RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Bakwena, the concessionaire responsible for the N1N4 route, is dedicated to maintaining and upgrading its road network to ensure the safety and convenience of travellers. 
The recent impact of climate change, particularly heavy rainfall, has necessitated constant maintenance to meet international engineering standards. Under the concession contract with SANRAL, Bakwena engages in both periodic and routine maintenance, as well as upgrade works. Toll collections play a vital role in funding these initiatives, as no financial support is provided by the National Treasury.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Tuesday, 6 February, a successful intelligence driven operation by the Tlhabane police led to the arrest of two Nigerian nationals aged 28 & 31 years old for possession of drugs at Rustenburg Noord in Napoleon Street. 
It is alleged that upon the arrival of the police at the house, both suspects were busy packaging Nyaope in one of the bedrooms in preparation for an anticipated bulk sale.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Monday, 27 November 2023, 86 employees were involved in an accident associated with the personnel conveyance at Impala Rustenburg’s 11 Shaft. 
Tragically and subsequent to this devastating accident, 13 employees lost their lives. In addition, 73 employees were injured, several of whom are receiving ongoing rehabilitation, care and support from the Company. The in loco inspection was conducted and associated instructions from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (“DMRE”) were received during December 2023, with the 11 Shaft site returned to Implats to proceed with further investigations, as well as to begin the necessary repairs to the damaged infrastructure at the site — under the direction of the DMRE.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Acting District Commissioner of Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2, Brigadier Mmamotsamai Ntoagae, has welcomed the 10 years imprisonment imposed on Katlego Phillip Ngaletsane (33) by the Swartruggens Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
Ngaletsane was sentenced for raping a 33-year-old woman on Monday, 16 January 2023. The court heard that the accused and his friend were at a tavern at Borolelo Location, Swartruggens.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Werkgewers in die Platinstad word gemaan om versigtig, indien nie effens skepties nie te kyk na sieknotas van personeel wat in die afgelope tyd weens 'n verskeidenheid van die normale reeks siektetoestande by werkgewers ingehandig word. 
Personeel van 'n bekende plaaslike spesialis het Dinsdagoggend aan Rustenburg Herald gesê dat vervalste sieknotas van 'n verskeidenheid plaaslike dokters etlike weke indien nie maande reeds nie die ronde doen.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Acting Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 Commissioner, Brigadier Mamotsamai Ntoagae and her management team welcomed the sentencing of Sithandile Ndlobethi (36) to life imprisonment by the Bafokeng Magistrate Court for brutally assaulting his wife to death with a sjambok at their residence in Freedom Park. 
It is alleged that in January 2023 the couple had an argument and Ndlobethi accused his wife for cheating on him and he repeatedly assaulted her with a sjambok until she lost consciousness, Sergeant Ofentse Mokgadi - SAPS Spokesperson in the Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 told Rustenburg Herald. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The enhanced Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela conducted in the Province between Monday, 22 and Sunday, 28 January 2024, led to the arrest of 885 suspects for various offences according to Police Spokesperson Sergeant Ofentse Mogadi said. 
The arrests were made for drug related offences, illegal dealing in liquor, driving under the influence of liquor, possession of firearms and ammunition, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, murder, robbery at business and residential premises, burglaries, malicious damage to property and rape, among others. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - For the second time in just over five months, Rustenburg is reeling with shock after an alleged former senior employee of a local mining company was shot and killed by unknown attackers on the R104 east of Rustenburg. 
It is alleged that a 48-year-old man was shot and killed by two unknown assailants at the corner of the R104 and 4th Avenue in Waterfall East between 06:30 and 07:00 last Thursday, 25 January. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Electricity consumers in Rustenburg who may feel that they have been inconvenienced by the Rustenburg Municipality's alleged under performance in terms of its electricity distribution services and practices for years, don't have to be concerned that their concerns may go unnoticed or disregarded by the authorities. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The fight against crime in rural areas is making progress after police have arrested seven suspects in two separate incidents. 
In the first incident reported on Saturday, 13 January 2024, information was received by Lehurutshe Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STES), leading to a cattle post in Nietverdiend where five Bonsmara cattle were found without brand marks. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Residents of Rustenburg Local Municipality are hereby notified of an emergency scheduled repair for the entire Vaalkop Water Treatment Plant supplied by Magalies Water. 
The repair is expected to take place on Thursday, 25th January 2024 from 06:00 to Friday, 26 January at 06:00. 
The repair is expected to take up to 24 hours. 
As a result of this scheduled repair, consumers in certain areas of Rustenburg may experience reduced water pressure or even a complete water outage during this period.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Three men between the ages of 32 and 57 have appeared in the Tlhabane Magistrates' Court on charges of being in possession of unwrought gold bearing material this week. 
Gideon Gaotingwe Mangope, (57), Mahlatse Manyaka, ( 32) and Monnaotsile Christop Lebuowane, (38) have appeared in the Tlhabane Magistrates' Court on Monday, 15 January, following their arrest for possession of illegal unwrought gold bearing material.