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Rustenburg Municipal Election Results

Provincial election results: We had our provincial elections on the 3rd of August 2016 and although some people just took it as just another public holiday, this election was probably one of the most important elections thus far. The complete results for Rustenburg: Top 3: African National Congress – ANC – 210 032 votes ( …

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The Economics of Breastfeeding

This year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week is “BREASTFEEDING: A Key to Sustainable Development”. It is linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Research has shown that breastfeeding has benefits not only for mothers and babies but also for economies. According to the recent Lancet Breastfeeding Series, the benefits of …

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An Evening at the Films – Forsaken Screening

Rustenburg An Evening at the Films – Forsaken Screening There is a new kid in town in the entertainment arena. Cross Kine opened in Rustenburg on 23 May 2015 at Agape Gemeente. Everyone was excited about going to this new cinema and even made sure to get their refreshments for the evening at the cinema …

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Police Arrest Six Suspects and Confiscate Drugs

Rustenburg Police arrest six suspects and confiscate drugs In a bid to curb the illicit drug trade, police arrested six alleged drug dealers and confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R8000 in Rustenburg. On Wednesday, 11 June 2014, members of K9 Phokeng embarked on a drug cleanup operation around the Rustenburg Police Cluster. …

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Police Arrest 16 People for Public Violence in Marikana

Rustenburg Police arrest 16 people for public violence in Marikana Police arrested at least 16 people on Tuesday, 13 May 2014 at approximately 13:30 for public violence at Mmaditlokwe informal settlement in Marikana. The community members blockaded roads with burning tyres and rubble in protest against apparent and recent blasts at the nearby Tharisa mine. They …

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Earthquake Hits Rustenburg

Earthquake Hits Rustenburg We always hear of terrible natural disasters that hit other countries, but in Rustenburg we are fortunate enough to not see great disasters. Earthquakes are something that we hear of but never experience. However, yesterday (10 December 2013) Rustenburg experienced a mild earthquake, measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale. Anglo American Platinum …

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Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RTT) Project Progress

Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RTT) Project Progress Rustenburg’s growing population comes with some challenges. One of these challenges is the traffic. Being caught in traffic can be very time consuming and frustrating. That is why the municipality launched the Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) project. The project has been running since early 2011 and the municipality gave …

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