RUSTENBURG HERALD - PHOKENG – In a statement issued on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) has warned members of the community and businesses of fraudulent messages currently circulating on WhatsApp and possibly other platforms. These messages falsely claim to come from the Royal Bafokeng Administration (RBA) or the RBN and ask for payments for meetings, registrations, documents or similar activities, often targeting companies and business owners.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MANTSERRE – Two toddlers were found dead in a vehicle that was awaiting repairs in Mantserre Village this past weekend.
The police in Mogwase have opened two inquest cases following the death of the two minor children on Sunday, 25 January. According to information received from Rustenburg police spokesperson, W/O Ofentse Mokgadi, the deceased, aged four and three respectively, were discovered inside a Mercedes-Benz motor vehicle that was not in use and awaiting repairs.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - BOITEKONG - On Friday, 23 January, Rustenburg Local Municipality carried out a demolition operation in Boitekong targeting illegally erected structures resulting from unlawful land occupation within the municipal jurisdiction.
“The municipality wishes to state clearly that this action was undertaken lawfully, responsibly, and in the interest of protecting the broader community. While the municipality fully acknowledges the socio-economic pressures faced by many residents, including the ongoing demand for housing and access to land, illegal land occupation cannot be permitted as it undermines orderly development, public safety, and sustainable service delivery.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – Rustenburg Local Municipality has informed its employees that the Municipality has officially implemented a Grade 7 salary scale for employees previously positioned at Grade 6, in accordance with the improved organisational structure, applicable collective agreements, and relevant labour legislation.
“This implementation represents a significant step towards improving the livelihoods, financial security, and morale of affected employees.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Since opening last week, the Rustenburg Herald has been inundated with complaints from disgruntled motorists, complaining about the state of roads in and around the Rustenburg City - which have been riddled with potholes - some of which, the only way to avoid them, is to endanger other motorists. Following these complaints the Rustenburg Herald editorial team posed the following questions to RLM concerning potholes, and this is their response: Issues raised: “There are certain roads in town where it is impossible to stay on the driver’s side of the street and cars have to swerve into the lane of oncoming traffic to avoid potholes. The situation is dire and becoming out of control.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - TLHABANE - The South African Police Service in Tlhabane is investigating a case of murder following the discovery of a decapitated body on Thursday, 15 January, at Lebone Street, next to Bothibelelo Flats.
According to W/O Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, Police were alerted by the Community Service Centre after members of the community found the body in a bushy area. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - As part of intensified efforts to ensure community safety, police  arrested four suspects for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition in separate incidents.
North West Police Spokesperson, Col Adéle Myburgh said in Rustenburg and Marikana, intelligence-led operations conducted on Thursday, 8 January 2026, and Friday, 9 January 2026, by a multidisciplinary team followed up on information regarding suspects allegedly involved in serious and violent crimes.

Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital (JSTH) is making an urgent appeal to members of the public to assist in locating the families or next of kin of the patients listed here. As part of the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that all patients are treated with dignity even after their passing, the hospital is reaching out to anyone who may have information regarding the above persons. “We urge anyone with knowledge of their relatives or next of kin to contact Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital at their earliest convenient time.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – Rustenburg Local Municipality has been made aware of fraudulent job advertisements and notifications circulating on social media platforms and community WhatsApp groups, claiming to offer employment opportunities within the municipality. The municipality says these job offers are not legitimate and have not been issued by the Rustenburg Local Municipality. The municipality does not request payment of any kind for employment or recruitment services - any communication requesting money, bank details, or personal information in exchange for a job is a scam.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - NKANENG - The police in Rustenburg has reached a significant advancement in the search for crime syndicates menacing the area. 
Crime Intelligence received a tip-off on Monday, 8 December, about suspects, who were allegedly involved in illegal mining, business robberies, extortion and other serious crimes within the area.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - KANANA - The police in Boitekong are investigating a case of murder following the death of a four-year-old child at Matalaneng Section, Kanana Village. Rustenburg Police spokesperson Ofentse Mokgadi said it is alleged that during the early hours of Monday, 8 December, a 30-year-old man was left alone with his four-year-old son. Upon returning, a family member found the man unconscious with injuries to his neck and chest, and the child lying motionless on a bed.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MOOINOOI - In a remarkable display of cooperation and resolve, the police in Mooinooi solidified the pursuit of safety in the community to neutralise the threat posed by illegal miners within the area.
A formidable team comprising of members from the Tactical Response Team (TRT), Public Order Policing (POP) and Visible Policing (VISPOL) commenced with an operation on Friday, 12 December.