https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/makatong-clarifies-ags-findings-on-office-of-the-premier-buildings-lease-agreement/The Guardianen2026-07-24T04:54:10+00:00Makatong clarifies AG’s findings on Office of the Premier building’s lease agreement24 July 2026- The Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works said it has noted recent social media commentary regarding the lease agreement for the DSC Office Blockhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/matika-conducts-an-outreach-programme-in-honour-of-madiba/The Guardianen2026-07-24T04:32:15+00:00Matika conducts an outreach programme in honour of MadibaArts and Culture, The Northern Cape MEC for Sport, and the AFM Fountain of Joy Church on the 22 July 2026. The outreach programme was aimed at providing much-needed support and essential services to older persons in recognition of Mandela Month, while promoting the values of compassion, GAASCA Old Age Home, Mangaliso Matika conducted an outreach programme to support older persons at Bophelong Care Centre, ly 2926 - As part of the Mandela Month programme, Seochwareng Old Age Homehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/vass-handover-rdp-houses-to-beneficiaries/The Guardianen2026-07-24T04:12:22+00:00Vass handover RDP houses to beneficiariesHuman Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Bentley Vass officially handed over newly-completed houses at the Onseepkans 90 Housing Project on Wednesday. Vass said this development is part of the One Billion Rand Housing Project, an initiative aimed at clearing the province’s housing backlog and building safer, 24 July 2026 - The Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governancehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/767-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-07-24T03:57:13+00:00767 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela IIhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/police-are-looking-for-a-missing-ipeleng-dire/The Guardianen2026-07-24T03:44:37+00:00Police are looking for a missing Ipeleng Direat Van Zyl Street, Pienaarsdorp, was last seen on 23 March 2026, who is originally from Ipelegeng Township in Schweizer Reneke, Ipelegeng Dire (23). Dire, 24 July 2026 - The police in Klerksdorp request the community’s assistance in locating a missing personhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/robbery-suspect-arrested-police-and-civilian-injured/The Guardianen2026-07-24T03:35:48+00:00Robbery suspect arrested, police and civilian injuredpolice responded to a complaint of robbery after an elderly person (68) alleged that his grandson forcibly pushed him to the ground and robbed him of his licensed firearm at his residence in Masenkeng, July 2026 – A man (26) was arrested in Oukasie following an exchange of gunfire with the police on 22 July 2026. According to preliminary informationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/two-eswatini-nationals-nabbed-with-13-bags-of-dagga/The Guardianen2026-07-24T03:20:32+00:00Two Eswatini nationals nabbed with 13 bags of daggae North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Managementhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/committee-on-ir-to-engage-in-a-bilateral-meeting-with-egyptian-parliamentary-on-african-affairs-of-the-chamber-deputies/The Guardianen2026-07-24T03:12:18+00:00Committee on IR to engage in a bilateral meeting with Egyptian Parliamentary on African Affairs of the Chamber DeputiesSupra Mahumapelo said the engagement provides an opportunity for the two parliamentary committees to exchange views, share best practices and strengthen parliamentary cooperation on matters of mutual interest. Mahumapelo said the bilateral is an opportunity for enhancing regional and international cooperation, The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation will on Friday engage in a bilateral meeting with the Parliament of Egypt’s African Affairs Committee Chairpersonhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/269-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-07-24T03:01:28+00:00269 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela IIhigh-visibility patrols, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the SAPS together with community structures and various government departmentshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/weekend-special-abuser-jailed-for-10-years/The Guardianen2026-07-24T02:39:48+00:00‘Weekend Special’ abuser jailed for 10 yearsforcibly removed and assaulted her, before dragging her to their residence, who was in a domestic relationship with the accused, when the victim was socialising at a business establishment in Rietvale, Ritchie. Shename said the accused arrived at the premises, A man (36) dubbed the “Weekend Special” was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Kimberley Regional Court for assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH). The victim (27), endured repeated physical abuse particularly over the weekends. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the latest incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 1 January 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/former-boyfriend-sentenced-to-six-months-imprisonment-for-assault/The Guardianen2026-07-24T02:18:45+00:00Former boyfriend sentenced to six months imprisonment for assaultA man (33) from Kathu, causing extensive damage and the gate collapsing onto the victim, Byliefeldt drove his vehicle through the gate of the victim’s residence, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said the incident took place on 20 April 2024. Litabe said the court heard that during an altercation with the mother of his children, resulting in head injuries. A case of assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) was registered at Kathu Police Station, the accused deliberately rammed through ithttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/24/learners-encouraged-to-contribute-to-safer-south-africa/The Guardianen2026-07-24T02:00:32+00:00Learners encouraged to contribute to safer South AfricaSafety and Liaison, educators, The South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with the Safer South Africa Foundation, the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), the Department of Transport, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Lieutenant General Riah Phiyega, The Banking Association South Africa, who outlined the purpose and significance of the event. Phiyega emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in raising and supporting children, StarSaver and POPCRU, retired national Police Commissionerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/municipality-did-not-undertake-any-financial-obligation-in-respect-of-the-funeral-arrangements-of-the-late-lesego-baikedi/The Guardianen2026-07-23T06:27:00+00:00Municipality did not undertake any financial obligation in respect of the funeral arrangements of the late Lesego Baikedia National State of Disaster was declared in terms of the Disaster Management Act, disruption to communities, which resulted in widespread damage to infrastructure, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002). Leutlwetse said Joe Morlong was among the municipalities hardest hit by the disaster, Joe Morolong Local Municipality Dineo Leutlwetse said following the severe weather conditionshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/dagga-worth-r7-5-million-seized-by-the-police/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:54:54+00:00Dagga worth R7.5 million seized by the policeBrigadier Mashay Gamieldien said at approximately 1:50pm, The police in the Northern Cape together with the provincial traffic officershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/saps-hosts-integrated-crime-and-violence-prevention-strategy/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:45:21+00:00SAPS hosts integrated crime and violence prevention strategyWarrant Officer Molefi Shemane said in response to this directivehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/anc-plc-in-north-west-in-chaos-as-bullying-and-unfair-treatment-allegations-surface/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:31:45+00:00ANC PLC in North West in ‘chaos’ as bullying and unfair treatment allegations surfaceDr Sello Ntsoko. SANCO said it was approached by Ntsoko, Ntsoko has repeatedly been prevented from expressing his views freely, Mogomotsi Mosheshe said according to these concerns, with his contributions allegedly being suppressed through the use of numerical majority rather than democratic engagement. Mosheshe said equally concerning are allegations of manipulationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/ancyl-in-bojanala-flagged-rigged-anc-councillor-candidate-selection-processes/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:11:23+00:00ANCYL in Bojanala flagged ‘rigged’ ANC councillor candidate selection processesPako Mokuahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/former-speaker-na-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakulas-corruption-case-to-resume-in-court/The Guardianen2026-07-23T04:54:36+00:00Former Speaker NA, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case to resume in courtPretoria, The trial against the former Speaker of Parliament, wherein the first witness took the stand. The state has called upon its first witness, with R2.1 million allegedly received as cash from a service provider. Mamothame said the matter was postponed to 23 July 2026, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula commenced at the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Henry Mamothame said Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts of corruption and money laundering wherein she is accused of soliciting and receiving R4.5 millionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/moretele-local-municipality-mayor-geroge-manyike-engages-with-community-members-during-imbizo/The Guardianen2026-07-23T04:45:26+00:00Moretele Local Municipality mayor, Geroge Manyike engages with community members during ImbizoRoads, electricity, sanitation, The Moretele Local Municipality mayor, ask questions and receive updates on key municipal programmes and development initiatives. He further said the discussions focused on critical issues affecting communities such as water provision, gathered to engage directly with Manyike, 13, 14, 3, 15, 18, who was accompanied by Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), and surrounding areas, councillors, 6, housing, 16https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/team-sa-displays-exceptional-performance-at-world-spelling-bee-championship/The Guardianen2026-07-23T04:33:44+00:00Team SA displays exceptional performance at World Spelling Bee ChampionshipChina, The North West Department of Education has congratulated Team South Africa after securing a fourth place at the World Spelling Bee Championship held in Shanghai, from 13 to 20 July 2026. The department said among the team’s outstanding performers was a Grade 7 learner from Klerksdorp Primary School, Viola Motsumi said Tolom was the youngest member of the six-member Team South Africa. Motsumi said individuallyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/jacobs-mulls-her-inspiring-journey-in-police/The Guardianen2026-07-22T17:41:47+00:00Jacobs mulls her inspiring journey in policeresilience and invaluable contribution of women in policing. Sergeant Brisela Jacobs of the Namakwa Highway Patrol Unit shared her inspiring journey within the SAPS, The police in Namakwa continue to recognise and celebrate the dedication, where she currently serves as an Advanced Driver. Her responsibilities include conducting highway patrols, reflecting on her beginnings as a Reservist in 2006https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/saps-warns-public-against-online-shopping-scams/The Guardianen2026-07-22T17:08:36+00:00SAPS warns public against online shopping scamshowever, after making payment, particularly in Upington in the ZF Mgcawu District. The police have received several complaints from unsuspecting community members, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said in the reported cases, The police in Northern Cape are urging members of the public to exercise extreme caution when conducting online transactions following a number of reported online shopping scams, victims were lured into transferring money for goods advertised online. Shemane saidhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/two-men-jailed-for-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-07-22T16:41:24+00:00Two men jailed for attempted murdernear Kuruman were sentenced to 12 years imprisonment each by the Kuruman Regional Court for attempted murder. This comes after the accused, Two men from Tsineng village, which subsequently linked both accused to the attack. The investigation revealed that the two men assaulted the victim by striking him on the head with a rockhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/a-man-jailed-for-raping-three-minors/The Guardianen2026-07-22T16:24:16+00:00A man jailed for raping three minorsChild Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said Detective Constable Beauty Majola of Kuruman Family Violencehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/saps-in-northern-cape-dissipates-bribery-whatsapp-messages/The Guardianen2026-07-22T15:57:33+00:00SAPS in Northern Cape dissipates bribery WhatsApp messages  The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has noted with concern a WhatsApp message currently circulating on various social media platforms, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said Ngubelanga has not demanded or solicited any payment in exchange for the handling, which seeks to implicate the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detectionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/da-ramaphosa-kicks-iran-investigation-for-touch/The Guardianen2026-07-22T15:40:04+00:00DA: “Ramaphosa kicks Iran investigation for touch”The Democratic Alliance (DA) alleged that the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Chris Hattingh said no reason has been given for the delay. Hattingh said in January 2026, he has confirmed that he has still not received the report, DA Member of Parliament (MP) and spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans, the Minister of Defence announced a Board of Inquiry and undertook that it would report within one week