Yet another case of murder Three cases of murder were reported to the Provincial Police over the weekend. One of these cases happened right here in Rustenburg. The victim, only known as Zukile Mlotywa (age unknown), was found lying dead in a pool of blood on the street at Mfidikwe. The deceased was discovered by […]

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Burnt human skull and bones found in bush A community member, who was allegedly fetching firewood in the bush outside Bokfontein village near Mooinooi, was shocked to find burnt human skull and bones in the field. The incident happened yesterday morning, Wednesday 26 June 2013. The incident was reported to the Brits police who attended […]

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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 […]

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Crime 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 […]

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Husband stabs his wife to death The Rustenburg Police have arrested a 27 old man who allegedly stabed his 27 year old wife with a knife on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at about 06:00 in the morning. It is alleged that the couple was from Johannesburg at the time of the incident and had an […]

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Petrol 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 […]

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Marikana murder and shooting The North West Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after two men aged 47 and 40 respectively were allegedly shot at Wonderkop hostel, Marikana at around midday on Monday, 03 June 2013. It is alleged that two unknown suspects arrived at the mine offices occupied by National […]

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Illegal mine strikes have consequences It has been said that our actions all have consequences.  Whether they will be good or bad is up to the decision we make.  The Illegal strike action at brought three of Glencore Xstrata’s chrome mines to a standstill will have definite consequences.  1 000 workers were allegedly fired on […]

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N4 at the Kloof off-ramp accident On 30 May 2013, at about 21:00, police attended the scene of an accident on the N4 road next to the Kloof off-ramp. A White Mercedes Truck and a Black City Golf were involved in the accident.  Allegedly the driver of the truck who was on his way to […]

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Rusties: Moving on and up They say change is like a holiday.  Rusties have moved to a new premises.  Being Rustenburg’s top online marketing and advertising company we decided to move our offices to a more accessible and safer district.  We will use this change as an inspiration to work even harder and to make […]

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Quantum 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 […]

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Mommy and baby needs Exclusive Nappy World has been in Rustenburg for nearly 16 years now.  They have always prided themselves in giving the best customer service possible with the widest range of quality baby goods.  They specialise in anything that a mother or baby might need.  They also have a strong focus on exclusive […]

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Two 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 […]

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A city that cares It has been said that Rustenburg is a city that cares.  Actions speak louder than words and the actions of the people of Rustenburg surely show that they definitely do care.  The past week (5 – 12 May) was hospice week.  Hospice hosted a campaign to gather food, clothing and blankets […]

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Anglo Platinum Revise their proposal On Friday 10 May, Anglo American Platinum announced a revised proposal to create a sustainable, competitive and profitable platinum business.  In January 2013, Anglo American Platinum Limited (“Anglo American Platinum” or “the Company”) announced its proposals to create a sustainable, competitive and profitable platinum business for the long term benefit […]

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Things are happening at Rustenburg Hoërskool Rustenburg Hoërskool is proud to give news on some of their Student’s latest accomplishments: Aliska Smit on Font Rare privilege for the Northwest High School Championships, held on 13 and 14 April. Marcel Janse van Rensburg from Rustenburg on Falcon’s Flight for the Northwest High School Championships, held on 13 and […]

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