RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – Motorists using the N4, especially between Brits Plaza and Rustenburg, have been issued an urgent warning to be on the lookout for rock throwers.
According to Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire, reports have surfaced of rocks being thrown at vehicles along this stretch, putting motorists’ lives at risk.
Duo in court for murder of elderly couple
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – Two suspects appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 19 June, facing two counts of murder, after they allegedly murdered an elderly couple at a parking lot at a well-known shopping Centre in Rustenburg.
Kruger Street bridge opens early as N4 upgrade hits major milestone
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The major upgrade of the N4 between Buffelspoort and Dr Moroka interchanges has reached a key milestone, with the Kruger Street bridge set to reopen nearly a month ahead of schedule this Wednesday, 25 June, says Charmaine van Wyk - spokesperson of the Bakwena N1N4 - who spoke to Waldie Volschenk of Rustenburg Herald on Tuesday morning.
Vehicles linked to serious crime recovered
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Monday, 16 June, the South African Police Service conducted a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven operation at a residential property on Klopper Street, Rustenburg.
During the operation, police discovered two vehicles believed to be linked to serious criminal cases, including business robberies that occurred at a well-known casino in Rustenburg. One of the vehicles - a white Mercedes-Benz CLA45 - was circulated by the Randburg Police, while the second vehicle, a VW Caddy, is sought by Brooklyn SAPS.
Illegal gun recovered following intelligence driven operation in Koster
RUSTENBURG HERALD – KOSTER - On Monday, 16 June, police in Koster swiftly arrested a 33-year-old male suspect for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, following a successful intelligence-driven operation in Reagile Location.
According to Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, police Spokesperson in Rustenburg, it is alleged that police received a tip-off about an individual, who was believed to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm at a residence in the Downbase section of Reagile.
Swift arrests after brutal killing of couple
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police in Rustenburg have launched a manhunt following the brutal killing of an elderly couple in the parking lot of a shopping centre on Saturday afternoon, 14 June.
According to Provincial Police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh, preliminary reports suggest that the couple was fatally shot after a confrontation ensued with the occupants of a white Kia Rio without number plates.
Munisipale begroting 2025/26 - hoe raak dit jou sak?
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Soos gewoonlik hierdie tyd van die jaar, trek al wat Rustenburger is se bors toe van benoudheid - ja die langverwagte Rustenburgse Munisipale begroting van 2025/26 met tariewe wat normaalweg net een pad ken en dit is opwaarts!
Nuwe tariewe wat vanaf 1 Julie 2025 gehef gaan word is onlangs aangekondig en ‘n mens sal effens optimisties moet wees om te hoop dat die RLM sy verbruikers genadig sal wees met tariefverhogings wat min of meer inflasiekoersgedrewe is - die amptelike inflasiekoers is immers net 2.8%.
Man dies after brawl over a car
RUSTENBURG HERALD - MOGWASE - The Police in Mogwase have launched a murder investigation following the tragic death of a 37-year-old man who succumbed to injuries sustained during an alleged assault.
According to information received from Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, 7 June, at the suspect’s residence in Unit 8, Mogwase.
Municipal Budget 2025/26 - how are you affected?
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - As usual around this time of the year most consumers have an extra frown or two on the forehead in anticipation of new municipal tariffs in terms of the RLM annual budget of 2025/26.
It’s old hat that consumer tariffs know only one way and that is up! New tariffs that will be charged in terms of the RLM annual budget 2025/26 are as follows: (One will have to be somewhat optimistic to hope that the Rustenburg Municipality will show consumers a little bit of mercy with tariffs that are more or less equal to the inflation rate which is currently only 2.8%).
Rustenburg-munisipaliteit - waterverliese van 51%
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Die AfriForum-tak in Rustenburg het aan die Rustenburg Plaaslike Munisipaliteit se openbare deelnameproses vir sy geïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan (GOP) deelgeneem en ernstig beswaar aangeteken teen verskeie diensleweringskwessies.
Ingevolge artikel 152 van die Grondwet het AfriForum nie net skriftelike insette gelewer nie, maar die dokument ook persoonlik aan die munisipale bestuurder se sekretaris oorhandig.
Lengthy term for murder convict: Ikemeleng township
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Friday, 30 May, the Rustenburg Regional Court sentenced 38-year-old Andries Boy Boy Baloyi to 12 years’ imprisonment for the murder of a 32-year-old man.
The incident occurred in June 2022 at Ikemeleng informal settlement in Kroondal.According to court evidence, Baloyi and the victim were part of a group gambling outside a well-known local tavern when an argument broke out. The dispute was reportedly over R50 and a dice board.
Suspected rhino poacher nabbed in Rustenburg
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - A 41-year-old Mozambican man was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, 3 June, after police and local farmers worked together to stop a vehicle believed to be linked to rhino poaching at Lindleyspoort, near Boshoek.
According to information received from Rustenburg police spokesperson, Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, the man was found with an unlicensed 375 hunting rifle, five bullets, and three sharp knives.