RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the 20 years’ direct imprisonment sentenced imposed by the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on 45-year-old Kagiso Josias Selomane, who was convicted on nine counts of fraud for posing as a lawyer. Investigations revealed that between 2011 and 2015, Selomane masqueraded as a legal practitioner in courts across the North West and Johannesburg. He misled victims into believing that he was a qualified lawyer who could represent them in divorce and labour matters, and even pretended to be an executor of a major bank.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – The Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) has issued a warning to members of the public about a scam that is doing the rounds.
In a statement issued on Monday, 15 September, the municipality said they had been made aware of fraudulent messages circulating, demanding payment into an Absa account (Account number 9400922043) under the name “RLM Creditors Control Revenue Department” and requesting proof of payment via WhatsApp or email.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Rustenburg welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent acknowledgement of the collapse of municipal services during his oversight visit to the North West. The President has finally said what the DA has been warning about for years that municipalities in this province, including Rustenburg, are crippled by mismanagement, corruption, and failed service delivery under ANC rule. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - PHOKENG - The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Phokeng has launched an investigation into a case of murder following the death of a 32-year-old man, originally from Mpumalanga and residing at Boshoek Informal Settlement. According to Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, on Saturday, 6 September, the victim was brought to the Phokeng Health Centre with severe injuries consistent with a sjambok assault.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Verlede week is twee afleggingskennisgewings, wat meer as 'n duisend werke in gedrang laat, uitgereik deur Glencore Operations South Africa. Die twee artikel 189-kennisgewings is geldig by die Rhovan-myn en nog een by die maatskappy se hoofkantoor. Volgens die maatskappy is die redes vir die voorgenome afleggings die volgehoue swak marktoestande, internasionale oorproduksie en aanhoudende lae kommoditeitspryse, tesame met SuidAfrika se eie strukturele krisisse soos hoë elektrisiteitskoste, koolstofbelasting, en 'n spoorwegstelsel wat eenvoudig nie meer funksioneer nie.

RUSTENBURG HERALD – CHANENG - A tactical and crime intelligence led operation by Phokeng K9, led to the arrest of five  uspects on Wednesday afternoon, 3 September, for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition at Mafenya Section, Chaneng Village, outside Rustenburg. Col Adéle Myburgh, North West Police spokesperson said: “Acting on a tip-off, the members approached a suspicious Audi Q3 motor vehicle that was found parked next to the road with the bonnet opened.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - A recent StatsSA’s survey (Victims of Crime) shows a worsening crime crisis, with sexual offences nearly tripling since 2020/21 and communities feeling unsafe and mistrustful.
The DA condemns SAPS’ ongoing failure to provide effective policing as concerning increases can be seen in serious crimes such as sexual offences, where instances have spiked from 25 000 cases in 2020/21 to a shocking 73 000 cases in 2024/25.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police in the North West have, during the weekly High-Density Operation Shanela 2 operations, arrested 1 241 suspects for a variety of crimes ranging from burglaries at residential and non-residential premises, aggravated robberies, murders, rapes, dealing in and possession of drugs, driving under the influence of liquor, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and illicit mining - among others.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - With Braai Day around the corner, South Africa’s favourite social activity, there was no time like to present to “invest” in some (or all) of the spices, sauce or meat packs from the Jacques Kallis range.
President Hyper, now recognised as one of Rustenburg’s top shopping destinations, in the spirit of community, launched their “Fly with Jacques Kallis” competition in May. One winner was drawn at the end of June, at the end of July and again at the end of August, after purchasing any of the products in the Jacques Kallis range.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MOGWASE - On Tuesday, 19 August the South African Police Service in Mogwase, led by Station Commander Col Raphata, in partnership with the North West Provincial Firearm Control Office, held an awareness campaign at Machama Community Hall in Manamakgotheng Village. The initiative, according to Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, followed complaints about a shop at Moruleng Mall reportedly selling toy guns that look similar to real firearms.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MADIKWE - The South African Police Service in Madikwe has welcomed the sentencing of 47-year-old Boiki William Modimokwane to 10-years direct imprisonment for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) in a domestic violence related matter. According to information received from Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, the incident was reported on 31 August 2024, after a woman was assaulted following an argument with Modimokwane.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police have launched an investigation into an incident and the circumstances that led to the shooting and discovery of five male bodies at an open cast mine in Tlhatlaganyane Village, in the policing precinct of Sun City police station. According to information received from Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, North West police spokesperson, a multi-disciplinary team was dispatched to the scene, to gather information and evidence that would not only help unravel the cause of the murders, but also help identify the perpetrators.