Rustenburg
Rustenburg is in the heart of the savannah bushveld. The city is in the North West Province, nestled at the foothills of the breathtaking Magaliesburg Mountains. The highest point in this mountain range is 1,852m above sea level and has been a tactical region for many battles for land during the early 1800s.
Name: Rustenburg. The city's name originates from Dutch.
Province: North West
Population: 395 539
Altitude: 1500m
Geography: Located on the Highveld Plateau with low mountains and grasslands in the north western part of South Africa.
Climate: Rustenburg enjoys a sub-tropical climate with temperatures around 16°C during winter and 31°C during summer. The climate is generally ideal for year round outdoor activities.
Key Economic Sectors: Mining, Agriculture
Professional Football Clubs: Platinum Stars (Premier)
Hotel:
Akwaaba Lodge Rustenburg
Afri-chic Guest House Rustenburg
Kedar Country Hotel Conference Centre Rustenburg
Road Lodge Hotel Rustenburg
Akwaaba Lodge Rustenburg
Afri-chic Guest House Rustenburg
Kedar Country Hotel Conference Centre Rustenburg
Road Lodge Hotel Rustenburg
Royal Bafokeng Stadium:
The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is one of the stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium is named after the Bafokeng people who live in the area.
In 1999, the Bafokeng won a legal battle, which entitled them to 20% on the platinum which is mined on their historical land. Hence, they have shares in platinum mining in the area. Upon completion, the stadium will seat 42,000.
Name: Royal Bafokeng
City: Rustenburg
Built: 1999
Construction: minor upgrade
Construction: 2010.
Gross Capacity: 42 000
City: Rustenburg
Built: 1999
Construction: minor upgrade
Construction: 2010.
Gross Capacity: 42 000
Matches:
12 June - 20:30Group C England-USA
15 June - 13:30Group F New Zealand-Slovakia
19 June - 16:00Group D Ghana-Australia
22 June - 16:00Group A Mexico-Uruguay
24 June - 20:30Group E Denmark-Japan
26 June - 20:30Round of 161C-2D
