Category: News
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Online Scams on the Rise in Rustenburg — Here’s How to Stay Safe Online scams are growing at an alarming rate in Rustenburg. From fake Facebook Marketplace ads to fraudulent delivery offers and scammers posing as legitimate sellers, more and more residents are finding themselves victims of cybercrime. Criminals have become smarter, faster, and more…
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How the Water Mafia Threatens Rustenburg Businesses in South Africa South Africa’s water crisis has grown for many years. In addition, drought, climate change, broken infrastructure, and weak leadership all add to the problem. As a result, the system can no longer meet the needs of people or businesses. But now, the Water Mafia is Undermining North…
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The Literacy Challenge in South Africa South Africa has made impressive progress in literacy and education, but adult illiteracy continues to be a serious challenge. In 2022, 10.2% of adults nationwide were still illiterate, representing almost 3.9 million people who had not completed Grade 7. While this is a marked improvement over the past decade, the number remains…
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How crime exposure silently fuels depression in South African communities At RPS Security, we believe that true safety is about more than just preventing theft or violence—it’s also about safeguarding our mental well-being. And this May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re bringing attention to an often-overlooked truth: crime is a mental health issue, too. A Disturbing…
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RPS Security supports efforts to enhance safety in South Africa through effective private security measures. Proposed amendments to private security regulations aim to tighten controls on firearms and non-lethal weapons, fostering greater oversight. While acknowledging the intent to bolster security, RPS Security emphasizes the need for balanced regulations that ensure operational effectiveness without compromising public…
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Community Safety at Risk: The Tragic Killing of a CPF Member in Kroondal Community Safety is at Risk! In a shocking incident that has left the Rustenburg community in mourning, a Community Police Sub-Forum (CPF) member was tragically killed on Thursday, 27 March 2025, in the Ikemeleng informal settlement near Kroondal. The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North…
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Illegal Mining is Fuelling Crime in Rustenburg! A Growing Threat in Our Communities Illegal mining is no longer just an underground issue—it has become a major crime driver in Rustenburg. Violent incidents, including murders linked to illegal miners, are on the rise, creating fear and instability in our neighbourhoods. Criminal groups are operating right under our noses, threatening…
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Criminal Groups Disguised as ‘Business Forums’ – A Growing Concern In recent years, criminal networks posing as ‘business forums’ have become a significant threat to communities and businesses across South Africa, and in Rustenburg. These groups claim to advocate for local economic inclusion, but in reality, they operate through intimidation, extortion, and violence to demand tenders and contracts. Their…