Council meeting disrupted Rustenburg – A Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) special council meeting held on Friday 4 February 2022 was disrupted by a group of community members. Proceedings inside the council chambers at the Rustenburg Civic Centre were halted as the noisy group called for the removal of Marikana ward 31 councillor Vuyiswa Shomang. A video of the incident, which is circulating on social media, shows the group shouting for the removal of the councillor. RLM spokesperson Thapelo

Rustenburg Local Municipality has started the process of installing water and sanitation pipes in the Popo Molefe informal settlement. However, the community complains about delays to formalise the area. | SABC News North West

Residents of Marikana West in the Rustenburg Local Municipality, are calling on the authorities to develop their area. This is as preparations are under way to mark 13 years since the massacre happened in Marikana. | SABC News North West