25 March 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration on Tuesday expressed shock and dismay at the state of the Rustenburg Home Affairs office and called for urgent intervention The committee is on a week-long oversight visit to the North West and Gauteng provinces to assess the state of public services and where intervention and support are needed the committee wrapped up the North West leg of its oversight visit at the Rustenburg Home Affairs office Witnessing the queues and the state of the building first-hand Members heard that from 3 February 2025 until 25 February the Rustenburg Home Affairs offices had 50 hours and 25 minutes lost due to systems being down Reasons for this downtime included the photo booth being offline frequently and the live capture system being offline Committee Chairperson Mr Jan de Villiers said “It is an absolute shock to see how many hours you lose not being able to serve people because the systems are down This compounds all the issues we saw relating to services to people.” Noting the planned digitisation efforts for the Department of Home Affairs he stated that there is a fundamental problem with the way the IT system operates and how the software functions “We are also conscious of the fact that this is one of the new Minister of Home Affairs’ targets to fix and we would like to emphasise our support to have the current IT system completely reformed We look forward to seeing Home Affairs at home where South Africans can digitally access Home Affairs services from a phone or laptop Security and safety were also flagged as a considerable challenge Members heard that the location of the Home Affairs office compromises the safety of officials as it is situated next to a taxi rank and liquor outlets Frequent burglaries have also been reported The committee was also informed that the building is not compliant with occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and that the public and staff feel unsafe Staff and asset safety are a concern due to the lack of burglar-proofing in the building The committee observed that the building requires urgent maintenance and heard that the landlord does not address complaints The lift broke down in 2023 and remains non-operational The building is also not accessible to people with disabilities Members also heard that there are no pest control services and staff have battled infestations of rats apart from the fact that the Home Affairs office is in a multilevel building on a busy street it is not ideal for providing services to Home Affairs customers it is not just unsuitable but also poses a danger to the public and staff “Surely staff cannot be motivated to work when they are exposed to health and safety risks in just trying to get to their offices,” said the Chairperson Noting plans are underway to relocate the offices to a shopping mall about five kilometres away the Chairperson assured the management at the office that the committee would bring the safety concerns to the minister's attention for urgent intervention “The committee will ask for the urgent finalisation of the relocation of the office as safety is the primary issue and the committee acknowledges the urgency.” the committee will engage with senior management in the Gauteng provincial administration at the Premier’s Office The administration will brief the committee on human resources including the qualifications of senior management and disclosure frameworks ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION For media enquiries or interviews with the Chairperson please contact the committee’s media officer: Cell: 083 665 4345E-mail: aoctober@parliament.gov.za “Harnessing Parliamentary Diplomacy for the Realization of Global Solidarity reflects Parliament’s commitment to international collaboration in addressing socio-economic challenges sokanyilet@gmail.com The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters is set to address the #EFFWorkersDayRally currently underway at Zinniaville Sports Ground in Rustenburg Watch the address live on all EFF social media platforms and website in this browser for the next time I comment SuperSport Schools Plus Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com)  a composite team featuring players from the Blue Bulls region concluded their campaign with a dominant 50-0 victory over Voortrekker securing their second win and an unbeaten record at the event Right-wing Waylan Oncke crossed the whitewash three times earning a well-deserved hattrick after a scintillating attacking performance Oncke’s exploits were made possible by a commanding display from his forward pack which was complemented by a Man of the Match performance from scrumhalf Gustav Schäffner The tenacious number nine produced a well-rounded game on both sides of the ball scoring a try and making several crunching tackles in defence showcased his attacking flair with several scything runs through the Voortrekker defence He also took on the kicking duties and slotted six conversions and a penalty for a personal tally of 15 points Helpmekaar Kollege routed a struggling Framesby outfit bouncing back well from a loss to Grey College two days earlier They flung the ball around with confidence and left the Eastern Cape side clutching at straws on defence Blindside flank Zaiden Krige set a superb example delivering a series of thunderous tackles before contributing two well-earned tries He was ably supported by lock Diandro Botha who also bagged a brace to further energise the men in brown captain Ty Ax looked increasingly comfortable in his new role at fullback he distributed the ball effectively and consistently troubled Framesby with his powerful carries Hoërskool Rustenburg made a strong statement putting together a commanding performance and dispatching Welkom Gimnasium 33-0 with fullback Lorenzo Snyers proving a persistent threat in space and twice punishing the Welkom defence by crossing for a pair of tries the Rusties‘ captain and hooker Xavier Steenkamp who stole the spotlight he strengthened his case for a Leopards Craven Week selection with a high-octane performance He was a thorn in Gimnasium’s side in broken play causing chaos and putting the Welkom school under pressure Northern Barbarians 50 (24) – Tries: Waylan Oncke (3) Helpmekaar Kollege 62 (29) – Tries: Zaiden Krige (2) Hoërskool Rustenburg 33 (7) – Tries: Lorenzo Snyers (2) Related News Junior Springboks rotate team for Australia clash SA Rugby 2025-05-05 Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting line-up and included four players who played Hilton College captured a hard-fought 25-20 victory over their arch-rivals Glenwood fullback Joshua Kopp kicked the Durban side to a tense one-point victory over Marlow Landbou in a low-scoring thriller Die Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool se Wit 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Rustenburg • Phokeng • Brits • Hartbeespoort • Mooinooi • Marikana • Kroondal • Koster • Swartruggens • Derby • Boshoek • Sun City • Mogwase • Moruleng   E-mail : news@platinumweekly.co.za | ads@platinumweekly.co.za © 2017 - All Rights with Platinum Weekly  Temporary Stop/Go Road Closures on the R52 The details of the closure are as follows: “SANRAL advises motorists to plan their trips accordingly and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during these essential road upgrades Motorists are requested to please adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings when applicable It is not only for your own safety but also for the persons working at the closures and the construction workers within the work zones,” said Mirriam Mosia SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the North West SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused and the roads agency remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Excitement is rising in the community as the long-anticipated Clearview Square is set to open its doors on Thursday Nestled in the bustling heart of Rustenburg (166 Kock Street) this brand new retail destination promises to offer a fresh modern shopping experience tailored to the needs and spirit of the Rustenburg community a vibrant food court and a range of family-friendly entertainment options the centre is poised to become a central hub for shopping expresses her enthusiasm for the launch: “We’ve worked hard to make Clearview Square a place where the community can come together Whether you’re looking for the latest fashions or a fun-filled weekend outing with the family there’s something here for everyone.” The grand opening will kick off at 08:00 on Thursday exclusive store promotions and giveaways throughout the day Local businesses and well-known brands alike will be showcasing their best giving shoppers a chance to explore the unique blend of local flavour and national favourites the opening day promises extra fun with a kids’ play zone roaming entertainers and free face-painting many retailers will be offering opening-day discounts and early-bird specials  In addition to free entry and untold excitement awaiting customers the biggest highlight of the day - without a doubt - is a lucky draw for a brand new vehicle which truly signifies a red carpet event with something for everyone there will also be massive opening sales and specials to boot and for entrepreneurs and the business fraternity the good news is that at this stage there is the opportunity to become part of the Clearview Square community with a limited number of outlets still available to interested tenants  Clearview Square’s modern design includes ample parking eco-friendly construction and accessible facilities to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all visitors  As Kock Street continues to grow and thrive the opening of Clearview Square marks a significant milestone for the town and area - one that celebrates community 17 April and discover what Clearview Square has to offer - right here in your neigbourhood A vision for RustenburgIn the heart of the growing town of Rustenburg witnessing its growth and changes over the decades He felt a deep yearning to help the town grow and become known for its unique touch a man brilliant in business development and inspiring ideas An entrepreneur who believes that opportunity was everywhere - you simply had to open your eyes to see it In the heart of Kock Street where small vendors lined the sidewalks and customers navigated un-even pavements a place where local businesses could thrive residents could shop comfortably and jobs could be created for the community - the idea of Clearview Square was born As the first African country to preside over the G20 South Africa’s Parliament is championing Africa’s active participation in shaping global economic policies ensuring the continent is not just a passive player but a proactive contributor bmathulelwa@parliament.gov.za Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) is back in the western limb chrome and platinum belt for its annual high-impact combo expos on 8 and 10 April 2025 MTE hosted a total of 622 mining professionals and 179 exhibitor stands at its Mooinooi and Rustenburg expos over a three-day period and “this despite the downswing in PGMs in the market,” says Andrew Macnamara This year the company expects operations in the Mooinooi area to visit its Rustenburg expo while a new leg of the tour has been brought in to target the Brits business sector to add more value to the mining ecosystem in the area The Brits expo will be a mining and general industry exhibition while Rustenburg remains a mining specific show the PGMs basket price in Dollar terms declined by more than 40% in 2024: “The ‘good’ news was that the overall PGMs basket prices were relatively stable for most of the year An important factor behind this was the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the realisation that future EV sales would not grow as fast as previously envisaged Unlike vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs) which provide a bridge between ICEs and EVs lower global inflation and interest rates may have also helped to stabilise PGM prices the delayed response in the South African sector to sustained low metal prices affecting profitability with the rightsizing of the labour force as a last resort “South Africa maintained its position as the world’s leading producer of chromite ore in 2024 with output exceeding 22 million tonnes… despite security issues including ongoing incidents of cable theft remaining a critical issue along the chrome rail lines from the North West and Limpopo provinces to Richards Bay and the Port of Durban The lack of visibility and control over high-value ferrochrome during transit has discouraged companies from using rail favouring road transport through Komatipoort instead MTE western limb chrome and platinum belt tour “Chrome exports are expected to continue growing as rail and operational challenges at Transnet persist road transport is approximately 40% more expensive than rail making the profitability of this mode of export highly sensitive to fluctuations in commodity prices recent social unrest and the resultant disruptions to business operations in Mozambique following the disputed October 2024 general election have introduced uncertainty to domestic exporters that use the port of Maputo more than 50% of South Africa’s total export tonnages of chrome went through Maputo Most of South Africa’s chrome demand comes from China which has experienced slower economic growth China’s growth rate is expected to decline from 4.8% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2025 An interesting dynamic in 2024 was sustained strong Chinese import demand for South African chrome despite weaker real GDP growth This may be tied to geopolitics as China builds inventories of strategic minerals as a safeguard against possible future trade or other disruptions the sustainability of Chinese demand is in question if underlying stainless-steel demand does not pick up.”1 “There are both opportunities and challenges in the chrome and PGMs sector of the industry at the moment but after visiting the areas in our marketing preparations it is clear that all the required adjustments have been made in the PGMs and chrome operations specifically to manage tough times and its head down and shoulder to the grindstone right now A ramp up of effective production is expected and the more technical support we can offer the sector Rabboni Christian School is the venue for MTE’s first leg of the combo tour in Brits The event takes place between 13:00 and 17:00 on 8 April 2025 MTE moves on to Rustenburg for the second show For more information contact Andrew on +27 (0) 82 720 0083 or andrew@interactmedia.co.za Click here to send us a message Home | South Africa Residents of Rustenburg in the North West are bracing themselves for water shedding due to rapidly declining levels at Vaalkop Dam Magalies Water has implemented water interruptions in areas around Rustenburg This prompted the Rustenburg Local Municipality to impose restrictions and implement water shedding the dam levels are currently standing at 23 percent This will also affect mining operations negatively Some Rustenburg residents have reacted to the water challenge “The municipality is trying to provide us with water through water tankering though we have challenges to get water from the taps.” but the issue is that the water comes out dirty Rustenburg Local Municipality spokesperson Odirile Madiba says they have resorted to providing water tankers at intervals water shedding means we are giving our residents water per schedule we issue out a timetable when we are water shedding on different areas that we are able to let our reservoir fill to full capacity so that we can maintain the demand.” Video: Water shortages in North West: David Mogale More than 30 undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested in the Rustenburg CBD in the North West Rustenburg Local Municipality Executive Mayor Sheila Mabale-Huma is leading the Safe and Clean City Campaign enforcement of by-laws and ensuring businesses comply with relevant regulations Several businesses were raided and closed for non-compliance It is good for the mayor to take out this operation to take out these people They must visit our country at the right time because they are here without documents.” “We are suffering in South Africa because of these foreigners They sell them drugs and everything that is not good in South Africa.”- Reporting by Thabiso Moss a 23-year-old entrepreneur from Rustenburg has launched KandlesbyLP a bespoke candle company blending artistry Driven by a passion for scent and a desire to create unique Pitso is filling a gap in both the mainstream and luxury candle markets KandlesbyLP candles are crafted using locally sourced ingredients reflecting Pitso’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local communities Each candle is designed to evoke a specific mood or ambiance transforming them from simple light sources into expressions of personal style “Lydia Vetiver,” is a tribute to Pitso’s grandmother and has quickly become a customer favorite KandlesbyLP also offers seasonal collections and collaborates with other local artisans constantly innovating and expanding its offerings “I believe that scent has the power to transform our environment and elevate our well-being,” says Pitso I want to create candles that not only smell beautiful but also tell a story and connect with people on a personal level.” Pitso envisions expanding KandlesbyLP’s reach through strategic partnerships with luxury hotels and boutiques across the continent She is also exploring new product lines and is committed to maintaining the company’s focus on quality Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Some residents of Rasemone village in Rustenburg in the North West are raising concerns over what they believe is structural damage to their homes caused by blasting from the nearby Impala Platinum mine They say persistent tremors over the years have weakened and collapsed several homes Residents say their repeated calls to the mine for help remain unanswered 66-year-old Thomas Masilo says he has watched his family home deteriorate I’m pleading for assistance with a new house I’ve lost hope and strength because this situation affects me every day at least I know I had support with a place to live the mine has acknowledged receiving the complaints from residents and says the issues were submitted to the relevant regulatory bodies an independent investigation was conducted which concluded that the reported damage was not linked to mining activities who has been assisting the residents with their appeals to the mine says all attempts to secure support have so far been unsuccessful “I’m appealing again to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) asking you to come and see the houses in Rasimone Please bring the Social and Labour Plan (SLP) report that the mine submitted and check if it matches the reality of our homes in Rasimone Don’t just accept a report without investigation How can you impose a fine if you haven’t investigated it The mine claims we’re using cheap materials yet the houses they built with their engineers are also cracking This shows we’re not being taken seriously as residents of Rasimone Village,” says Motlhamme Two structures have been burnt down following a fire that ravaged the Modderfontein area in Rustenburg in the North West No injuries have been reported and firefighting operations are still underway Acting Rustenburg Local Municipality spokesperson Odirile Madiba says the cause of the fire is unknown at this stage and investigations are underway “The fire is under control but the magnitude of the wind might exacerbate The fire department will continue to monitor the situation and the municipality will provide feedback So far no injuries were reported and operations are still continuing More details will be communicated throughout the course of the day.” including a former municipal chief financial officer face multiple charges of fraud and corruption involving R25 million in misappropriated funds from the Rustenburg Municipality The arrests follow an investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks’) Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in collaboration with the Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS) into fraudulent payments made to a service provider between December 2018 and May 2019 Hawks’ spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said that the former CFO colluded with a service provider who was not registered on the municipality’s database to claim payments for services “Investigation revealed that payments for alleged services rendered were paid into the bank account of a service provider that was not on the database,” said Mathebula Further probe into the matter uncovered that the payments were later transferred from the service provider’s account into the personal accounts of three municipal employees “It is further alleged that three non-municipal employees and their entities also received funds from the service provider’s bank account,” Mathebula stated The suspects have been charged with multiple counts of fraud and corruption and are expected to appear before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday Mathebula confirmed that the former municipal manager and two service providers linked to the fraudulent activities remain at large Written by: IOL News Magic 828 AM is a South African commercial radio station playing the best of hits from the 80s Download the Magic828 App now on your mobile phone by clicking here © 2025 Magic828. All Rights Reserved 0861 99 00 44    Studio@smile904.fm In the second edition of Ryan’s School Run we went to the heart of Rondebosch to an institution in the community – Rustenburg Girls Junior School They have a proud history of 131 years and the school is home to over 600 learners © Smile904.fm hosted and supported by ImmediaTerms of Use | General Contest Guidelines|Archive|Advertise with us|Privacy Policy|Contact Us RUTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Just three months ago Bubbly Hippo’s opened its doors to the Rustenburg community and today What was once just a vision has now become a vibrant hub of early childhood education With classrooms filled with curious little minds Bubbly Hippo’s is everything its founders dreamed it would be - and more From the tiniest tots to our confident Grade R learners “It’s been incredibly rewarding to watch our children grow and thrive in such a short time,” says Sanet Heystek The school’s state-of-the-art facilities are now fully operational and the energy around the campus is infectious Whether it’s outdoor adventures or hands-on learning inside the Bubbly Hippo’s environment is designed to support development Parents have expressed gratitude for the personal care and attention their children receive  “We truly feel part of a community,” one parent shared Visit www.bubblyhippos.co.za or email This email address is being protected from spambots and on Facebook: @bubblyhipposrustenburgLet’s build the future together - one happy Hippo at a time The Rustenburg Rapid Transport system in the North West is not yet fully operational 13 years after its official launch in 2011 The project has surpassed the R3 billion budget and only certain segments have been completed The Rustenburg Local Municipality says the project which was an understudy of successful bus systems in Johannesburg and Cape Town Municipal Mayor Sheila Mabale-Huma says progress has been made The mini taxis that we are using is…our streets are designed in such a way that the buses cannot move We are also having 31 Gautrain buses that we purchased from Gautrain and from our side we purchased 15 new buses these new Gautrain busses we are still improving them so that they meet the expected standards.” “It’s concerning that a decade later About 18 or 15 of its bus stations are still incomplete We have seen a number of money spent on the contractors There was material irregularities found by the AG (Auditor General) which has been sent for forensic investigation The DA believes that we need to recuperate those monies and make sure that we also look at our contracts that we have with existing service providers.” VIDEO | Concerns over delays in the Rustenburg Rapid Transport project:  RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Is it load shedding Load shedding to be implemented from 11:00 it will commence at 13:00.If you are as confused as we are endeavours to “improve” timeous communication and countless “We apologise for the inconvenience” messages How much longer can we endure vague excuses incompetent management and “patiently” waiting for our voices to be heard To top it all off - no one seems to know what is going on Is RLM blatantly lying to residents or are they just thát incompetent Conflicting messages were circulating on social media after a widespread power outage on Sunday (This after some areas in town were already without electricity The messages - meant to inform and update residents - sent by Ward Councillors Customer Call Centre and concerned community members Rustenburg Herald reached out to the spokesperson of Rustenburg Local Municipality to offer some (any?) kind of explanation about the latest goings on circulate a (very vague) statement on Monday as follows: “As per the directive given by the Minister the municipality is required and expected to implement stage 6 loadshedding.”  The statement continued: “Vandalism and illegal connections continue to be a huge challenge that we are experiencing as municipality and contributes to the many electrical challenges we are facing.”In utter frustration protests have been taking place in and around town over the last two weeks protest action was reported on the R510 road next to Boitekong Mall Burning tyres and stones blocked both lanes the road leading to Zinniaville was blocked by burning tyres and consequently with both teachers and learners struggling to get to school and continuous water and electricity cuts Zinniaville Secondary School was forced to close for the day and continued to be closed on Tuesday.Also on Tuesday the community of Rustenburg North blocked the roads at Foord Street and Nelson Mandela Drive next to Rustenburg Mall with burning tyres and big rocks in response to (alleged) service delivery problems Rustenburg Herald tried (in vain) to make head or tails of the situation but looking at the communication that went out on service delivery groups over the last few days even Ward Councillors are in the dark (pun intended) about the current state of affairs some of the messages posted are published adjacent to this story RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - Tension is mounting and frustration is rising over the Rustenburg Municipality and in particular the Municipal Manager's lack of intervention since control of the Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club was taken over in what could only be described as an illegal occupation by a third party benefiting from a good measure of confusion resulting from unauthorised interference or downright meddling by the RLM's Director of Community Development - Mr Linda Jele Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club is losing tens if not hundreds of thousands of rands every month since its main "sponsor" or for decades sole benefactor (Rustenburg Impala Mines) seems to have been discouraged from further investment or any form of financial support until the dispute as to the "ownership" or legitimate holder of the lease agreement between the Rugby Club and the RLM can be confirmed The confusion around the "ownership" of Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club arose from an incident of relative uncertainty during the onset of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic when the club suddenly found itself in arrears of some R180 000 to the Rustenburg Municipality the problem was soon something of the past when a Samaritan who was interested in a gym at the club agreed to cover the deficit in return for an agreement to run the gym for his own account the new operator of the gym sought permission to have the gym outsourced to a third party which was also granted The agreement however took a surprising turn when the Samaritan passed away resulting in his rights being claimed by his former partner - who in turn seemed to have been interested in more than her fair share of the club's facilities and in time found surprisingly little resistance in influencing people to recognise her claims and began to exercise excessive "rights" to the clubs facilities the long and the short of the latest developments at Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club is that in spite of a RLM Council resolution to once again approve the Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club's lease agreement of three years in March 2024 the club's Management Committee was stunned beyond belief when barely a few months later (June/July 2024) Mr Linda Jele Director of Community Development at the RLM unilaterally approved a new and unauthorised lease agreement with the new pretender Henceforth the new prentender literally overnight assumed complete control of the premises and facilities of Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club which inevitably led to the "termination" of several players' contracts since Rustenburg Impala Mines' withdrawal of its sponsorships/support in various forms until the dispute has been settled amicably The current situation since September/October of last year is that the club's premises is increasingly utilised for the hosting of public events/shows/festivals/parties such as during the recent Christmas holiday period with several large-scale performances hosted on the pitch with the financial spin-off benefiting the new pretender not to mention the hosting of sport such as rugby and soccer on the adjacent fields absolutely zero has been taking place lately with even practices being compromised by the fact that the club's bar ablution facilities and even the flood lights for after hours training are inaccessible to the rugby club To add to the frustration several legal documents sent to the Municipal Manager (Adv Ashmar Khuduge) wherein the club is seeking confirmation as the rightful holder of the lease agreement invariably went unanswered and the club is at the end of its tether Despite the Municipal Manager allegedly verbally reiterating that Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club is the only rightful/recognised holder of the lease agreement the hesitancy to put pen to paper to confirm this goes beyond comprehension "There is no question about the fact that the decision to appoint a third party as rightful holder of a lease agreement by a Director of RLM is in direct conflict and a clear violation of an official Council resolution not only to reaffirm Impala Rugby Club's three year lease agreement but agreeing in principle to have the contract lease extended to nine years at the time of the next renewal of the agreement in March 2027,” Cllr Gert du Plessis of the DA in Rustenburg commented it is the view of some committee members of the Impala Rugby Club that Mr Jele's conduct was nothing but an obstruction of justice if not downright criminal which should lead to his immediate dismissal RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in North West is calling on National Treasury to urgently investigate the Rustenburg Local Municipality’s Tlhabane West Sports Facility project which has become yet another symbol of mismanagement and potential corruption  Despite receiving nearly R20 million in Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) funding this project remains incomplete - three years after construction began - while the municipality has already burned through more than R17.5 million Originally set to be completed in just eight months the termination of the original contractor in August 2024 the municipality entered into a cession agreement with another contractor in September 2024 to complete the remaining work by December 2024 and its structural integrity is now in serious doubt due to prolonged inactivity    The DA recently visited the site and there was little activity a formal request was submitted to the National Treasury through their Arts and Culture Chairperson to launch a full-scale investigation into this debacle   The DA demands that the National Treasury scrutinize the Bill of Quantities and verify whether the funds spent align with the actual work done Infrastructure development is crucial for eco-nomic growth projects meant to benefit communities are routinely hijacked by incompetence and corruption It is unacceptable that a project meant to uplift the people of Rustenburg has instead turned into yet another looting opportunity    The DA will not rest until those responsible for this failure are held accountable and will continue monitoring this project and ensure that heads roll where malfeasance is uncovered