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Royal Bafokeng Nation scam alert
RUSTENBURG HERALD - PHOKENG – In a statement issued on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) has warned members of the community and businesses of fraudulent messages currently circulating on WhatsApp and possibly other platforms. These messages falsely claim to come from the Royal Bafokeng Administration (RBA) or the RBN and ask for payments for meetings, registrations, documents or similar activities, often targeting companies and business owners.
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Inquest opened - two toddlers found dead
RUSTENBURG HERALD - MANTSERRE – Two toddlers were found dead in a vehicle that was awaiting repairs in Mantserre Village this past weekend.
The police in Mogwase have opened two inquest cases following the death of the two minor children on Sunday, 25 January. According to information received from Rustenburg police spokesperson, W/O Ofentse Mokgadi, the deceased, aged four and three respectively, were discovered inside a Mercedes-Benz motor vehicle that was not in use and awaiting repairs.
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Alleged land invaders neutralised in Boitekong
RUSTENBURG HERALD - BOITEKONG - On Friday, 23 January, Rustenburg Local Municipality carried out a demolition operation in Boitekong targeting illegally erected structures resulting from unlawful land occupation within the municipal jurisdiction.
“The municipality wishes to state clearly that this action was undertaken lawfully, responsibly, and in the interest of protecting the broader community. While the municipality fully acknowledges the socio-economic pressures faced by many residents, including the ongoing demand for housing and access to land, illegal land occupation cannot be permitted as it undermines orderly development, public safety, and sustainable service delivery.
