BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The Executive Mayor Cllr Shiela Mabale-Huma on Friday, 21 November, joined communities, civil society organisations, and local leaders in a march against Gender-based Violence. 
The march sent a clear message that the city stands united in saying NO to violence, NO to abuse, and NO to the violation of human rights.

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - We are pleased to announce the last two finalists in this year's art competition - which is now in the last stretch - leading up to the Grand Judging and prize-giving scheduled for the first week in December. The two overall winners will be announced in Rustenburg Herald of 10 December. Thus without further ado - the names of the very last two finalists of this year's art competition going into our hat - 10-year-old Aasiya Adam of Zinniaville, Rustenburg and Elizma Coetsee with her stunning entry submitted earlier this year. 

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The SPAR Proteas will kickstart 2026 with a SPAR Challenge three-test match series against Vitality Roses in January at Ellis Park Indoor Arena in Johannesburg. The last time South Africa faced England at home was back in 2023 during the Quad Series in Cape Town before facing them again during the Netball World Cup in the same year at the same venue.

BONUS - RUSTENBURG - World Diabetes Day was celebrated on Friday, 14 November, and civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost potential. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has called on the South African government to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugary drinks from 11% to 20%, to help curb sugary drinks consumption and reduce the financial burden on the health system.