Rustenburg is a city located at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range in South Africa. It serves as the most populous city within the North West province.
The city holds significant economic importance, with a 2017 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of ZAR 63.8 billion. This figure accounted for 21.1% of the GDP of the North West Province and 1.28% of the national GDP of South Africa.
Rustenburg was an official host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup due to its proximity to Phokeng, the capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation. The England national football team utilized the city as their base camp during the tournament because of the nearby Royal Bafokeng Stadium.