RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Die AfriForumtak in Rustenburg het op 11 Julie altesaam 15 ton teer gebruik om die verbrokkelende pad op die hoek van Coetzerstraat en Watervallaan in die industriële gebied te herstel.
Twee 25 liter dromme ss60 Bitumen is ook gebruik om hierdie gedeelte van die pad veiliger vir motoriste te maak.
“Double-crossing” coming soon
Motorists travelling on the Bakwena N1N4 on a regular basis will be pleased to know that without question the busiest road in the entire North West Province will soon “sport” a dual carriageway in both directions between Pretoria right up to Rustenburg and even further west towards Zeerust. Currently, the so-called “dualling” project has made considerable progress and will reach the Rustenburg section within weeks,
Watwou - WA van Zyl-saal nou skielik “weg”?
Gerugte dat die bekende WA van Zyl Gemeenskapsaal sowel as die munisipale woonstelle in Geelhoutpark skynbaar ‘n geruime tyd gelede aan ‘n prominente mynboumaatskappy in Rustenburg “verkoop” is of, trouens, in ‘n grondruil-transaksie tussen die maatskappy en die Rustenburg Munisipaliteit in kontraktuele rompslomp “verlore gegaan” het, het sedert verlede Dinsdag soos ‘n veldbrand versprei. Sover vasgestel kon word, is só ‘n transaksie hoegenaamd nie by wyse van ‘n Raadsbesluit deur die RLM bekragtig nie.
Heads roll at SABC after revenue-sharing deal came to light
RUSTENBURG HERALD - JOHANNESBURG - The SABC has fired two Senior Executives for allegedly hiding a multi-million Rand revenue-sharing agreement with an external company appointed to manage its SABC+ service.
In a statement from the SABC's corporate affairs and Marketing Head Mmoni Seapolelo, the broadcaster confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Ian Plaatjies and Head of Video Entertainment Merlin Naicker were relieved of their duties because of the contentious deal.
Bakwena on track with N4 “dualling” & maintenance projects
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd is pleased to share significant progress in enhancing the N1N4 route’s safety and travel experience.
With a dedicated investment of R300 million for 2024, Bakwena’s construction and maintenance efforts are already delivering improvements, ensuring safer and smoother journeys for all road users. Bakwena prioritises the safety of their road users and their experience of travelling the N1N4 route.
Spanish tourist trampled to death by elephant
RUSTENBURG HERALD - PILANESBERG - A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by an elephant herd in the Pilanesberg National Park just outside Rustenburg on Sunday.
The incident happened while the 43-year-old man was approaching an adult female elephant on foot in an attempt to get a better photograph of the animal.
Arrests made after murder of four-year-old boy
RUSTENBURG HERALD - BOITEKONG - A 31-year-old mother and her 26-year-old boyfriend were arrested last week Thursday, 4 July for the alleged murder of her four-year-old boy.
Reports revealed that, the couple allegedly killed the toddler last year and buried him in a shallow grave in the bushes on the outskirts of Boitekong. Subsequent to the incident, residents of Extension 4, became suspicious when they did not see the child anymore. According to information, the child was last seen by neighbours in July 2023. They started asking questions, but the mother would make up stories.
Thank you to our incredible paramedics
Your unwavering commitment and selfless dedication to saving lives and providing urgent care are nothing short of heroic.
In moments of crisis, you are the calm in the storm, the light in the darkest hours. Your compassion, resilience, and expertise make a profound difference in countless lives every single day.
Thank you for your tireless efforts, your strength, and your courage.
“Land & Sand” Album/EP Neil Sandilands
RUSTENBURG HERALD – RUSTENBURG - Neil Sandilands het beslis geen bekendstelling nodig nie. Na kykers hom leer ken het as Bart van 7de Laan-faam met sy duiwe, het Neil intussen talle albums uitgereik en rolle vertolk in verskeie Hollywood-films. Terug op Suid-Afrikaanse bodem, het Neil en sy band hul nuwe landswye toer op 27 Junie afgeskop. Boonop is sy splinternuwe album, Land & Sand ook nou beskikbaar. Neil en die band tree op Dinsdag 9 Julie by Hedgehog’s Nest in Rustenburg op.
Death of construction workers still under investigation
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - In a tragic accident that occurred at Keystone Milling on Wednesday, 26 June at approximately 12:00, two construction workers paid with their lives when a wall collapsed onto them as they were working.
According to an employee of Keystone Milling, a maize production business, a private construction company was building a ramp and wall of approximately five meters high, when something that felt and sounded “like an earthquake” rocked the ground. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the wall next to the ramp had collapsed, trapping two of the workers under the rubble.
More than 500 arrested in Operation Shanela - fight against crime continues
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Police in the province, working together with other law enforcement agencies, continue to put suspects behind bars through Operation Shanela. This after 580 suspects were apprehended between Monday, 24 to Sunday, 30 July 2024, for different crimes.
The suspects were arrested for robbery with aggravating cicrumstances, murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm and common, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglary at business and residential premises, driving under the influence of alcohol and many others.
NW under new leadership
RUSTENBURG HERALD - MAHIKENG - The newly-elected North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi, has announced his Members of the Executive Council (MECs) following the National and Provincial Elections on 29 May.
Mokgosi has appointed Madoda Sabatha as the North West MEC for Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, former ANCYL president, Collen Maine as North West MEC for Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, ANCYL provincial chairperson, Wessels Morweng as North West MEC for Department of Community Safety and Transport Management.