RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Rustenburg has engaged with the Provincial Spokesperson for Public Works, Freddy Sonakile, to urgently escalate the matter of deteriorating road infrastructure in Rustenburg to the MEC for Public Works for immediate intervention. The road infrastructure in wards 35 and 36 is in a dire state and urgently requires government intervention. Key provincial roads, including the R104 (Old Pretoria Road), R509, and the main road between Magaliesberg and Derby, are riddled with potholes and unsafe intersections, causing significant damage to vehicles and posing serious dangers to motorists.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – The Acting Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 Commissioner, Brigadier Mamotsamai Ntoagae, has welcomed the direct imprisonment of 27-year-old Karabo Mlambo and 29-year-old Keabetswe Dinake, who were sentenced by the Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 16 May.
According to Rustenburg police Spokesperson, Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, the two convicted individuals were part of a group suspected of terrorising members of the community along the busy Lebone Street, leading towards Rustenburg Noord.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Members of the public were invited last week Tuesday and Wednesday by the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB), in collaboration with the Office of the Speaker of Rustenburg Local Municipality to attend public participation sessions at the Rustenburg Civic Centre. 
The purpose was to engage residents from all 45 wards on proposed changes to municipal ward delimitations ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police in Tlhabane have confirmed that an inquest docket has been opened following a tragic incident in Rustenburg North, in which a young child lost her life in a fire. 
The case is currently under investigation by Detective Sergeant David Kgokong of Tlhabane SAPS.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police in Tlhabane are investigating a case of murder following the death of an unidentified man who was allegedly assaulted by members of the community in Lefaragatlhe.
The incident occurred on Saturday, 10 May, at around 07:00, along Boikanyo Road in the Nyeneng section of Lefaragatlhe. Police were alerted to the scene and, upon arrival, found the local Protection Services and the ambulance already in attendance. Paramedics declared the victim deceased on the scene.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - News of disruption at the offices of Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) spread like the proverbial wildfire on Monday morning, 12 May.
In a display of severe dissatisfaction, workers of RLM gathered in the parking area of the main office building on the corner of Beyers Naude and Nelson Mandela Drive, demanding salaries in accordance with the grading of the municipality. The workers did not engage in strike action, but obtained a permit to “picket” for a period of two hours, whereafter they dispersed and returned to duty. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - SWARTRUGGENS - Tshepang Motseretsere Sepinara (22), an illegal immigrant from Lesotho, appeared before the Swartruggens Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 2 May, for possession of suspected stolen cattle. 
He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Wednesday, 21 May.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Despite what many citizens and certainly members of public in our town deem to be a glaring lack of service delivery by municipalities across the province, the draft budget proposals presented by a number of municipalities across South Africa for 2025/26 reveal that residents can expect a significant increase in tariffs - across the board.

RUSTENBURG HERALD- RUSTENBURG – Motorists can now breathe a sigh of relief, following the announced fuel price decrease, which came into effect on Wednesday, 7 May.
According to available information, the decrease was owed to weaker international oil prices, and the resilient performance of the Rand.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The introduction of the new North West Liquor Licensing Amendment Act, came into effect on 1 April, replacing the Liquor Act 27 of 1989 (legally ceasing on 31 March). 
Under the updated regulations, liquor stores may now operate from 09:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and public holidays, and from 08:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and Saturdays. 
Supermarkets that sell wine are permitted to trade from 08:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Saturday, and from 09:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and public holidays. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MOGWASE - In continuous efforts to address illegal mining and other related offences, a total of 21 accused appeared in the Brits and Mogwase Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday, 24 April, for contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002.
 The suspects, with ages ranging from 21 to 41, were apprehended during Vala Umgodi operations executed on Wednesday, 23 and Thursday, 24 April, in Witrandjie village near Sun City as well as Majakaneng village. Out of 21 accused, three were found guilty by the Brits Magistrate’s Court and sentenced to six months imprisonment or a fine of R2 000, wholly suspended. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - In a statement issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in North West, authorities expressed deep concern in regard to the number of rape cases that have been reported across the province.
These incidents have taken place in mostly townships, rural villages and on farms. 
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police, Major General Patrick Asaneng, has called on all community leaders, social activists, faith-based leaders, and gender and rights groups from across all communities to join hands to address what is clearly "a pandemic afflicting society".