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Tel +27 (0)83 538 5684
email: Toni@rustics.co.za
Installing exciting
and safe playgounds
countrywide since 2005.


Nice from far, but far from nice - quality is more than just looking good!
We recently visited a jungle gym which was beautifully designed and perfectly built find out why it was breaking after only three years.


New East London School chooses Rustics
St Joseph's school in East London chooses Rustics Jungle Gyms to supply its new playgrounds - read what have to they say about the team.


The playground can ease back-to-school nerves
a playground can reduce the anxiety of starting in grade 1, beginning a new phase or moving to a new school.


Unstructured play teaches leadership skills
They say that leaders are born, not made. But leadership is a skill that can be learned as early as childhood.


Don't compromise Safety to save money
Beware of playground equipment not built to the relevant South African National Standards.


Win the battle between nature and screens
We need to teach our children that screens only mimic real life and that real life is much more enjoyable when it is experienced.


When is the last time you allowed yourself to play?
When is the last time you allowed yourself to play?
Generally, somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stop playing. But why? Pla


Another Happy Customer- KFC Maitland, King Williams Town
"I would definitely recommend Rustics. The owner, Toni is wonderful to work with - she made our experience effortless and really enjoyable.


Playground Planning Tips
As in all things, planning is the key to success - installing a playground is no different. See our planning tips below


Treating playground injuries
Accidents still happen, even if you have a Jungle Gym built for safety. In this post, we discuss how to cope with common playground injuries


Is your child suffering from a lack of sleep?
According to researchers, children 9-12 who do not get 9hrs of sleep a night have differences in their brain which affect their health.


Balance skills help children to develop better language, reading & writing skills
Improving balance & sensory processing skills early in life will help children to develop better language, improve reading & writing skills


Choose Age-Appropriate Playground Equipment
Selecting the right playground equipment for your age group is critical to making sure the playground is fun, accessible and safe.


Assessing core strength and stability in sitting
How do you know if your child is suffering from low core strength? We have some guidelines to help you.


Playing safely on the playground
In addition to ensuring that all regular equipment checks are carried out there are other factors to consider to keep children safe.


Building core strength is a key element of improved classroom performance
Core strength is essential for sitting still and concentration in both adults and children. A jungle gym can help build the core muscles.


Playgrounds help develop problem solving skills
Outdoor playground equipment helps children to learn to use their imagination to solve problems developing out-the box thinking.


WHO Guidelines on Exercise for health
This post summarises the WHO Guidelines on Exercise for health in children


Happy customer - Rustics incorporated retaining wall into obstacle course design
In this case study Rustics custom built a jungle gym to incorporate a large retaining wall


A generous donation keeps hopes of quality pre-school education alive
Carol Colburne chose to remember her late mother Lynn, by installing a Rustics Jungle Gym at the New Beginnings Day-care Centre.
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