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Platinum Weekly newspaper | Hartbeespoortdam – Police are investigating a case of murder and an inquest after a married couple was found dead at a smallholding in Melodie during the early hours of Friday, 11 September 2026.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Police have warned e-hailing commuters to exercise extra caution following several reported crimes involving female passengers in Rustenburg. According to warrant officer Ofentse Mokgadi, the reported incidents include robbery and sexual assault. Investigations are continuing.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – The Bafokeng Regional Court in Tlhabane sentenced 31-year-old scholar transport driver Odirile Modise to eight years’ direct imprisonment on Thursday, 27 August 2026, after finding him guilty of raping his girlfriend.
If you have information about suspected arson, report it to SAPS. Remember, you’ll need to provide a sworn statement and possibly testify in court. Arson is a serious crime, involving the intentional burning of someone else’s property.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Four people were killed and another seriously injured when a car collided with a bus in Rustenburg on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
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