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The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the transformation and development of the Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg, North West (see photos here and here). Our ongoing oversight and consistent advocacy for community-focused development are yielding positive results, ensuring that upgrades to the stadium bring real benefits to local residents.
The improvements at Olympia Park Stadium promise a range of key benefits. Local soccer teams will now have access to the stadium, boosting soccer development and nurturing young talent. The project also creates economic opportunities by supporting local businesses, providing jobs, and increasing overall economic activity in the area. Furthermore, the upgraded facilities will enhance the experience for players, supporters, and visitors, while positioning the stadium as a premier sporting destination in the North West.
The DA’s oversight visits have highlighted encouraging developments, such as contributions from local mining companies towards the stadium’s improvement. Already, Olympia Park has successfully hosted night games, demonstrating the stadium’s enhanced capacity. Next Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the stadium will proudly host a Premier Soccer League (PSL) match, a milestone that reflects the stadium’s growing importance in the province’s sporting landscape.
The DA is encouraged by this progress and will continue to monitor developments to ensure that Olympia Park Stadium remains a hub of opportunity and community growth. We look forward to seeing the continued benefits for soccer enthusiasts, small businesses, hawkers, and the broader Rustenburg community.