Zeerust Times

15/12/2025

⚽ 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! ⚽

Football lovers and community members are in for a treat as the Annual Dinokana Masters Football Tournament kicks off on 26–27 December 2025 at the Dinokana Sports Ground, Dinokana (near Zeerust).

Now firmly recognised as one of the region’s biggest festive-season sporting events, this tournament celebrates community spirit, active living, and football excellence, bringing together former players who once thrilled our villages with their skills.

Masters teams from across the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality will compete over two exciting days of entertaining and competitive football, with the grand final taking place on 27 December.

Beyond the action on the field, the tournament plays a vital role in community upliftment, social cohesion, and boosting local economic activity in Dinokana.

🤝 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

The tournament also serves a greater purpose by collecting donations of school uniforms, stationery, sanitary towels, and other essentials for underprivileged children in the village.

🔥 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:

• Two days of Masters football action
• Youth football clinics hosted by Masters players
• Food stalls, entertainment & local vendors
• Awards celebrating team and individual excellence

A big thank you to the organising committee, sponsors, partners, match officials, participating teams, and the Dinokana community for making this event possible year after year.

📍 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 26–27 December 2025
📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Dinokana Sports Ground, near Zeerust

𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚, 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏! ⚽👏

~ Former African Wanderers player Sammy Tabane is a regular feature at the Masters Tournament in Dinokana.

12/12/2025

📢 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐙𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 📢

An application has been submitted for the operation of a funeral undertaker’s premises in Zeerust. Community members are invited to review the details and submit any objections within 21 days.

09/12/2025

🚧 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 – 𝐙𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓 🚧

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟎𝟗–𝟏𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Please take note that Kloof Street will be closed for construction from the corner of Piet Retief Street to Klip Street.

✅ 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬:

Use the N4 entrance for access to Autumn Leaf Mall

Residents from Ikageleng and Sandvalkte are advised to use Klip Street

🛒 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while improvements are being made.

𝑼𝑷𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬

Issued by: Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality

Residents are advised that Kloof Street, from the circle leading to the Mall at the bridge, will be closed for approximately four (4) months due to ongoing construction work.

06/12/2025

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 📢

Please take note of the official Form JJJ Notice issued in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, regarding a lost or destroyed deed for:

📍 ERF 1336, Zeerust Township
North-West Province
Measuring 6 739 m²

The notice includes details about the intention to apply for a certified copy of the Certificate of Consolidated Title, originally issued on 24 January 1997.

🗂️ All interested parties who may have objections are advised to submit them in writing to the Registrar of Deeds: North Gauteng, Pretoria within two weeks of the publication date stated in the notice.

For full details, please refer to the notice attached.

29/11/2025

𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑

The Dinokana community has been left reeling after the tragic murder of 45-year-old Mmapula Rahaba Nyanto in the Phatsima section earlier this week.

According to information currently under police investigation, a 43-year-old woman and her 22-year-old son allegedly confronted the victim in the early hours of Monday, 24 November 2025. It is alleged that the victim was assaulted, tied up, and later found naked and unconscious outside the suspects’ yard after accusations of witchcraft.

Members of the community discovered her and alerted authorities. Sadly, she was declared deceased at the scene.

Police acted swiftly and arrested the two suspects, who made their first appearance in court on 26 November 2025. The case has been postponed to 03 December 2025 for a formal bail application.

This tragic incident comes during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a time dedicated to raising awareness and protecting vulnerable members of society. The community is urged to stand together and condemn all forms of violence.

24/11/2025

🔥 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐙𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭: 𝟐𝟏-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡

Zeerust Police are investigating a tragic case of arson and murder following an incident that took place on Sunday, 16 November, around 08:30.

A 21-year-old suspect, Keamogetswe Mabe, is expected to reappear in the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court for a bail application. He was previously remanded in custody during his first two court appearances on 17 and 18 November.

According to police, Mabe was arrested on Sunday morning in Extension 3, Mountainview, Ikageleng, after the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Reabetswe Ntheledi (21). The suspect is accused of setting the shack on fire with the victim’s body inside. With the help of community members and local farmers, police were able to track down and arrest the suspect.

The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner of the North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, strongly condemned this Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) related incident, and thanked the community, farmers and police for their quick cooperation in ensuring an arrest was made.

🕊️ May the victim’s family find strength during this difficult time.

04/11/2025

💙 𝗭𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 💙

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑩𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚

The Zeerust community has been shaken by a heartbreaking accident that left 21-year-old Jason Fourie severely injured after a swimming and diving incident on Saturday, 25 October 2025.

Jason, known for his friendly smile, big heart, and love for laughter, was spending an ordinary day out — a day that was meant to be filled with fun and sunshine — when everything suddenly changed. In a single moment, life turned upside down.

He was rushed to Warmbaths Hospital, where doctors worked tirelessly to stabilize him. From there, he was transferred to Polokwane Provincial Hospital for further evaluation. The diagnosis was devastating — with severe injury to his C spine, leaving him unable to move his lower body. Doctors confirmed the seriousness of his spinal injury, and the waiting period for surgery in the public system could stretch up to two long months.

But miracles still happen — and Jason’s came through the kindness of others. In a remarkable turn of events, a generous donor stepped forward, funding an emergency air transfer to Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria. On that Friday, Jason was airlifted from Polokwane, surrounded by prayers, love, and the determination of his family. That same evening, he underwent a critical surgery to stabilize his spine — and by God’s grace, the operation was a success.

Since then, Jason’s journey has been one of courage, pain, and faith. The days following surgery have tested him more than anyone could imagine — yet through every struggle, his spirit remains unbroken. He began physiotherapy within days, and though progress is slow and often painful, each session brings new glimmers of hope.

His moms, Juanita and Charlene, have been by his side from the very beginning — gently rubbing his arms, speaking words of encouragement, and never letting him feel alone. His dad stands strong as the quiet protector, and his family continues to rally support, coordinate care, and keep everything together through sheer love and faith.

Even through the pain, Jason’s warmth shines through. His laughter has slowly returned, his appetite is improving, and his determination to recover grows stronger each day. The doctors have laid out a long journey ahead — roughly 18 months of active treatment, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. It will not be easy, but Jason’s strength and the love that surrounds him make every step possible.

However, the financial challenges are immense. The costs of ongoing wound care, rehabilitation, specialized equipment, and therapy are already overwhelming. The family has used up their resources and now turns to the community for help — not out of weakness, but out of hope.

“Jason has always been someone who looks out for others,” said a family member. “Now it’s our turn to help him — to give him the chance to heal, to walk again, and to live his life fully.”

Jason grew up in Zeerust — a town known for its sense of togetherness. He is remembered as the young man who always had a kind word, who helped where he could, and who loved his family fiercely. Now, as he faces the biggest challenge of his life, the community that raised him stands ready to fight alongside him.

The Fourie family expresses their deepest gratitude to every person who has prayed, donated via BackaBuddy, visited, or simply sent a message of support. Each gesture has helped Jason take one more step forward — in body, mind, and spirit.

Jason’s story is far from over. It’s a story of pain, perseverance, and an unshakable belief that miracles can grow out of hardship. Every day, Jason continues to show what true courage looks like — reminding us all that even when life knocks us down, love and faith can lift us again.

💙 “He’s not walking this road alone — and one day, with enough faith, we believe he will walk again.” 💙

👉 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨. 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙗𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩:

🔗 www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/unbreakable-jasons-journey

02/11/2025

📢 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 📢

Residents of Zeerust and surrounding areas — take note! A Mining Permit Application has been submitted for activities on the farm Magopa 59 JP in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District.

A public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed mining operations and allow community input.

🗓 Date: 29 November 2025
📍 Venue: Bakwena Ba Magopa Tribal Hall (Mogopa Village, Pachsdraai)
⏰ Time: 11:00

📰 See the full notice below for more details.

15/10/2025

27/09/2025

🚨 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓 🚨

The SAPS, together with crime-fighting partners, have seized over R260 million worth of counterfeit goods in just one week during operations across Coligny, Klerksdorp, Lichtenburg, Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg, Ventersdorp, and Zeerust.

👮‍♂️ More than 100 shops were targeted between 15 – 24 September 2025.

📦 Over 86 000 counterfeit items were confiscated, including branded clothing, sports apparel, footwear, bags, toys, medicines, illicit ci******es, and liquor.

💊 Counterfeit medicines worth R45 000 were also removed from circulation.

These operations are part of a national clampdown on organised criminal networks, aimed at protecting local businesses and safeguarding the public from harmful products.

📞 Media enquiries: Lt Col Amanda van Wyk – 067 595 0163

23/09/2025

🚨 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 🚨

Twelve men appeared in the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday following violent shooting incidents in Marula Kop village, Masebudule area, last week.

According to police, a conflict between two security companies over a chrome mining area sparked the attack, which left one man dead, five others wounded, and a taxi driver kidnapped (later rescued).

Police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone confirmed that the suspects face charges of murder, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of fi****ms and ammunition. The case has been postponed for bail application and further investigation.

👉 Over the weekend, two more people were also arrested for theft and possession of fi****ms.

05/09/2025

🚨 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

The North West Provincial Government has stepped in at Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality after weeks of instability and the closure of municipal offices.

👉 An Ad-hoc Committee has been appointed to investigate the conduct of councillors. They have 60 days to conclude their findings.
👉 MEC Molapisi says the intervention is aimed at restoring stability and ensuring service delivery continues without interruption.
👉 Premier Mokgosi assured residents, labour unions, businesses, and traditional leaders that government will not hesitate to act where the law is ignored.

📌 Recent positive developments:

Ramotshere benefited from Eskom’s R29 million Debt Relief Programme.

The Municipality is earmarked for funding by Infrastructure South Africa to tackle service delivery challenges.

The Provincial Government says these measures are meant to bring back order, strengthen financial recovery, and give residents confidence that services will not be disrupted.

ℹ️ 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫.