A Message of Gratitude
[letter from André van Dyk]
[letter from André van Dyk]
12 December 2025
As this year draws to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has walked this journey with me and helped shape the success of Our Ward Matters.
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FROM VELD TO VICTORY
How OWM turns hard work into hope
How OWM turns hard work into hope
12 December 2025
Platinum Weekly Newspaper | Rustenburg – While many slowed down for the festive season, Our Ward Matters (OWM) accelerated its efforts, delivering impactful clean-ups across Wards 16 and 17.
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Naledi shines on national stages
12 December 2025
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Our city, Rustenburg continues to produce exceptional talent, and this year, one of its brightest daughters has made the entire province proud. Naledi Ramaboea, from Rustenburg, is making national waves both in modelling and community development.
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Helen Joseph Bridge opens ahead of schedule
12 December 2025
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – In what many residents are calling a welcome surprise, the Helen Joseph interchange bridge has reopened far earlier than expected – officially on 9 December 2025 – easing one of the city’s most persistent traffic bottlenecks.
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Joy on the Glass
12 December 2025
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Shoppers in Klopper Street, Rustenburg, were treated to a festive surprise on 26 November 2025 when Kingsiley Chidiwat, owner of Royal Graphics,
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POLL:
Do you think Australia is wise to ban social media for children under 16?
Do you think Australia is wise to ban social media for children under 16?
12 December 2025
As of 10 December 2025, Australia became the first country to bar under-16s from having accounts on major platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, citing mental-health and safety risks. What’s your take?
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A Splash of Rain, a Shower of Savings!
14 November 2025
Rustenburg – Not even a rainy Saturday could dampen the excitement at the Three Star Cash & Carry Stokvel Expo, held at the Impala Rugby Club on 8 November 2025.
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GRFPA thanks Rustenburg community
14 November 2025
Rustenburg – With the official end of the 2025 fire season and the lifting of the “Burn Ban,” the Greater Rustenburg Fire Protection Association (GRFPA) has expressed gratitude to its members and the broader community for their vigilance, teamwork, and cooperation throughout the year.
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