old Caroline Werner, her family is once again forced to endure another painful delay in the pursuit of justice.
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Black Belts, Big Hearts
23 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Two dedicated martial artists celebrated major achievements on 17 December 2025 at the TSKKIA Honbu Dojo in Rustenburg, where sensei Naeelah Jardien and sensei Akhilesh Ishwarlall successfully completed their Dan gradings.
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Tlhabane Seeks Answers After Tragic Discovery
23 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Residents of Tlhabane are grappling with shock following the discovery of a young man’s body in a bushy area near Lebone Street, next to Bothibelo Flats.
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A Tragic Dawn on the R565
23 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A devastating pedestrian-vehicle accident claimed a life in the early hours of Thursday, 15 January 2026, on the R565 road between Ledig and Sun City.
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Spiking on the N4: Night-Time Danger Returns
16 January 2026
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – On 9 January 2026, Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire has warned motorists to be extra vigilant when driving at night following a worrying increase in vehicle spiking incidents.
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