Rustenburg Local Municipality, Administrative municipality in North West Province, South Africa
Rustenburg is a local administrative municipality in North West Province that spans varied landscapes across its territory. The city serves as the administrative center where municipal services are coordinated for residents throughout the surrounding area.
The municipality was created in 2000 following South Africa's reorganization of local government after apartheid ended. This restructuring introduced new administrative frameworks for managing the region and serving its communities.
The area is home to people from many different backgrounds who live and work together throughout the region. Setswana is widely spoken by residents and shapes the everyday character of the community.
The municipal offices in Rustenburg city are where visitors can find information about services and administrative matters for the region. Most inquiries and administrative needs are handled from this central location.
The region is known for its platinum deposits, which are economically significant for South Africa and the world. Mining activities shape the economy and development of many communities throughout the area.
Location: Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
Inception: December 5, 2000
Capital city: Rustenburg
Elevation above the sea: 1,144 m
Reference: NW373
Shares border with: Mogale City Local Municipality, Merafong City Local Municipality
Website: https://rustenburg.gov.za
GPS coordinates: -25.66667,27.33333
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52
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Valley of Waves
43.3 kmGary Player Country Club
43 kmRoodekoppies Dam
39.1 km
Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
32.5 kmOlifantsnek Dam
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Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment
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Mountain Sanctuary Park
30.2 kmLost City Golf Course
43.9 km
Kwena Gardens Crocodile Farm
41.2 kmBospoort Reservoir
10.6 kmVaalkop Dam Reservoir
42 kmBuffelspoort Reservoir
20.8 kmOlifantsnek Reservoir
15.9 km
Hamerkop Kloof
22.1 kmKlipplaat-Privaatnatuurreservaat
34.9 kmMcGregor Private Nature Reserve
44.6 km
Castle Gorge
29 kmRustenburg Natuurreservaat
15.3 kmSun City & Lost City
41.3 kmMelon Rouge
38.2 kmMountain Sactuary
23.7 kmEagle Statue
11.2 kmElephant Sculpture
7.7 kmBlaauwbank Historic Gold Mine
43.7 kmRuins
18.2 kmBarton's Folly Blockhouse and Fort Anglo Boer War
40.1 kmRuins
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