BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Maj Gen Patrick Asaneng, has welcomed a life sentence handed down to 55-year-old Ben Sedireng Jacob by the Bafokeng Regional Court in Tlhabane on Thursday, 31 July.
According to information received from North West provincial police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, Jacob was sentenced for kidnapping and raping his ex-girlfriend, then aged 24, in October 2023, at Bethel Section, Kanana Village outside Rustenburg.
Number plate cloning rife in SA
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Rob Hutchinson, Founder of Dear South Africa, has recently released a statement asking, "Are the traffic fines in your name all yours?"
Hutchinson commented, "Judging from the feedback I received, the issue of incorrect fines is substantially greater than I thought."
Saruxque making waves in music
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Born in Rustenburg, Saruxque, formally known as SaruxQue, is a talented singer, songwriter, and certified independent entrepreneur who has been making a name for himself in the music industry.
With a career spanning over a decade, Saruxque has had a remarkable journey, from being part of the rap band Hopeville Records to becoming a successful solo artist.
Enough is enough – clean up our town
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Rustenburg is deeply concerned about the growing filth and neglect in public spaces across the city. Overgrown sidewalks, unmaintained parks and illegal dumping sites have become a daily reality for residents — while the municipality continues to make excuses instead of taking responsibility.
Netball SA announces squad for 2025 World Cup
BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Netball South Africa has officially announced the Under-21 national squad, the SPAR Baby Proteas, for the upcoming 2025 Netball Youth World Cup, which will take place in Gibraltar from 19-28 September. The announcement was made by Acting President Mami Diale, highlighting the team's preparations and previous successes leading up to this prestigious event.








