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  Rustenburg Accommodation | Accommodation in Rustenburg
Rustenburg (Afrikaans: Place of Rest) is a large town situated in at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range in North West Province.
Rustenburg was established in 1851 as an administrative centre for a fertile farming area producing citrus fruit, tobacco, groundnuts, sunflower seeds, maize, wheat and cattle.
Rustenburg is also reported to be the fastest growing city in Africa.
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  Rustenburg - LoveToKnow 1911
RUSTENBURG, a district and town of the Transvaal, South Africa.
by rail W. of Pretoria is the town of Rustenburg with a population (1904) of 1815.
It was at Rustenburg that the volksraad met in March 1852 to ratify the Sand River Convention granting independence to the Transvaal Boers.
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 Rustenburg Real Estate North West Property
Rustenburg is situated in the North West province due west of Pretoria.
Rustenburg is also the hub of a flourishing agricultural region that yields fine crops of maize, wheat, tobacco, cotton fruit, vegetables and cut flowers destined for the rich markets of the Pretoria-Johannesburg area to the east.
The Rustenburg Nature Reserve is a grand expanse of hillside and valley cut through by upland streams and graced by a wealth of indigenous flora.
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 Area / Rustenburg
Rustenburg has an ever increasing population and is an attractive town filled with rows of Jacaranda trees, shading the town in a purple hue during summer months.
The one group alleges the town was named after the Rustenburg estate at Wynberg in the Cape, while the other group maintains the name originated from expectations harboured by the Boers for harmony and peace for the region.
Rustenburg lies on the edge of the bushvelds igneous complex, one of the most heavily mineralised districts in the world.
www.pamgolding.co.za /areas/rustenburg/rustenburg.asp   (1058 words)

  
 Rustenburg Accommodation - Accommodation in Rustenburg - AA Travel Guides
Some of the land in and around Rustenburg has traditionally belonged to the Royal Bafokeng with a population of 3-million people, and this Setswana-speaking indigenous community are well known for the fact they won court cases in which they demanded compensation and royalties from mining companies who were mining platinum in the area.
Rustenburg lies on the edge of the Bushveld Igneous Complex, one of the most heavily mineralised areas in the world.
Situated in the foothills of historic Rustenburg Kloof, lies the plush, subtropical paradise of the Orion Safari Lodge.
www.aatravel.co.za /staticnew/towns/rustenburg.html   (1190 words)

  
 Rustenburg speaker in court: South Africa: News: News24
Rustenburg - The speaker of the Rustenburg City Council will be tried on charges of corruption and intimidation in Rustenburg regional court next month.
Elizabeth Seduke, 37, of Lethabong, Rustenburg, appeared briefly in the regional court on Friday.
Her case was postponed to November 23 after her lawyer told the court that the defence couldn't proceed with the trial because additional charges has been included in the charge sheet.
www.news24.com /News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_1825237,00.html   (270 words)

  
 Rustenburg - North West Province   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rustenburg has an ever increasing population and is an attractive town filled with rows of jacaranda trees.
Rustenburg is the third oldest town in the 'Old Transvaal'.
Historians venture two explanations of the origin of the name: The one group alleges the town was named after the Rustenburg estate at Wynberg in the Cape, while the other group maintains the name originated from expectations harboured by the Boers for quiet and peace for the region.
www.nw-platinumprovince.co.za /rustenburg_page.htm   (515 words)

  
 Rustenburg
Rustenburg being one of the oldest towns in the province is well established with many fine holiday resorts.
There is also a large variety of historical and cultural interest to be found in the area such as the German community of Kroondal that dates back to 1857, the indigenous Bafokeng, Bakgatla and Botswana tribes with their totemic and other tribal traditions.
Complementing the many fine hotels with their superb conference and banqueting facilities are a number of quaint and secluded guest houses that offer a personal and charming hospitality found throughout the region.
www.places.co.za /html/rustenburg_districts.html   (587 words)

  
 Rustenburg - North West Province South Africa
Rustenburg is situated some 112 km northwest of Johannesburg, at the foot of the Magaliesberg.
Rustenburg was founded in 1851 by burghers who, with the Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, had settled in the area a decade earlier.
Rustenburg is the third oldest town of the former Transvaal Province and offers numerous places of interest.
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 Routes Travel Info Portal: Rustenburg
Rustenburg means Town of Rest, and is named after Rustenburg farm in Cape Town
There is a museum, built in 1841 as a pioneer cottage.
Rustenburg Nature Reserve (2'898Ha) lies south-west of the town on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg.
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 Rustenburg Accommodation
Kwamahla Lodge is near Brits and the Hartbeespoort Dam, between Beestekraal and Rustenburg.
Its close proximity to Sun City and the Pilanesberg National Park (40 km) affords the guest the opportunity to experience the bush and wildlife on the Lodge whilst staying in comfortable yet affordable self-contained accommodation in a malaria free area.
Afri-chic is a new and modern Bed&breakfast in Rustenburg.
www.safarinow.com /destinations/rustenburg/hub.aspx   (499 words)

  
 E-Books : The Great Boer War: 28: The Halt at Pretoria - Historical Text Archive
Hanbury Tracy, commandant of Rustenburg, was suddenly confronted with a summons to surrender.
Lord Roberts was still anxious to clear the neighbourhood of Rustenburg entirely of the enemy; and he therefore, since Methuen was needed to complete the cordon round De Wet, recalled Hamilton's force from the east and despatched it, as already described, to the west of Pretoria.
Rustenburg was about to be abandoned, and the British were known to be falling back from Zeerust and Otto's Hoop, concentrating upon Mafeking.
www.historicaltextarchive.com /books.php?op=viewbook&bookid=37&cid=28   (5117 words)

  
 Former Rustenburg speaker in court for cellphone case : Mail & Guardian Online
The case of the former speaker of the Rustenburg municipality, Elizabeth Seduke, and three others accused of stealing cellphones was postponed in the Rustenburg Regional Court on Wednesday.
The accused are alleged to have renewed cellphones contracts allocated to Rustenburg councillors and then kept the handsets, which were later sold, allegedly by Monaisa.
The trial in this case is scheduled to resume in the Rustenburg Regional court on August 29.
www.mg.co.za /articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__national/&articleid=276295   (507 words)

  
 Rustenburg travel guide - Wikitravel
Rustenburg (Place of rest) is a city in South Africa's North West Province.
The new Royal Bafokeng Stadium (to be build) will serve as a venue for the 2010 World Cup.
Rustenburg was founded in 1951 and is today mostly known for the platinum that is mined there.
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 Rustenburg Golf Club , Rustenburg, North West Province, Golf Courses in South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rustenburg Golf Club, Rustenburg, North West Province, Golf Courses in South Africa
At the BP Garage on the right after passing through Rustenburg, turn left into Bethlehem Drive and keep going until you see the entrance to the club on the right.
Rustenburg Golf Club hosts the Orange Blossom in Oct. and White Classic in July.
www.golftoday.co.uk /clubhouse/coursedir/world/south_africa/mmabatho/rustenburg.html   (79 words)

  
 Rustenburg
Rustenburg is a town in the North-West Provice of South Africa.
Rustenburg was founded in 1851 by burghers who, with the Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, had settled in the area a decade earlier.
The closest airport to Rustenburg is Sun City Airport, although it is not uncommon for people to drive to Rustenburg from Johannesburg International Airport.
www.southafrica.to /provinces/NorthWest/towns/Rustenburg/Rustenburg.htm   (197 words)

  
 (c) Gemeente Den Haag - Rustenburg en Oostbroek
Ten noorden van de wijk Rustenburg is zij echter behouden voor de aanvoer van bouwmaterialen en kolen.
De wijk Rustenburg is te verdelen in twee buurten, die elk een eigen karakter en opzet hebben.
In Rustenburg I en II (ten noorden van de Escamplaan gelegen) is de bouw omstreeks 1924 begonnen en omstreeks 1927 voltooid.
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 Rustenburg - Definition, explanation
Rustenburg (place of rest) is a large town situated in at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range in North West Province of South Africa.
The town was established in 1851 as an administrative centre for a fertile farming area producing citrus fruit, tobacco, groundnuts, sunflower seeds, maize, wheat and cattle.
On 10 February 1859, the Nederland Gereformeerde Church was founded in Rustenburg.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/r/ru/rustenburg.php   (263 words)

  
 Business Report - Rustenburg judgment revives spirit of Labour Relations Act
In concluding, the commissioner argued: "It is therefore my view that the type of offence committed by the employee does not go to the heart of the relationship, which is trust." The company was ordered to reinstate Sidumo on a written warning and to pay him three months' back pay.
Rustenburg took the award on review to the labour court on the basis that the commissioner had misdirected himself and his conclusion that the misconduct did not go to the heart of the relationship was unjustifiable.
It is in this context that the Rustenburg judgment is a wake up call to all that the problem is not the system itself but the inability of the parties to ensure its successful implementation.
www.busrep.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=553&fArticleId=3538229   (1628 words)

  
 SA Tours & Safaris (Pty) Ltd • Rustenburg   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This town founded in 1851, and named after Rustenburg ('fort of rest') in the Cape.
Rustenburg Museum - Fascinating exhibits depicting local and cultural and archaeologial history.
Rustenburg Nature Reserve - The northern slopes of the Magaliesberg are home to a large variety of bird and animal life.
www.toursaa.com /popup.aspx?DestID=265   (251 words)

  
 Rustenburg guest house for sale, North Western Province, South Africa
This guest house is situated in Rustenburg, which is at the foothills of the majestic Magaliesberg Mountains.
The name Rustenburg means "town of rest", and was founded in 1851.
This luxury guest house is situated on a "koppie" overlooking the beautiful town of Rustenburg.
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 Animal sanctuary in Surprise target of neglect investigation
The operators of an animal sanctuary in Surpise are under investigation on neglect charges after authorities were called to the remote ranch and found several horses that were in such poor health that they had to be euthanized.
Kim Kolstad, the president of the humane group, said the three horses that had to be put down, as well as the five others taken away for veterinary care, already were in poor physical shape when the charity offered them sanctuary.
Rustenburg, the sheriff's spokeswoman, said Kolstad and Cynthia Voss are suspects in the animal-neglect probe.
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 North West| The Bojanala Rustenburg Region
Rustenburg at the foot of the Magaliesberg is one of the oldest towns in South Africa.
The Jacaranda lined streets are reminiscent of Pretoria and provide an exquisite setting for the numerous cultural and historical places of interest: churches, galleries, the Bodenstein Park and various restaurants and farm stalls.
55 km's from Rustenburg is the village of Swartruggens, named after the hills that surround it.
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 Accommodation in Rustenburg in the North West Province of South Africa
Accommodation in Rustenburg - Accommodation in the North West Province - Accommodation in South Africa
Rustenburg Thatch (Accommodation in Rustenburg, North West Province)
Kwamahla Lodge is situated in the North West Province, past the scenic town of Brits and the Hartbeespoort Dam, between Beestekraal and Rustenburg.
www.sa-accommodation-finder.com /nw_rustenburg.htm   (372 words)

  
 Rustenburg property for sale - Geyer Estates, Rustenburg North West South Africa
Rustenburg is the fastest growing city in the country for the past five years, primarily due to high concentrations of metals and minerals in the region.
The town is located in the corn-triangle and is the central hub of the corn farming industry.
Swartruggens is a small town situated between Rustenburg and Zeerust in the Northwest Province.
www.geyerestates.co.za /north-west-area-info.html   (458 words)

  
 iafrica.com | news | sa news Polling station flooded in Rustenburg
A Rustenburg polling station had to be moved on Wednesday after it was flooded, said Independent Electoral Commissioner co-ordinator Charmaine Mabale.
Some of them had to be redirected to the Kgwadi Kgwadi Primary school, as their names were not in the voters' roll at the hall.
Eleven political parties and three independent candidates are contesting the election in Rustenburg.
www.iafrica.com /news/sa/797139.htm   (250 words)

  
 Rustenburg Travel, Rustenburg Accommodation, Hotels, Tours - Africa Stay.com
Thatched-roof, historical getaway lodge close to the Rustenburg...
Situated in beautiful tranquil gardens, on the outskirts of Rustenburg (R24).
Located in the foothills of the picturesque Rustenburg Kloof in the Magaliesberg mountain range.
www.africastay.com /south-africa/north-west/rustenburg   (226 words)

  
 Rustenburg Accommodation / Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses accommodation in North West Province , South Africa
Rustenburg Accommodation / Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses accommodation in North West Province, South Africa
Rustenburg Thatch - Accommodation in Rustenburg - Accommodation in North West Province
Rustenburg Accommodation / Hotel accommodation in North West Province, South Africa
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 Accommodation in Rustenburg, North West Province
Rustenburg Thatch Guest House is situated on a “koppie” overlooking the city of Rustenburg.
Lodge 155 Kerk Street is a four-star upmarket Bed & Breakfast well situated in mid-town Rustenburg in the North West Province, South Africa.
Sparkling Waters is a 3 diamond graded (highly recommended) hotel and health spa situated in the heart of the Magaliesberg Range, 1.5 hours drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
www.northwest-venues.co.za /accommodation/rustenburg.php   (222 words)

  
 Agricultural Research Council -
At the intersection west of the dam follow the signage to Rustenburg along the N4.
From Mafikeng/Vryburg via Swartruggens you are traveling on the new N4 Tollroad.Exit from this highway on the east side of Rustenburg at the Magaliesburg/Rustenburg exit Turn right and follow the direction Magaliesburg fo 3.5 km and turn left at the ARNOLDISTAD turnoff……2 km down that road you'll see the entrance depicted below.
TURN LEFT.You will "pass" Rustenburg residential areas, cross the railway bridge and TURN LEFTat the traffic lights on the intersection with Van Zyl street....you are now on the N4 and follow as Route 3a above Tshwane/Pretoria.
www.arc.agric.za /home.asp?PID=1&ToolID=15&ItemID=1700   (953 words)

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