BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The countdown has begun! Next month between 18 – 24 May South Africa will make motorsport history as it hosts the South African Safari Rally - Round 3 of the prestigious World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) for the first time ever. The inaugural event, presented by event partner, Toyota Gazoo Racing, is no ordinary event. It’s a global spotlight moment - and South Africa is ready to shine.
Murder cases in Swartruggens and Marikana
RUSTENBURG HERALD - SWARTRUGGENS/MARIKANA - Police in Swartruggens are investigating two counts of attempted murder following a violent domestic incident in Borolelo Township that occurred on Monday, 21 April.
It is alleged that a 29-year-old suspect attacked his 85-year-old grandmother with a knife after she attempted to reprimand him for causing a disturbance in the street. The suspect reportedly stabbed her twice in the neck and once in the face.
Advanced Trauma Competent Care training
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Louise Wilkinson is the founder of Pumpkin Ministries and together with her late husband, Mark, the organisation has been taking in children since 2008. She is mom to 8 children, some of whom are biological, adopted or fostered.
In Louise’s teen years, her parents became full time caregivers to 10 children at William Clark Gardens Children's Home. This provided insight and firsthand experience on what it was like to grow up labelled a “home child”. It has fuelled her passion to place children into forever families and help support children centres. Among Louise’s many credentials, she is an Affiliate Trainer and trained in Trauma Competent Care by Trauma Free World in Cincinnati Ohio.
Little People and Toy Library Association of South Africa invest in ECD Learning nationwide
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Many South African children start Grade R without having developed the necessary physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language skills required for success in a structured learning environment.
According to STATS SA, 30% of children enter school lacking foundational skills, making it difficult for them to complete everyday classroom tasks.
Additionally, nearly 40% of Grade R lear-ners struggle with early numeracy and literacy concepts, impacting their future academic success.
38 illegals arrested during Vala Umgodi
BONUS - ZINNIAVILLE/LEDIG/RUSTENBURG - A total of 38 males were arrested for various crimes in and around Rustenburg, in ongoing Vala Umgodi operations in the Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2.
The suspects were arrested after being linked to transgressions such as the contravention of Section 49(1)(a) of the Immigration Act,2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), possession of drugs and unlawful possession of ammunition.
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