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. 

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."

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.

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.