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Two arrested after police find shallow grave in Mmakau
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Two arrested after police find shallow grave in Mmakau

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Mmakau, Brits – A 33-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man are expected to appear in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16 November 2026, on a charge of concealment of birth. North West police spokesp

RPS Security offers 24/7 protection for homes and businesses
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RPS Security offers 24/7 protection for homes and businesses

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – In today's world, peace of mind is priceless. Whether you're protecting your family, your home or your business, having a trusted security partner can make all the difference. Based in Rustenburg,

Five years behind bars for Phokeng man who assaulted girlfriend
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Five years behind bars for Phokeng man who assaulted girlfriend

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Phokeng – The Tlhabane Magistrates’ Court sentenced Sipho Johannes Masuku (33) to five years’ direct imprisonment on Friday, 23 October 2026, for assaulting his girlfriend and leaving her seriously injured. Ma

Two pangolins rescued from BMW boot at Waterfall Mall
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Two pangolins rescued from BMW boot at Waterfall Mall

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Two live pangolins were rescued from the boot of a white BMW at Waterfall Mall on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Police arrested four suspects, aged 38 to 51, after intercepting the car in the mall’s pa

Hawks lift the lid on R200,000 in fake sealant
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Hawks lift the lid on R200,000 in fake sealant

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A tip-off about suspected counterfeit automotive sealant being sold from a Rustenburg house led the Hawks to seize goods valued at R200,000 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Hawks spokesperson lieute

Traffic officer killed by suspected drunk driver
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Traffic officer killed by suspected drunk driver

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Fourteen years of service ended in tragedy when provincial inspector (PI) Rendani Maluta (41) was struck and killed by a bakkie while on duty on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. According to the North We

COURT ESCAPE RAISES ALARM
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COURT ESCAPE RAISES ALARM

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A suspect who escaped from custody at the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court has been rearrested, while the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for court operations to be temporarily