Mining

Bojanala platinum mines report record output as global demand rebounds

Operations across the platinum belt near Rustenburg posted their strongest quarterly figures in five years, with local mines pointing to steady electric-vehicle demand and new processing capacity coming online next year.

Thabo Morwe 11 September 2026 6 min read

Tourism

Pilanesberg records busiest winter season in a decade

Game lodges and day-visitor gates across Pilanesberg National Park logged their highest winter numbers in ten years, with operators crediting improved road access and a strong run of Big Five sightings.

Lerato Sebego 9 September 2026 4 min read

Business

Rustenburg SMEs welcome new municipal trading permit system

A streamlined online permit process launched by the local municipality has cut waiting times for small traders from weeks to days, with over 300 businesses registered in the first fortnight.

Kagiso Mmusi 9 September 2026 3 min read

Agriculture

North West maize yield forecast raised after good late rains

The provincial crop estimates committee has lifted its maize yield forecast for the season, pointing to well-timed late-season rainfall across the Bojanala growing areas.

Ntswaki Diale 8 September 2026 3 min read

Bojanala platinum mines report record output as global demand rebounds

Pilanesberg records busiest winter season in a decade

Rustenburg SMEs welcome new municipal trading permit system

North West maize yield forecast raised after good late rains

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