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South Africa’s crime crisis worsening
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - A recent StatsSA’s survey (Victims of Crime) shows a worsening crime crisis, with sexual offences nearly tripling since 2020/21 and communities feeling unsafe and mistrustful.
The DA condemns SAPS’ ongoing failure to provide effective policing as concerning increases can be seen in serious crimes such as sexual offences, where instances have spiked from 25 000 cases in 2020/21 to a shocking 73 000 cases in 2024/25.
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Excavator confiscated at alleged illegal mining spot
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police in the North West have, during the weekly High-Density Operation Shanela 2 operations, arrested 1 241 suspects for a variety of crimes ranging from burglaries at residential and non-residential premises, aggravated robberies, murders, rapes, dealing in and possession of drugs, driving under the influence of liquor, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and illicit mining - among others.
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Braaing and flying with President Hyper and Jacques Kallis
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - With Braai Day around the corner, South Africa’s favourite social activity, there was no time like to present to “invest” in some (or all) of the spices, sauce or meat packs from the Jacques Kallis range.
President Hyper, now recognised as one of Rustenburg’s top shopping destinations, in the spirit of community, launched their “Fly with Jacques Kallis” competition in May. One winner was drawn at the end of June, at the end of July and again at the end of August, after purchasing any of the products in the Jacques Kallis range.
