Geagte Rustenburg-gemeenskap
As die oudste seun van Wilma en George [Koster], wil ek my waardering en respek aan almal uitspreek. Dit was ‘n hartseer-tyd vir ons gesin met die verlies van ons ouers, maar ek is oorweldig deur die ondersteuning en vriendelikheid van hierdie dorp. 
Dit was en sal ‘n lang reis vir ons wees en genesing sal seker ‘n ewigheid neem. Baie van julle het my persoonlik genader, en ek vra om verskoning as ek nie altyd dadelik geantwoord het nie.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Department of Home Affairs has announced that it is extending operating hours at its offices from 7 - 21 July 2025.
In a statement on Monday, 7 July, the department said the two-hour extension in operating hours will see offices close at 18:00 instead of 16:00.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - In its efforts to ensure that the right grant is paid to the right person, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), will continue to review social grants of targeted beneficiaries suspected to have other alternative sources of income that were not disclosed to SASSA.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The commissioning of a Digital Mammography x-ray machine on 25 June, brought excitement to hospital management and staff as patients will now get access to results within 72 hours. The procurement of the Digital Mammography x-ray machine will accelerate the turnaround time of mammography results for patients. The procurement of this machine will result in improved access to care for patients, as previously, they had to travel to Mahikeng Provincial hospital to access these services.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - TLHABANE - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the 18-year imprisonment sentence handed down by the Tlhabane Regional Court to 48-year-old Jankie Mankwe for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Phatsima Village. 
He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm and the court ordered his inclusion on the National Register for Sex Offenders,

RUSTENBURG HERALD - MABESKRAAL - A swift operationalisation of information by Mabeskraal Visible Policing members led to the arrest of six accused and subsequent appearance in the Mogwase Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 26 June, for stock theft and possession of suspected stolen livestock (22 goats) worth R34 000.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – Motorists using the N4, especially between Brits Plaza and Rustenburg, have been issued an urgent warning to be on the lookout for rock throwers.

According to Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire, reports have surfaced of rocks being thrown at vehicles along this stretch, putting motorists’ lives at risk.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG – Two suspects appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 19 June, facing two counts of murder, after they allegedly murdered an elderly couple at a parking lot at a well-known shopping Centre in Rustenburg.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The major upgrade of the N4 between Buffelspoort and Dr Moroka interchanges has reached a key milestone, with the Kruger Street bridge set to reopen nearly a month ahead of schedule this Wednesday, 25 June, says Charmaine van Wyk - spokesperson of the Bakwena N1N4 - who spoke to Waldie Volschenk of Rustenburg Herald on Tuesday morning. 

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - On Monday, 16 June, the South African Police Service conducted a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven operation at a residential property on Klopper Street, Rustenburg.
During the operation, police discovered two vehicles believed to be linked to serious criminal cases, including business robberies that occurred at a well-known casino in Rustenburg. One of the vehicles - a white Mercedes-Benz CLA45 - was circulated by the Randburg Police, while the second vehicle, a VW Caddy, is sought by Brooklyn SAPS.

RUSTENBURG HERALD – KOSTER - On Monday, 16 June, police in Koster swiftly arrested a 33-year-old male suspect for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, following a successful intelligence-driven operation in Reagile Location.
According to Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, police Spokesperson in Rustenburg, it is alleged that police received a tip-off about an individual, who was believed to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm at a residence in the Downbase section of Reagile.

RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The police in Rustenburg have launched a manhunt following the brutal killing of an elderly couple in the parking lot of a shopping centre on Saturday afternoon, 14 June.
According to Provincial Police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh, preliminary reports suggest that the couple was fatally shot after a confrontation ensued with the occupants of a white Kia Rio without number plates.