Rustenburg is a large town situated at the foot of the Magalies mountain range in the North West  province of South Africa. Just outside the town are the largest platinum mines in the world and the largest platinum refinery, which processes about 70% of the world's platinum.
The town is surrounded by a fertile farming area producing citrus fruit, tobacco, groundnuts, sunflower seeds, maize, wheat and cattle.
The Rustenburg Local Municipality has a population of about 400 000 and is centrally located within the North West province and is easily accessible from major South African urban centers.
Professional clubs in South Africa frequently choose to play home league matches in the city.
South African National Athletics Championships.
See information on Royal Bafokeng Stadium .