https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/motlhankela-wa-sepodisi-o-latofadiwang-ka-go-utswa-leruo-o-neetswe-beile-ya-r500/The Guardianen2026-04-08T04:49:53+00:00Motlhankela wa sepodisi o latofadiwang ka go utswa leruo o neetswe beile ya R500e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Hartswater go fitlha 11 Motsheganong 2026. Mojaki one a tshwarwa mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go utswa dipudi kwa motseng wa Magogong, McDonald Moshopa Mojaki (42) kwa seteisheneng sa sepodisi sa Hartswater, Kgetsi ya bogodu jwa leruo kgatlhanong le motlhankela wa sepodisihttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/north-west-police-and-sandf-launch-operation/The Guardianen2026-04-08T04:37:33+00:00North West police and SANDF launch operationThe acting North West Police Commissioner, Following the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), stabilise affected communities and restore public confidence in law enforcement, deal with crime, invites members of the media to attend the Launch of Operation Prosper at the SAPS Academy’s Boardroom in Mogwase Unit 5, Major General Matlhapi Deborah Mmolawahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/north-west-department-of-education-ready-to-resume-with-2nd-quarter-of-schools-reopening/The Guardianen2026-04-08T04:27:30+00:00North West Department of Education ready to resume with 2nd Quarter of schools reopeningteachers, upon the commencement of the second quarter on 8 April 2026, and Grade 12 candidates for their dedication to ensuring the successful execution of school days conducted throughout the province in the first quarter of the 2026 academic year. Motsumi added that, Viola Motsumi further commends school principalshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/housing-reparations-a-moral-obligation-to-restore-dignity/The Guardianen2026-04-08T04:13:14+00:00Housing reparations a ‘moral obligation’ to restore dignityKwaZulu-Natalhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/fuel-price-mechanism-under-review/The Guardianen2026-04-08T03:50:54+00:00Fuel price mechanism under reviewRobert Maake, storagehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/call-for-global-fairness-in-the-sharing-of-benefits-derived-from-biodiversity/The Guardianen2026-04-08T03:36:58+00:00Call for global fairness in the sharing of benefits derived from biodiversityFisheries and the Environment, located within the Cape Floristic Region, The Deputy Minister of Forestry, noting that issues of fairnesshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/missing-helicopter-found-with-occupants-unharmed/The Guardianen2026-04-08T03:25:33+00:00Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmedhowever, which includes two SAPS investigators, The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the helicopter that went missing on Monday with four occupants, along with an Environmental Crime Investigator, including the pilot, has been successfully located this morning with all individuals found alive and unharmed. The group, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said, as they attempted to navigate through the thick bush, they could not find the chopper. Mathe said following their rescuehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/suspects-arrested-during-easter-holiday/The Guardianen2026-04-08T03:18:28+00:00Suspects arrested during Easter holidayrape, Attempted Murder, including murder, possession of illegal firearms and drug-related crimes. The intensified, Twelve suspects were arrested by the police in Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday operations for various serious offences, the district also recorded an increase in cases of murder, Setsoto, attempted murder and rape. The police said six suspects were arrested in connection with murder cases reported across Nketoanahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/macpherson-welcomes-1bil-investment-unlocked-through-infrastructure-sa/The Guardianen2026-04-08T03:11:16+00:00Macpherson welcomes $1bil investment unlocked through Infrastructure SAThe Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has welcomed Infrastructure South Africa’s contribution to the successful hosting of the South African Investment Conference in Sandtohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/08/tourism-a-driver-of-economy-and-jobs/The Guardianen2026-04-08T03:02:11+00:00Tourism a driver of economy and jobsSouth Africa’s tourism sector has emerged as a powerful driver of economic growth and job creation, with new data highlighting its recovery and expansion beyond pre-pandemic levels. According to Statistics South Africa’s latest Tourism Satellite Account reporthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/07/da-acts-to-safeguard-public-access-to-state-dams-and-support-local-economies/The Guardianen2026-04-07T18:06:58+00:00DA acts to safeguard public access to state dams and support local economiesSouth Africans have long enjoyed the right to use state dams for recreational purposes, David Mc Kay said under the National Water Act, such as boatinghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/07/20-suspects-nabbed-for-drug-related-offences/The Guardianen2026-04-07T16:40:14+00:0020 suspects nabbed for drug-related offencessending a clear and resounding message to drug dealers and other criminals that law enforcement will continue to enforce a zero-tolerance approach. In a commendable display of policing excellence, The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District delivered an exceptional performance over the Easter Weekendhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/07/captain-suspended-after-defrauding-saps-millions-of-rands/The Guardianen2026-04-07T06:11:54+00:00Captain suspended after defrauding SAPS millions of randsThe South African Police Service (SAPS) anti-corruption unit has arrested a police captain (53) for fraud. His arrest emanates from an internal investigation sanctioned by the Division: Financial Manahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/07/a-search-conducted-over-a-missing-chopper/The Guardianen2026-04-07T05:43:22+00:00A search conducted over a missing chopperA search has been sanctioned after a chopper/helicopter went missing inside the Kruger National Park with four occupants. The chopper disappeared on 6 April 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/06/postponement-of-aanssc-reflects-a-failure-of-basic-planning/The Guardianen2026-04-06T10:52:41+00:00‘Postponement of AANSSC reflects a failure of basic planning’Arts and Culture, calling it a clear failure of planning and accountability. McGluwa said the championships were scheduled to take place from 8–12 April 2026, Arts and Culture’s last-minute postponement of the 2026 Autumn Athletics National School Sport Championships, Joe McGluwa has expressed deep concern and disappointment at the Department of Sport, The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sporthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/06/heartfelt-condolences-messages-after-the-death-of-conjoined-twin/The Guardianen2026-04-06T10:38:16+00:00Heartfelt condolences messages after the death of conjoined twinThe Portfolio Committee on Health said it has noted with profound sadness the tragic passing of one of the conjoined twins, which captured the attention of the province of Limpopohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/06/a-classroom-burnt-down-at-fm-ramaboa-technical-school/The Guardianen2026-04-06T07:28:04+00:00A classroom burnt down at FM Ramaboa Technical Schoolnear Lichtenburg, The North West Department of Education has expressed shock after receiving a report that, in the early hours of Saturday, Viola Motsumi said the principal urged them to rush to the school to assess the extent of the damage. Motsumi said upon their arrival at the school, two teachers received a call from their school principal, was destroyed by fire. It is reported that on the same day of the incident, in the early hours, that one classroom in the Grade 8 block at FM Ramaboa Technical School in Itsoseng Township, who was unable to come to the scenehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/06/sensei-mantshele-tau-earns-prestigious-5th-dan-black-belt/The Guardianen2026-04-06T07:16:00+00:00Sensei Mantshele Tau earns prestigious 5th Dan Black Beltas the esteemed karate school marks 40 years of excellence. The historic grading took place on 14 March 2026, Sensei Mantshele “Quick-Silver” Tau has earned the prestigious 5th Dan Black Belt, at Ellis Park Arena, In a historic milestone for South African karate, becoming the first local 5th Dan under Shihan Chris Seabelohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/06/a-suspect-linked-to-mob-justice-killings-nabbed/The Guardianen2026-04-06T06:59:55+00:00A suspect linked to mob justice killings nabbed  near Rustenburg, the police indulged in extensive searches around Phokeng for the suspects. A tip-off was received from Rustenburg Crime Intelligence about a suspect involved in the recent mob justice murder, After recent mob justice incidents in the area of Freedom Park, an intelligence-driven operation commenced with the District Trio Task Team, Constable Thuto Bobelo said after critical analysis of the information, the District Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Phokeng Detectives. Bobelo said upon arrival at the informal settlements in Freedom Park