103-548: Zinniaville is a small suburb in the city of Rustenburg , in the North West Province of South Africa . Zinniaville is close to the world's two biggest platinum mines. It lies close to the old border of Bophuthatswana . It has a majority Muslim-Indian population. Zinniaville has the biggest mosque in Rustenburg called Zinniaville Jaame masjid, where at least 1 000 people come to pray on Fridays. It also has
206-891: A field marshal of the British Army , becoming the first South African to hold that rank. Ultimately, Smuts would pay a steep political price for his closeness to the British establishment, to the King, and to Churchill, which had made Smuts very unpopular among the conservative nationalistic Afrikaners , leading to his eventual downfall, whereas most English-speaking whites and a minority of liberal Afrikaners in South Africa remained loyal to him. (See Jan Smuts during World War II .) South Africa and its military forces contributed in many theatres of war. South Africa's contribution consisted mainly of supplying troops, airmen and material for
309-407: A Hindu temple. Zinniaville has a soccer pitch with flood lights and two schools, Nur Ul Imaan Muslim School and Zinnaville Secondary School . Zinniaville Secondary School was initially an all Indian school in the apartheid era and was a popular school amongst people from Botswana . Custies South Africa is a custard slice and coffee barista which originated from Zinniaville in Rustenburg. Custies
412-577: A covenant asking for protection beforehand. The Anglo-Zulu War was fought in 1879 between Britain and the Zulus , and signalled the end of the Zulus as an independent nation. It was precipitated by Sir Bartle Frere High Commissioner for Southern Africa who manufactured a casus belli and prepared an invasion without the approval of Her Majesty's government. At the Battle of Isandlwana (22 January 1879),
515-627: A larger power such as the United States to intervene. Before the anticipated changeover to a majority-elected African National Congress –led government in the 1990s, the South African government dismantled all of its nuclear weapons, the first state in the world which voluntarily gave up all nuclear arms it had developed itself. The country has been a signatory of the Biological Weapons Convention since 1975,
618-636: A massive military expansion to combat the PLAN threat, which included the formation of several elite special forces units such as Koevoet , 32 Battalion , and the Reconnaissance Commando Regiment . South African troops raided neighbouring states to strike at PLAN forward operating bases , which occasionally entailed clashes with FAPLA and the Zambian Defence Force . This largely undeclared conflict became known as
721-709: A memorial. Rustenburg was the home of Paul Kruger , president of the South African Republic , who bought a 5 square kilometer farm to the north-west of the town in 1863. The homestead on his farm, Boekenhoutfontein , is now the Paul Kruger Country Museum. When the Boer and the British came to blows in the Second Boer War (1899), the territory around Rustenburg became a battlefield. The two sides clashed at nearby Mafikeng , where
824-514: A raiding party of fifteen volunteers (including his son, Dirkie Uys .) During subsequent fighting Uys, his son, the Malan brothers as well as five of the volunteers were killed, and the Voortrekkers were forced to retreat. It has been speculated that, without the lessons learnt as a result of the Battle of Italeni – such as fighting from the shelter of ox-wagons whenever possible and choosing
927-457: A single company located within Rustenburg. These Shopping locations are central to different areas of the city and all offer anchor Supermarkets and a variety of other shops. Boitekong Mall . Waterfall Mall, Phokeng Mall, Tlhabane Square- located in Tlhabane, Rustenburg Mall, Moruleng mall, Suncity village shopping centre. Rustenburg is home to the two largest platinum mines in the world and
1030-541: A three-pronged attack on the Impis of Cetshwayo at Ulundi . The Battle of Gingindlovu (uMgungundlovu) was fought between a British relief column sent to break the Siege of Eshowe and the Impis of Cetshwayo on 2 April 1879. The battle restored the British commanders' confidence in their army and their ability to defeat Zulu. With the last resistance removed, they were able to advance and relieve Eshowe . The Battle of Hlobane
1133-527: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Rustenburg, North West Rustenburg ( / ˈ r ʌ s t ə n b ɜːr ɡ / ; Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈrœstənbœrχ] , Afrikaans and Dutch : City of Rest ) is a city at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Rustenburg is the most populous city in North West province , South Africa (549,575 in 2011 and 626,522 in
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#17327803414911236-519: Is located. The England national football team also used this as their base camp for the tournament. Before European settlers arrived, the area had been settled by agrarian Setswana -speaking tribes. Rustenburg's population is primarily Tswana people . Partially belonging to the Royal Bafokeng Nation , extensive landowners earning royalties from mining operations. The Royal Bafokeng are descendants of Sotho settlers who displaced
1339-642: Is now the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The Xhosa Kingdom was the first kingdom the British encountered in South Africa. The wars were responsible for the Xhosa people's loss of most of their land, and the incorporation of its people into European-controlled territories. The Ndwandwe-Zulu War of 1817–1819 was a war fought between the expanding Zulu kingdom and the Ndwandwe tribe in South Africa. Shaka revolutionised traditional ways of fighting by introducing
1442-577: Is twinned with: Famous people with roots in Rustenburg include: Boer Wars The military history of South Africa chronicles a vast time period and complex events from the dawn of history until the present time. It covers civil wars and wars of aggression and of self-defence both within South Africa and against it. It includes the history of battles fought in the territories of modern South Africa in neighbouring territories , in both world wars and in modern international conflicts. Before
1545-541: The 334,000 men volunteered for full-time service in the South African Army during the war (including some 211,000 whites, 77,000 blacks and 46,000 "coloureds" and Asians), nearly 9,000 were killed in action. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has records of 11,023 known South African war dead during World War II. However, not all South Africans supported the war effort. The Anglo-Boer war had ended only thirty five years earlier and to some, siding with
1648-919: The Anglican Church (1871), the Dutch Reformed Church (1898–1903) and the Zinniaville Jamme Mosque in Zinniaville, the historic statue of the Voortrekker girl and the Rustenburg Museum. There are many Shopping centers which bring in an influx of people from around Rustenburg such as Waterfall mall, Rustenburg mall, Sun Central, Greystone Crossing and Platinum square where one can go shopping and dining. Rustenburg has much to entertain which include Golf Courses, hot Air ballooning, mountain climbing, hiking,
1751-602: The Apartheid regime. Six nuclear weapons were assembled. South African strategy was, if political and military instability in Southern Africa became unmanageable, to conduct a nuclear weapon test in a location such as the Kalahari desert, where an underground testing site had been prepared, to demonstrate its capability and resolve—and thereby highlight the peril of intensified conflict in the region—and then invite
1854-623: The Cape of Good Hope in June 1795, having left England on 1 March. Their commander suggested to the Dutch governor that he place the Cape Colony under the protection of the British monarch – in effect, that he hand the colony over to Britain – which was refused. Simon's Town was occupied on 14 June by a force of 350 Royal Marines and 450 men of the 78th Highlanders , before the defenders could burn
1957-608: The Imperial War Cabinet . (See Jan Smuts during World War I .) The Union Defence Force was part of significant military operations against Germany. In spite of Boer resistance at home, the Afrikaner-led government of Louis Botha joined the side of the Allies of World War I and fought alongside its armies. The South African Government agreed to the withdrawal of British Army units so that they were free to join
2060-596: The Khoisan . While the Dutch traded with the Khoikhoi, nevertheless serious disputes broke out over land ownership and livestock. This resulted in attacks and counter-attacks by both sides which were known as the Khoikhoi–Dutch Wars that ended in the eventual defeat of the Khoikhoi. The First Khoikhoi-Dutch War took place from 1659 – 1660 and the second from 1673 – 1677. During 1664, tensions between England and
2163-522: The Korean War , the 2 Squadron ("The Flying Cheetahs") took part as South Africa's contribution. It won many American decorations, including the honour of a United States Presidential Unit Citation in 1952: Some sources list 35 deaths from 2 Squadron . The Simonstown Agreement was a naval co-operation agreement between the United Kingdom and South Africa signed 30 June 1955. Under
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#17327803414912266-822: The Makololo – and the creation of states such as the modern Lesotho . The Battle of Italeni in what is now KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa, in early 1838, between the Voortrekkers and the Zulus during the period of the Great Trek , resulted in the Zulu armies repulsing the Voortrekkers. On 9 April, near the Babanango Mountain Range a large Zulu impi (army) appeared, consisting of approximately 8,000 warriors. The Voortrekker commandos returned to their camp on 12 April. Boer general Piet Uys formed
2369-706: The National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) and the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA), during the civil war. The SADF was forced to withdraw under overwhelming pressure from thousands of Cuban combat troops . When South Africa began intensifying its campaign against PLAN in the 1980s, it reasserted its alliance with UNITA and took the opportunity to bolster that movement with training and captured PLAN weaponry. The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale proved to be
2472-787: The North African campaign (the Desert War) and the Italian Campaign as well as to Allied ships that docked at its crucial ports adjoining the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean that converge at the tip of Southern Africa. Numerous volunteers also flew for the Royal Air Force . (See: South African Army in World War II ; South African Air Force in World War II ; South African Navy in World War II .) Of
2575-639: The Nuclear Threat Initiative , in 1977 Israel traded 30 grams of tritium in exchange for 50 tons of South African uranium and in the mid-80s assisted with the development of the RSA-3 ballistic missile . Also in 1977, according to foreign press reports, it was suspected that South Africa signed a pact with Israel that included the transfer of military technology and the manufacture of at least six atom bombs. Chris McGreal has claimed that "Israel provided expertise and technology that
2678-467: The O.R. Tambo International Airport . Two interprovincial rail lines traverse Rustenburg. One is in the middle part of Rustenburg connecting Rustenburg eastwards to Brits and northwards to Thabazimbi , the other rail line runs through the eastern part of Rustenburg connecting it south-easterly to Krugersdorp and south-westerly to Koster . There is a possibility of upgrading the existing Rustenburg Railway network to better cater to passengers as part of
2781-607: The People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) in South-West Africa. PLAN was backed by the Soviet Union and a number of Warsaw Pact member states, as well as several sympathetic, newly independent African governments. It also received considerable combat support from the People's Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola (FAPLA) and a sizeable contingent of Cuban military advisors. In response, South Africa underwent
2884-573: The Pilanesberg Game Reserve and mainly serves tourists visiting the Sun City resort. It has a 2750m long and 30m wide runway and handles about 8000 passengers per year. The other nearest international airport to Rustenburg situated 140 km (87 mi) south-easterly is the O. R. Tambo International Airport which is located to the east of Johannesburg . Currently, international travelers to Rustenburg come predominantly via
2987-579: The South African Border War during the late 1970s. SADF expeditionary forces targeted guerrilla bases, refugees, and rural infrastructure in Angola and Zambia , depending initially on border raids, patrols, and air strikes to keep PLAN at bay. This was eventually extended to a permanent SADF military presence throughout southern Angola, with the objective of forcing PLAN bases to relocate further and further north. While this strategy
3090-619: The Transvaal but failed to do so. Though the raid was ineffective and no uprising took place, it did much to bring about the Second Boer War and the Second Matabele War . The affair brought Anglo-Boer relations to a dangerous low, and the ill feeling was heightened by the " Kruger telegram " from the German Emperor, Wilhelm II . It congratulated Paul Kruger for defeating the raid, as well as appearing to recognise
3193-670: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons since 1991, and the Chemical Weapons Convention since 1995. In February 2019, South Africa ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons , becoming the first country to have had nuclear weapons, disarmed them and gone on to sign the treaty. Between 1966 and 1989, South Africa waged a long and bitter counter-insurgency campaign against
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3296-466: The Weenen massacre , a group of about 470 Voortrekkers , led by Andries Pretorius , defended a laager (circle of ox wagons) against Zulu impis , ruled by King Dingane and led by Dambuza (Nzobo) and Ndlela kaSompisi , numbering between 10 and 20 thousand. The Zulus repeatedly and unsuccessfully attacked the laager , until Pretorius ordered a group of horse riders to leave the encampment and engage
3399-597: The Zulu overwhelmed and wiped out 1,400 British soldiers. This battle is considered to be one of the greatest disasters in British colonial history. Isandlwana forced the policy makers in London to rally to the support of the pro-war contingent in the Natal government and commit whatever resources were needed to defeat the Zulu. The first invasion of Zululand ended with the catastrophe of Isandlwana where, along with heavy casualties,
3502-650: The Zulu nation . The First Boer War , also known as the First Anglo-Boer War or the Transvaal War, was fought from 16 December 1880 until 23 March 1881 and was the first clash between the British and the South African Republic (Z.A.R.) Boers . It was precipitated by Sir Theophilus Shepstone , who annexed the South African Republic (Transvaal Republic) for the British in 1877. The British consolidated their power over most of
3605-437: The assegai to the northern bantus, a spear with a short shaft and broad blade, used as a close-quarters stabbing weapon. (Under Shaka's rule, losing an assegai was punishable by death. So it was never thrown like a javelin .) He also organised warriors into disciplined units known as Impis that fought in close formation behind large cowhide shields. In the Battle of Gqokli Hill in 1819, his troops and tactics prevailed over
3708-524: The "enemy" was considered disloyal and unpatriotic. These sentiments gave rise to "The Ossewabrandwag " ("Oxwagon Sentinel"), originally created as a cultural organisation on the Centenary of the Great Trek becoming more militant and openly opposing South African entry into the war on side of the British. The organisation created a paramilitary group called Stormjaers ('storm chasers'), modelled on
3811-708: The 1970s, while South Africa was developing its own atomic bombs . According to David Albright , writing for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists , "Faced with sanctions, South Africa began to organize clandestine procurement networks in Europe and the United States, and it began a long, secret collaboration with Israel." although he goes on to say "A common question is whether Israel provided South Africa with weapons design assistance, although available evidence argues against significant cooperation." According to
3914-521: The 2016 census). In 2017, the city's Gross Domestic Product ( GDP ) reached ZAR 63.8 billion, accounting for 21.1% of the GDP of the North West Province , and 1.28% of the GDP of South Africa . Rustenburg was one of the official host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup , being in close proximity to Phokeng , the capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation , where the Royal Bafokeng Stadium
4017-487: The Axis. Smuts immediately set about fortifying South Africa against any possible German sea invasion because of South Africa's global strategic importance controlling the long sea route around the Cape of Good Hope . Smuts took severe action against the pro-Nazi South African Ossewabrandwag movement (they were caught committing acts of sabotage) and jailed its leaders for the duration of the war. (One of them, John Vorster ,
4120-634: The Boer republic and offer support. The emperor was already perceived as anti-British, and a naval arms race had started between Germany and Britain. Consequently, the telegram alarmed and angered the British. The Second Boer War , also known as the Second Anglo-Boer War, the Second Freedom War (Afrikaans) and referred to as the South African War in modern times took place from 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902. The war
4223-407: The British commander-in-chief of Natal, George Pomeroy Colley , killed at Majuba, and British garrisons under siege across the entire Transvaal, the British were unwilling to further involve themselves in a war which was already seen as lost. As a result, William Gladstone 's British government signed a truce on 6 March, and in the final peace treaty on 23 March 1881, gave the Boers self-government in
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4326-456: The British garrison found itself under siege for months. Among the early residents of Rustenburg were settlers of Indian origin. One of the first families of Indian origin was the Bhyat family, whose contribution to the city's history was marked by the renaming of a major street name to Fatima Bhayat Street in honour of Fatima Bhyat who arrived in Rustenburg with her husband in 1877. Platinum mining in Rustenburg began in 1929, shortly after
4429-532: The European war, and laid plans to invade German South-West Africa . Elements of the South African army refused to fight against the Germans and along with other opponents of the Government rose in open revolt. The government declared martial law on 14 October 1914, and forces loyal to the government under the command of General Louis Botha and Jan Smuts proceeded to destroy the Maritz Rebellion . The leading Boer rebels got off lightly with terms of imprisonment of six and seven years and heavy fines. (See World War I and
4532-434: The Khoisan and the advancing Bantu tribes known as the Batlapin and the more powerful Barolong. These invaders would take as slaves those who had been conquered and referred to them as the Balala. During battle the defenders were armed with strong bows, and poisoned arrows; they also used the assegai and battle-axe, and protected their bodies with a small shield. In a fight in the open plain, they had little chance in defeating
4635-449: The Maritz Rebellion .) The Union Defence Force saw action in a number of places: More than 146,000 whites, 83,000 blacks and 2,500 people of mixed race (" Coloureds ") and Indian South Africans served in South African military units during the war , including 43,000 in German South-West Africa and 30,000 on the Western Front. An estimated 3,000 South Africans also joined the Royal Flying Corps . The total South African casualties during
4738-425: The Masarwa. After some time Bantu immigrants of greater strength invaded much of the traditional San territories. Archeological research suggests that each Bantu succession had better weapons than their predecessors enabling them to dominate the eastern parts of South Africa thereby forcing the Khoisan into less desirable parts of the country. In about the middle of the 18th Century, several clashes occurred between
4841-501: The Matebele from a Sotho-Tswana kingdom to the south, and together, they defeated the Matebele. As the Boers settled in the area, called their settlement Rustenburg because they had relatively friendly relations with their Bafokeng allies in the area, and after the many violent military conflicts with other African chiefdoms, such as the Matebele, they believed they could rest ("rusten" in Dutch) in this settlement, whose name literally means "Resting Town." Although had already long lived in
4944-422: The Middle East. South Africa's ports and harbours, such as at Cape Town , Durban , and Simon's Town , were also important rest-stops, refuelling-stations, and served as strategic assets to the British Royal Navy during the war, helping to keep the vital sea lanes to the British Raj open. On the eve of World War II the Union of South Africa found itself in a unique political and military quandary. While it
5047-426: The Nazi SA or Sturmabteilung ("Storm Division") and which was linked to the German Intelligence ( Abwehr ) and the German Foreign Office ( Dienstelle Ribbentrop ) via Luitpold Werz – the former German Consul in Pretoria. The Stormjaers carried out a number of sabotage attacks against the Smuts government and actively tried to intimidate and discourage volunteers from joining the army recruitment programs. In
5150-488: The Netherlands rose with rumours of war being imminent – that same year, Commander Zacharias Wagenaer was instructed to build a pentagonal castle out of stone at 33°55′33″S 18°25′40″E / 33.925806°S 18.427758°E / -33.925806; 18.427758 . On 26 April 1679, the five bastions were built. The Castle of Good Hope is a fortification which was built on the original coastline of Table Bay and now, because of land reclamation , seems nearer
5253-769: The Pilanesberg Game Reserve lies above. The complex is set on the slopes of a valley in the Pilanesberg Mountains. Sun City is a world renown destination by Sun International and remains one of the best resorts in Southern Africa. Tourist amenities include a shopping mall, casinos, the 'Valley of the Waves' and two championship golf courses. Protea hotel hunters rest borders the Kgaswane Nature reserve. Just 5 km from Waterfall mall . There are many amenities at this resort including, hiking, swimming, golf, horse riding, and game drives. Shopping Waterfall Mall nestled in Waterfall Park of Cashan in Rustenburg. Offers indoor shopping with just around 200 shops to visit. Platinum Square, Lifestyle Square, Rustenburg Square are all owned by
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#17327803414915356-443: The South African Republic (Transvaal) under a theoretical British oversight. The Jameson Raid (29 December 1895 – 2 January 1896) was a raid on Paul Kruger's Transvaal Republic carried out by Leander Starr Jameson and his Rhodesian and Bechuanaland policemen over the New Year weekend of 1895–96. It was intended to trigger an uprising by the primarily British expatriate workers (known as Uitlanders , or in English "Foreigners") in
5459-400: The University of Stellenbosch made this confession on behalf of the entire DRC: "[I] confess before you and before the Lord, not only my own sin and guilt, and my personal responsibility for the political, social, economic and structural wrongs that have been done to many of you and the results [from] which you and our whole country are still suffering, but vicariously I dare also to do that in
5562-403: The Zulus. Partly due to the fact that the Voortrekkers used rifles and at least one light cannon against the Zulus' spears, as well as the good location and motivation of the Voortrekkers, only three Voortrekkers were wounded and none perished; that contrasted against the more than 3,000 Zulu warriors who died. The Voortrekkers credited God as the reason why they had won the battle as they had made
5665-433: The agreement, the Royal Navy gave up its naval base at Simonstown, South Africa , and transferred command of the South African Navy to the government of South Africa. In return, South Africa promised the use of the Simonstown base to Royal Navy ships. U.S. Intelligence believed that Israel participated in South African nuclear research projects and supplied advanced non-nuclear weapons technology to South Africa during
5768-407: The airfield. It currently has a 1225m long and 15m runway and serves small planes for skydiving and parachuting. As part of Rustenburg's Aerodrome Master Plan, the Airfield will receive an upgrade. Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY), located at 50 km (31 mi) to the North of RLM , is an airport serving Sun City in the North West Province of South Africa . It is located close to
5871-411: The area when the Boers arrived, the Bafokeng bought land rights from the Boers, and they purchased their first tracts of land in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century from the colonial rulers, some in exchange for serving in the Boer Wars . Although these land purchases were technically illegal, Paul Kruger, who would become a president of the Transvaal Boer Republic, but was then a veld kornet,
5974-400: The area with the districts of Koster , Swartruggens and Rustenburg featuring battlefields, memorial graves and ruined forts. The area also has archaeological remains from the Iron Age and Stone Age . Key attractions in this area include the nature reserves around Rustenburg. This includes: Sun City and the Lost City resorts located within the crater of the dormant volcano which
6077-418: The arrival of any European settlers in South Africa the southern part of Africa was inhabited by the San people . As far as the military history of South Africa is concerned, African tribes frequently waged war against each other and made alliances for survival. The succession of Bantu immigrants from Central Africa during the time of the Bantu expansion initially led to the formation of merged tribes such as
6180-439: The bitter-einders and their allies took part in a revolt known as the Maritz Rebellion . The Union of South Africa, which came into being in 1910, tied closely to the British Empire , joined Great Britain and the allies against the German Empire . Prime Minister Louis Botha and Defence Minister Jan Smuts , both former Second Boer War generals who had fought against the British then, now became active and respected members of
6283-401: The centre of Cape Town , South Africa. Built by the VOC between 1666 and 1679, the Castle is the oldest building in South Africa. The Castle acted as local headquarters for the South African Army in the Western Cape , but today houses the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for the traditional Cape Regiments . The Battle of Muizenberg was a small but significant battle for
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#17327803414916386-560: The city's revitalization. Previously, the railway lines served long-distance passengers, but are now only used for transporting platinum and chrome concentrates to smelters. The Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) Bus rapid transit network will incorporate 40 km (25 mi) (half bi-directional) transport networks, walk ways and 17 sub-stations with and over 260 buses. Schools in Rustenburg include : Higher education & further education colleges include : Other Tertiary Education Institutions close to Rustenburg : Rustenburg
6489-430: The colonies of South Africa in 1879 after the Anglo-Zulu War , and attempted to impose an unpopular system of confederation on the region. The Boers protested, and in December 1880 they revolted. The battles of Bronkhorstspruit , Laing's Nek , Schuinshoogte , and Majuba Hill proved disastrous for the British where they found themselves outmaneuvered and outperformed by the highly mobile and skilled Boer marksmen. With
6592-563: The components of the RRT system design, it will not be an exclusively BRT driven operation. The routes have been planned to integrate with bus routes servicing townships, suburbs and outlying village areas as well as long-distance bus services, which will work in unison to move people around the city and region. Rustenburg Airfield (FARG), situated in the middle part of the city, is the Rustenburg Local Municipality Airfield, licensed according to Civil Aviation Authority standards. Rustenburg SkyDiving Club operates every weekend year round from
6695-426: The creation of the Transvaal Colony which in 1910 was incorporated into the Union of South Africa . The treaty ended the existence of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State as Boer republics and placed them within the British Empire . The Boers referred to the two wars as the Freedom Wars . Those Boers who wanted to continue the fight were known as " Bittereinders " (or irreconcilables ) and at
6798-438: The defeat, and approached the camp singing Ndwandwe victory songs to gain entry. Zwide fled with some of his offspring including Madzanga. Most of the Ndwandwe abandoned their lands and migrated north and eastward. This was the start of the Mfecane , a catastrophic, bloody migration of many different tribes in the area, initially escaping the Zulus, but themselves causing their own havoc after adopting Zulu tactics in war. Shaka
6901-446: The discovery of the Platinum Reef by Hans Merensky , later named the Merensky Reef . The mine is located about 3 km from the town centre and owned and managed by the Anglo American plc . According to legend, the farmer that owned the land sold the mineral rights to Anglo American for R10 000. The township of Boitekong on the northeast side of Rustenburg has one of the highest incidences of AIDS orphans in South Africa Rustenburg
7004-439: The end of the 2017/18 financial year, the Rustenburg Metropolitan had spent about R2.7 billion on the upgrading of old and the construction of new public transport infrastructure in and around the city. The infrastructure includes 20 km (12 mi) of bi-directional Transitway Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) Bus rapid transit lanes, walk ways and 17 Sub-stations. After completion, 37 safe and clean enclosed stations on
7107-401: The end of the war a number like Deneys Reitz chose exile rather than sign an undertaking that they would abide by the peace terms. Over the following decade, many returned to South Africa and never signed the undertaking. Some, like Reitz, eventually reconciled themselves to the new status quo , but others waited for a suitable opportunity to restart the old quarrel. At the start of World War I
7210-519: The famous Ten Flags Theme park and much more. Rustenburg is also close to Magaliesburg which offers a number of restaurants and outdoor activities. There are several sites of cultural and historical significance in and around Rustenburg. Some of these related to the indigenous Bafokeng, Bakgatla and Botswana tribes, whose totemic tribal traditions are of interest. There is also the German community of Kroondal that traces its origins back to 1857. A number of Anglo-Boer and ethnic war battles took place in
7313-446: The future destiny of South Africa which took place at Muizenberg (near Cape Town ), South Africa in 1795; it led to the capture of the Cape Colony by the United Kingdom. A fleet of seven Royal Navy ships – five third-rates , Monarch (74), Victorious (74), Arrogant (74), America (64) and Stately (64), with the 16-gun sloops Echo and Rattlesnake – under Vice-Admiral Elphinstone anchored in Simon's Bay at
7416-550: The goal of becoming a world-class green, efficient, sustainable and intricately interconnected Smart City where all communities enjoy a high quality of life. This includes the redevelopment and rejuvenation of existing CBD areas to new world-class commercial centres with a conspicuous signature skyline incorporating a plethora of high-rise landmark buildings and skyscrapers as part of the smart space planning and smart maximization of land usage that sustainably creates breathing room for people to move, live, work and play. As at
7519-708: The halls of power in the Parliament of South Africa , that pitted those who sought to enter the war on Britain's side, led by the pro- Allied pro-British Afrikaner and former prime minister Jan Smuts , and general against then-current prime minister Barry Hertzog, who wished to keep South Africa "neutral", if not pro- Axis . On 4 September 1939, the United Party caucus refused to accept Hertzog's stance of neutrality in World War II and deposed him in favour of Smuts. Upon becoming Prime Minister of South Africa, Smuts declared South Africa officially at war with Germany and
7622-450: The high elevation. It has very warm summers (from December to February) and mild winters (from June to August). Due to the altitude, summers are not quite as hot as one might expect. Precipitation occurs mainly in summer. There is occasional frost at night in winter. The city is located on major highway routes and close to 2 major centres, making it a hub for tourist activities. Within the city are some historic churches and Mosque, including
7725-699: The invaders, though when attacked on a mountain or among rocks they managed to beat off their enemies. The arrival of the permanent settlements of Europeans, under the Dutch East India Company , at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652 brought them into the land of the local people, such as the Khoikhoi (called Hottentots by the Dutch), and the Bushmen (also known as the San ), collectively referred to as
7828-605: The local tribes from the region, which they came to call 'place of dew' (Phokeng). In the early 1800s, the Bafokeng and other Tswana communities were conquered in a series of devastating wars launched by an offshoot of the Zulu kingdom, called the Matebele. The Boers had also fought the Zulu and Matebele, and so the Boers and Tswana found in the Matebele a common enemy. The Tswana and Boers planned together and worked toward defeating
7931-458: The main centre column lost all supplies, transport and ammunition and the British would be forced to halt their advances elsewhere while a new invasion was prepared. At Rorke's Drift (22–23 January 1879) 139 British soldiers successfully defended the station against an intense assault by four to five thousand Zulu warriors . The Battle of Intombe was fought on 12 March 1879, between British and Zulu forces. The Siege of Eshowe took place during
8034-468: The mining industry by the ANC Youth League . The majority of people in the region 20 years after the fall of apartheid still live in abject poverty despite the massive profits yielded by the platinum royalties. This has led in recent years to claims of kleptocracy against the 'royal' family and land claim disputes. Agriculture in the region has been in constant decline since the decimation of
8137-580: The name of the NGK [the white DRC], of which I am a member, and for the Afrikaans people as a whole." The conference finally resulted in the signing of the Rustenburg Declaration, which moved strongly toward complete confession, forgiveness, and restitution. Rustenburg has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cwa ), with a relatively high degree of diurnal temperature variation due to
8240-459: The only 'private' stadium that hosted games in the 2010 World cup. The Royal Bafokeng regard themselves as a 'separate nation' which is in contradiction to the Rainbow nation espoused by Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela . This 'nationhood' is regarded by many today as a divide and rule tactic orchestrated by the mining conglomerates which has subsequently led to the calls for nationalization of
8343-622: The period between 1815 and about 1835. The Mfecane resulted from the rise to power of Shaka , the Zulu king and military leader who conquered the Nguni peoples between the Tugela and Pongola rivers in the beginning of the 19th century, and created a militaristic kingdom in the region. The Mfecane also led to the formation and consolidation of other groups – such as the Matabele , the Mfengu and
8446-473: The place of battle rather than being enticed into unfavourable terrain – the Voortrekkers would not have succeeded in finally beating the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River eight months later. The Battle of Blood River ( Afrikaans : Slag van Bloedrivier ) was fought on 16 December 1838 on the banks of the Blood River ( Bloedrivier ) in what is today KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa. In the aftermath of
8549-476: The purification and supply to Boitekong. Life for the majority under the rule of the 'Royal Bafokeng' has parallels to the apartheid era. In the Apartheid era, forced removals of old settlements were on the basis of racial divide whereas now it is done for installation of massive mining operations sometimes engulfing entire villages. The Royal Bafokeng company own the stadium selected as a World Cup 2010 venue,
8652-584: The regional development reaches all levels of society. Rustenburg has been highly dependent on mining which is responsible for more than 65% of local GDP and 50% of all direct jobs. The secondary GDP contributors are, by a considerable margin, finance (9%) and retail (8%). Since Platinum mining is projected to decline after 2040, the Rustenburg Local Municipality formulated the Rustenburg Vision 2040 in 2014, with
8755-467: The rest through disease), 6,000–7,000 Boer Commandos , 20,000–28,000 Boer civilians, mostly women and children due to disease in concentration camps , and an estimated 20,000 black Africans living in the Boers republics who died in their own separate concentration camps. The last of the Boer holdouts surrendered in May 1902 and the war ended with the Treaty of Vereeniging in the same month. The war resulted in
8858-625: The superior numbers of the Ndwandwe people, who failed to destroy the Zulu in their first encounter. The Ndwandwe and the Zulus met again in combat at the Battle of Mhlatuze River in 1820. The Zulu tactics again prevailed, pressing their attack when the Ndwandwe army was divided during the crossing of the Mhlatuze River . Zulu warriors arrived at the Ndwande King Zwide 's headquarters near present-day Nongoma before news of
8961-429: The town. Following skirmishes on 1 and 2 September, a final general attempt to recapture the camp was prepared by the Dutch for the 3rd, but at this point the British reinforcements arrived and the Dutch withdrew. A British advance on Cape Town, with the new reinforcements, began on the 14th; on the 16th, the colony capitulated. The British assumed control of the Cape of Good Hope for the next seven years. The Cape
9064-449: The trunk lines stations will be fully operational along 40 km (25 mi) of road using at least 100 articulated buses to transport passengers along the main corridors. On completion of Phase 1 of the 4 phase project, the RRT is projected to deliver 225 000 passenger trips a day through 13 routes, 240 bus stops and 15 BRT stations using around 268 buses. While Bus rapid transit is one of
9167-650: The vast citrus estates of Rustenburg in the 1970s and 1980s due to pollution from increased smelting and beneficiating processes by mines. There are only a fraction of the original citrus farms remaining. In 1990, the first post-Apartheid conference between the Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk (the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa) and the South African churches was held in Rustenburg. During this conference, professor Willie Jonker of
9270-654: The war was about 18,600 with over 12,452 killed – more than 4,600 in the European theatre alone. The Commonwealth War Graves commission has records of 9457 known South African War dead during World War I. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission There is no question that South Africa greatly assisted the Allies, and Great Britain in particular, in capturing the two German colonies of German South West Africa and German East Africa as well as in battles in Western Europe and
9373-504: The world's largest platinum refinery, PMR Home (Precious Metal Refiners), which processes around 70% of the world's platinum. As a result of the mining activity in this mineral-rich area, there is also an increased focus on social development. Rustenburg is one of only 5 South African cities to have a community foundation, called the Greater Rustenburg Community Foundation (GRCF), that seeks to ensure
9476-419: Was a total disaster for the British; 15 officers and 110 men were killed, a further 8 wounded and 100 native soldiers died. The Battle of Kambula took place in 1879 when a Zulu army attacked the British camp at Kambula , resulting in a massive Zulu defeat. The Battle of Ulundi took place at the Zulu capital of Ulundi on 4 July 1879 and proved to be the decisive battle that finally broke the military power of
9579-492: Was central to South Africa's development of its nuclear bombs". In 2000, Dieter Gerhardt , Soviet spy and a former commodore in the South African Navy, claimed that Israel agreed in 1974 to arm eight Jericho II missiles with "special warheads" for South Africa. From the 1960s to the 1990s, South Africa pursued research into weapons of mass destruction , including nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons under
9682-550: Was closely allied with Great Britain, being a co-equal Dominion under the 1931 Statute of Westminster with its head of state being the British king, the South African Prime Minister on 1 September 1939 was none other than Barry Hertzog the leader of the pro-Afrikaner anti-British National party that had joined in a unity government as the United Party . Hertzog's problem was that South Africa
9785-451: Was constitutionally obligated to support Great Britain against Nazi Germany . The Polish-British Common Defence Pact obligated Britain, and in turn its dominions, to help Poland if attacked by the Nazis. After Hitler's forces attacked Poland in the morning of 1 September 1939, Britain declared war on Germany within a few days. A short but furious debate unfolded in South Africa, especially in
9888-599: Was established in 2006 by Nadia Dudhia and has become a world famous confectionery. Custies was then taken over by Raees Mayet in 2014 and has brought in many new flavors and coffees. Zinniaville shopping complex is one of the busiest in the area. Ranging from wholesale to retail. Zinniaville shopping complex has many supermarkets and cold drink suppliers which attract consumers from surrounding under developed areas. Zinniaville industrial area consists of factories of Chicken farms, plastic factories and wood suppliers and much more. This North West Province location article
9991-652: Was fought between Great Britain and the two independent Boer republics of the Orange Free State and the South African Republic (referred to as the Transvaal by the British). After a protracted hard-fought war, the two independent republics lost and were absorbed into the British Empire. In all, the war resulted in around 75,000 deaths: 22,000 British and imperial soldiers (7,792 battle casualties,
10094-498: Was friendly to the Bafokeng and helped arrange many of these purchases. A public hospital has been named after Paul Kruger. Rustenburg was established in 1851 as an administrative centre for an Afrikaner farming area that produced citrus fruit, tobacco, peanuts, sunflower seeds , maize, wheat and cattle. On 10 February 1859, the Reformed Churches in South Africa was founded under a Syringa tree , now commemorated with
10197-722: Was returned to the restored Dutch government (known as the Batavian Government ) in 1804. In 1806 the British returned and after again defeating the Dutch at the Battle of Blaauwberg , stayed in control for more than 100 years. The Xhosa Wars (also known as the Kaffir Wars or Cape Frontier Wars ) were a series of nine wars between the Xhosa Kingdom , and the British Empire as well as European settlers with their Khoi allies, from 1779 and 1879 in what
10300-671: Was successful, it resulted in the parallel expansion of FAPLA, with Soviet assistance, to meet what Luanda perceived as a direct South African threat to Angolan sovereignty. FAPLA and the SADF clashed continuously between 1981 and 1984, and again from 1987 to 1988, culminating in the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale . The South African Border War was closely linked to the Angolan Civil War . South African expeditionary units had openly invaded Angola in 1975 during Operation Savannah , an ill-fated attempt to support two rival Angolan factions,
10403-476: Was the ultimate victor, and his (more peaceful) descendants still live today throughout Zululand , with customs and a way of life that can be easily traced to Shaka 's day. Mfecane ( Zulu ), also known as the Difaqane or Lifaqane ( Sesotho ), is an African expression which means something like "the crushing" or "scattering". It describes a period of widespread chaos and disturbance in southern Africa during
10506-456: Was the venue for World AIDS Day commemoration in December 2010. The township is in a geographical area which bears the brunt of the catchment area of the toxic effects of the mining industry coupled with a very poor quality of water supply from the local Bospoort Dam , the water from which was for decades considered too toxic for human consumption until water shortages in the nineties compelled
10609-400: Was to become future Prime Minister of South Africa.) (See Jan Smuts during World War II .) Prime Minister Jan Smuts was the only important non-British general whose advice was constantly sought by Britain's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill . Smuts was invited to the Imperial War Cabinet in 1939 as the most senior South African in favour of war. On 28 May 1941, Smuts was appointed
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