PROJECTS
School Uniform Project
Rustenburg Chrome Community Empowerment Trust Supports Learners with full School Uniforms
The Trust concluded the distribution of school uniforms to 641 learners across 5 schools following the distribution to learners in January which also covered 6 schools benefiting 624 learners.
In total, 1 265 learners from across 11 schools received full school uniforms between January and August 2026.
The first group of learners from the following schools received the uniforms in January:
- Kroondal Primary School – 103 Leaners
- Matetenene Secondary School – 108 Leaners
- Mfidikwe Primary School- 137 Leaners
- Photsaneng Primary School – 106 Leaners
- Rankelenyane Primary School – 88 Leaners
- Tlhage Primary School- 82 Leaners
The second group of learners from the following schools received the uniforms in July and August:
- Mabitse Primary School – 104 Leaners
- Maumong Primary School – 99 Leaners
- Platinum Primary School (Bleskop)- 81 learners
- Mojagedi Secondary School – 197 Leaners
- Tlapa Primary School – 160
RCCET Bursary Holders Receive Further Support
The Rustenburg Chrome Community Empowerment Trust continued to support the bursary holders by providing them with laptops to assists them through their academic journey. This initiative, that supports 18 bursary beneficiaries in total, is aimed at making learning more accessible and efficient.
Empowering Families Across Rustenburg
RCCET has continued its outreach efforts by providing essential food vouchers to families across wards 29, 33, 34, 35 and 45. We remain dedicated to improving lives and supporting the people who make our community strong.
Library Open
We would like to announce that the Tshukudu Community Library is open and ready for use by the community.
Rustenburg Chrome Community Empowerment Trust Celebrates Successful Completion of Yellow Machines Operator Training Programme
A Rustenburg Chrome Community Empowerment Trust (RCCET) funded initiative has seen 100 beneficiaries from host communities (wards 29, 33, 34, 35, 45) successfully completing the yellow machines operating training programme.
The four-month programme provided practical and theoretical training in operating a range of yellow machines, including Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT), Bobcats, Front-End Loaders (FEL), and Tractor Loader Backhoes (TLB).
The programme further provides for 1 month paid practical work for all graduates to employ their skills and become more competitive in the job market.
Poultry Production Learnership – Beneficiary Villages (Mabitse, Rankelenyane, Maumong, Tlapa)
The NQF Level 3 Poultry Learnership Programme aims to contribute to economic development, food security and entrepreneurship by supporting the growth of a poultry industry within the communities in ward 29.
The programme which initially recruited 30 unemployed young people from across the four villages, currently has 26 (21 Females & 5 Males) learners enrolled in the learnership.
The learners are also equipped with practical skills through post-training experiential work in broilers and layers.
Serakatuma Project
The Arts and Culture sector, particularly film, television and theatre, presents a valuable opportunity to contribute to local community development in Rustenburg
The project is implemented with unemployed young people across the Trust’s beneficial wards having opportunities to be developed in areas such as acting, directing, writing, director of photography, art department, production, postproduction editing, makeup and hair, wardrobe. Music for television & film.
Total number of young people recruited: 71
Male: 28
Female: 43
Reading Superheroes
RCCET is committed to supporting initiatives that promote literacy, education and youth development within its communities
Reading Superhero Program is designed to improve literacy and library engagement empowering children through engaging storytelling, mentorship and educational activities including:
Reading Superheroes Programme – promoting library sign-ups, reading and positive peer influence.
Vitamin Heroes – combining games, STEM education, nutrition and agriculture lessons to encourage healthy choices and a love for nature.
Clean Community Programme
The Trust has partnered with the Rustenburg Local Municipality and the Royal Bafokeng Administration by funding the Municipality-led initiative to get communities aware and involved in caring for their environment.
The campaign themed “Clean Community Programme” was officially launched on 3 September 2026 in Mfidikwe, Rustenburg.
The 12-months programme aims to improve environmental cleanliness within the community through waste collection, the closure and rehabilitation of illegal dumping sites and to promote waste recycling.