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Harsh sentence for convicted serial rapist

BONUS - RUSTENBURG – The Rustenburg Regional Court recently sentenced 43-year-old Mziwoxolo Zozi to 85 years imprisonment on seven rape cases and for possession of an unlicensed firearm.
He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000).

According to provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh, the sentencing emanated from incidents wherein Zozi raped women aged between 17 and 34 in Rustenburg, Phokeng, Mooinooi and Marikana between April 2018 and July 2022.

SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane 2025 launches with #Twenty20Thrive theme

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The iconic SPAR Women's Challenge Tshwane is thrilled to announce the official launch of its 2025 edition, set to bring communities together on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at SuperSport Park, Centurion, starting at 14:00.
This year, the beloved race embraces the empowering theme, #Twenty20Thrive, encouraging women across all walks of life to embrace their journey of growth and well-being.

19 Police officers in province complete training as sign language interpreters

BONUS - POTCHEFSTROOM - In order to promote effective communication between communities and the South African Police and in particular the country's many people struggling with poor hearing, a new initiative has been developed by the SA police.
During a special ceremony in Potchefstroom earlier this month, the Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, handed over certificates to 20 members who were trained as sign language interpreters.

Soccer tournament held in Lefaragatlha

BONUS - PHOKENG - The Tsogapele Foundation recently hosted its first-U/23 Soccer Tournament at the Lefaragatlha Sports Ground in Phokeng village.
The highly anticipated event featured eight talented teams in a thrilling Top 8 format, marking the beginning of what is set to be an annual celebration of sports and community spirit.

Safer School Awareness programme at Waterkloof Hills Secondary School

BONUS - RUSTENBURG -The Rustenburg police, in partnership with key stakeholders, successfully conducted a Safer Schools Awareness Programme at Waterkloof Hills Secondary School on Thursday morning, 15 May. The event brought together various role players including Public Safety (Traffic and Disaster Management), Department of Health, and the Rustenburg Local Municipality (Office of the Mayor).