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A LIFE TAKEN AT A FARM GATE
Two arrested after Hannetjie van Zyl’s death, third suspect sought
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Fatal stabbing in Phokeng: HUSBAND ARRESTED WITHIN HOURS
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Phokeng – A 50-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his wife at their marital home in Platinum Village was arrested within hours after information from a community member helped police locate him. According t
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Meat off the shelves as Rustenburg businesses face compliance checks
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Meat products that failed to meet required standards were confiscated during joint compliance inspections at businesses in the Rustenburg CBD and taxi rank on Thursday 10 September 2026.
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Another court date, another wait for Santie’s loved ones
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – The murder case of Santie Bothma (54) has been postponed again, with the next appearance scheduled for 24 November 2026 in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court.
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Onalenna’s murder case: the wait for justice continues
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – “The case against Walter Tshela, accused of murdering North-West University (NWU) student Onalenna Selebogo (21), has been postponed to 12 October 2026 for pre-trial proceedings in Mogwase Court,” NPA spokesperson Lindiwe Mabasa confirmed.
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Gunfire and explosives in cash-van ambush
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A cash-in-transit van and its escort vehicle came under gunfire during an armed robbery at approximately 17:40 on Thursday 3 September 2026, leaving at least one person wounded.
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Two local farm attacks in under 24 hours
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg, Brits – Two house robberies on smallholdings in De Wildt and Rhenosterfontein late on Friday, 11 September, and early on Saturday, 12 September 2026 have prompted renewed calls for vigilance among rural residents.
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Has crime reset its alarm clock?
6AM TO MIDDAY WAS DURBAN’S BUSIEST CRIME WINDOW IN AUGUST — A REMINDER FOR COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE TO STAY ALERT.
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14 Injured in R510 crash near Ramochana Bridge
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Rustenburg First Responders volunteers saw a serious crash unfold near Ramochana Bridge on the R510 at approximately 17:13 on Sunday, 27 September 2026, and moved in immediately to help.
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Pedestrian dies after collision on R104 towards Kroondal
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on the R104 towards Kroondal on Saturday evening, 26 September 2026.
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