Innovation needed to improve water use
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – The Department of Water and Sanitation says it remains occupied with the business of finding innovative ways to promote more efficient use of water.
Retailers faced by increased risk in armed robberies over the festive season
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - “With an alarming figure of 52 armed robberies on SA businesses each day, retailers are aware that over the festive season they face an increased risk. During this period there is a significant rise in the flow of cash with the promise of year-end bonuses and savings for festive preparations and gift purchases,” says Richard Phillips, joint CEO of Cash Connect Management Solutions.
SCA rules Pistorius guilty of murder
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – After months of anticipation, the Bloemfontein Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius’ conviction of culpable homicide be scaled up to murder.
Petrol one cent more expensive in December
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – Motorists can expect to pay a full one cent more per litre of both 93 and 95 octanes of petrol in the coming festive season, whilst those using 0.05% and 0.005% diesel will see a price decrease of 3.8 and 1.8 cents per litre, respectively.
Suspects bomb ATMs over weekend
BONUS – RUSTENBURG – The Rustenburg Herald was told on Monday, 30 November, that three suspects allegedly succeeded in bombing two ATM machines inside the Pick n Pay in Leyds Street at around 02:00 on Saturday, 28 November.