BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Despite an estimated R28–R42 billion being spent on policing, crisis counselling, emergency medical care, shelters and public messaging, violence in South Africa continues to rise. Bullying in schools and workplaces continues to climb (cyberbullying is increasing at twice the rate of in-person bullying) and femicide remains five times higher than the global average.
Public urged to be cautious during festive season
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - As the second phase of the Holiday Season of the Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela II starts, the police in the North West Province would like to urge the citizens to be cautious while at home, in shopping malls, at tourist attractions or travelling and utilising major freeways, provincial routes, and tourist corridors.
Stay financially disciplined this festive season
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The festive season is an eagerly anticipated, necessary break, but the December holidays can often feel like an emotional spending trap. Driven by the desire to give, to celebrate, and to make the most of the year-end, it’s easy to drop your financial guard.
Last Rustenburg Farmers Market for 2025
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The last Rustenburg Farmers Market for 2025 will be taking place on Saturday, 13 December from 09:00 - 15:00 at the Rustenburg Show Grounds - Agricultural Portion, McGregor Street, Rustenburg.
Exorbitant hikes at NW nature reserves condemned
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the North West is deeply alarmed by the extreme and unjustifiable tariff increases announced by the North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB), which are set to take effect on 1 December (today). The DA has analysed the new tariffs across all ten provincial nature reserves, including the Bojanala District, and uncovered increases that simply defy logic.








