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.

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.

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.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MOGWASE - On Tuesday, 19 August the South African Police Service in Mogwase, led by Station Commander Col Raphata, in partnership with the North West Provincial Firearm Control Office, held an awareness campaign at Machama Community Hall in Manamakgotheng Village. The initiative, according to Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, followed complaints about a shop at Moruleng Mall reportedly selling toy guns that look similar to real firearms.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MADIKWE - The South African Police Service in Madikwe has welcomed the sentencing of 47-year-old Boiki William Modimokwane to 10-years direct imprisonment for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) in a domestic violence related matter. According to information received from Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, the incident was reported on 31 August 2024, after a woman was assaulted following an argument with Modimokwane.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police have launched an investigation into an incident and the circumstances that led to the shooting and discovery of five male bodies at an open cast mine in Tlhatlaganyane Village, in the policing precinct of Sun City police station. According to information received from Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, North West police spokesperson, a multi-disciplinary team was dispatched to the scene, to gather information and evidence that would not only help unravel the cause of the murders, but also help identify the perpetrators.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Police in the North West Province, working with other law enforcement agencies, conducted high-density, intelligence-led, joint law enforcement operations under Operation Shanela 2 throughout the province between Monday, 11 and Sunday, 17 August.
The operations, according to North West Police spokesperson, Col Adéle Myburgh, included the setting of 11 roadblocks, searching of 443 premises, 3 004 persons and 1 197 vehicles.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - ZEERUST - A recent accident involving an elephant at the Impodimo Lodge at the Madikwe Game Reserve, where a French tourist, Lionel Budieu from Nice, was injured, has made national headlines.
Earlier reports suggested that on Sunday, 10 August, a female elephant charged at tourists, leaving the French national with a wound in his right arm and a broken leg. Before the incident, a tour guide noticed guests following elephants and cautioned them that this could anger the animals.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MOGWASE- The Moses Kotane Local Municipality recently hosted the District Thuntsha Lerole Phase 5 Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in Mogwase.
According to the Municipality, Phase 5 Thuntsha Lerole accelerated service delivery programe aims to address critical service delivery challenges by integrating various government departments and stakeholders to provide essential services directly to communities.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – 28-year-old Tebogo “Manyoka” Diale and 19-year-old Simphiwe Dube are scheduled to make their second appearance before the Koster Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 14 August, for a formal bail application.
According to Rustenburg police spokesperson, Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, the two first appeared briefly in court on Friday, 8 August, on charges of possession of explosives and unlawful possession of ammunition.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Thursday, 7 August, the Rustenburg Local Municipality experienced an incident of security compromise (a cyber-attack) in that there had been an unauthorised access to or acquisition of information into the municipality ICT network systems. As a matter of fact, this incident not only had an impact on the administration of the municipality, but also poses a challenge in the delivery of services to the community.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - "ActionSA notes with extreme concern the alleged hacking of the Rustenburg Local Municipality's IT network. This incident occurs against the backdrop of ActionSA laying criminal charges against the Municipal Manager for alleged fraud and corruption, raising serious questions about potential links between the two events," said Thabo Nkashe, Action SANW Provincial Chairperson in a media release on Friday last week.