Football fans with an interest in nature reserves and platinum mines will enjoy Rustenburg. Those looking for a party atmosphere should probably look elsewhere. Built on the wealth of mines centered on the most platinum-rich region in the world, Rustenburg is an early-rising, early-to-bed town. Not surprising since the city's name in Afrikaans means “town of rest.” Still, fans attending the six World Cup matches scheduled for Royal Bafokeng Stadium will at least have the famous, formerly blacklisted, Sun City holiday and entertainment resort just a 45-minute drive away. And the bustling city of Johannesburg is a relatively easy 165 kilometers to the southeast.
