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By Sitha Maliwa: In a province where platinum shafts dominate both the skyline and the economy, a new movement is rising - one determined to prove that the future of Rustenburg’s youth stretches far beyond the mine gates. On 24 February 2026, the Rustenburg Civic Centre will host the Rustenburg Career Expo 2026, a large-scale intervention expected to welcome more than 4,500 Grade 12 learners from Rustenburg and neighbouring towns. At a time when youth unemployment in the North West hovers around 58 - 60%, organisers insist this is not just another career day. It is a deliberate, solution-driven disruption. Organised by the Rustenburg Community Development Trust (RCDT) in partnership with Valterra Platinum and the Department of Education, the...

By Sitha Maliwa: A decade ago, the Rustenburg Community Development Trust (RCDT) was founded on a bold vision to transform mining-linked communities into self-sustaining powerhouses of innovation, skills, and enterprise. Today, that vision stands tall. As RCDT prepares to host its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 27 November at the RCDT Hub in Paardekraal, the organisation marks 10 years of transformative community impact that has reshaped lives across Rustenburg’s 65 villages. This is no ordinary AGM. It’s a celebration of progress, resilience, and a renewed promise to build a Rustenburg that thrives beyond the mines. From humble beginnings in 2014 to a thriving network that has reached over 50,000 beneficiaries, RCDT’s journey reads like a blueprint for sust...

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RUSTENBURG CAREER EXPO 2026: Breaking the mining cycle, building 4,500 futures

BEYOND THE MINES: RCDT’s 10-year journey of empowering Rustenburg