Truck reversed into moving taxi A taxi driver was killed instantly this morning, 25 June 2013, when the vehicle he was driving plunged into a reversing truck. The accident happened just 5km outside Rustenburg on the R 24 Rustenburg/Johannesburg road. The truck driver allegedly reversed into the road unaware of the taxi that was coming […]
Read MoreCrime rate down in April With all the bad news going around lately it seems as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Rusties received news from ADT showing a welcome decrease in crime rates of Rustenburg. “Our statistics indicate that crime in Rustenburg and the surrounding areas have decreased since […]
Read MorePetrol bombing of Epol truck and Police successes The police registered cases of Attempted murder and malicious damage to property after a petrol bomb was thrown at Epol truck on Friday, 7 June 2013 at approximately 21:15. It is alleged that the truck was approaching corner Beneden and Molen streets when two petrol bombs were […]
Read MoreQuantum hijacked in Rustenburg We are all aware of the dangers that lurk all around us. Hijackings is one of those dangers that we should be so wary about. Police in Rustenburg have registered a case of car–hijacking after five unknown men and a woman who on Saturday, 25 May 2013 at about 05:00 in […]
Read MoreTwo men arrested for illegal possession of copper cable The police in Rustenburg arrested two suspects aged 18 and 29 for allegedly being in possession of illegal copper cables on Tuesday 14 May at about 15:00 in Rustenburg. According to the information, the police were on patrol and conducting a stop and search operation around […]
Read MoreTlhabane police are searching for ATM bombers Tlhabane Police have launched a massive manhunt for 10 suspects who are thought to be responsible for two Absa Automated teller machines (ATM) that were bombed at Tlhabane Township outside Rustenburg, in the early hours of the morning, 1 May 2013 at about 02:00. It is allegedly that […]
Read MoreMarikana robbery and attempted murder The Marikana Police are investigating a case of attempted murder and armed robbery after a 40-year-old victim was shot by two unknown suspects. The incident occurred Friday 12 April 2013 at about 20:00. It is alleged that the victim was together with his friend walking home from work. They met the […]
Read MoreAnother police success story Every now and then it’s nice to hear same positive news with all the negativity going round. The SAPS in Rustenburg area is really hitting a great success rate! Many positive success stories are coming forth showing that we can rest assure and have faith in our police. Even if we […]
Read MoreCrime picks up on farms outside Rustenburg There has been a series of burglaries and robberies over the last month in the farm district of Naauwpoort somewhat 35 Km out of Rustenburg. Herman Bals reported a house breaking – late afternoon, Thursday, 28 February 2013. Clothing and tools were stolen. Another burglary took place on […]
Read MoreGang rape in Tlhabane The police in Tlhabane are searching for six suspects who gang raped a 31-year-old victim on Friday 29 March 2013 at about 23:30 in Tlhabane, Rustenburg. It is alleged that the victim was walking along the street with her boyfriend when they were confronted by six suspects who were drunk and […]
Read MorePartially burnt fetus found It is hard to think of the unspeakable things people can do. One of those things that were reported from Letlhabile, only somewhat 70 Km from Rustenburg, was that of a stillborn baby that was partially burned beyond recognition. A police vehicle patrolling around Letlhabile responded to a scene where […]
Read MoreBe secure The world we live in is unfortunately littered in crime. You hear about house break-ins almost weekly. Safety is one of the essential factors that we need to take into careful consideration. Rustenburg is unfortunately no exception. Statistics of April 2011 to March 2012 show that there were 1 391 reported burglaries at residential premises and […]
Read MoreA while ago a black guy came into Rusties’s offices wanting to find out more about the advertising packages that we offer. He said that his “brother” has a courier business and wants to advertise. I gave him all the necessary information with all the paperwork and he said he’ll get back to me. He […]
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