https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/suspect-in-r635m-tembisa-hospital-corruption-arrested/The Guardianen2026-08-30T21:27:38+00:00Suspect in R635m Tembisa Hospital corruption arrestedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/illegal-mining-kingpin-shot-dead-during-intelligence-driven-tracing-operation/The Guardianen2026-08-30T21:20:21+00:00Illegal mining kingpin shot dead during intelligence-driven tracing operationAugust 2026 — The National Intervention Unit (NIU) in Pretoria has taken down a wanted and dangerous underground illegal mining kingpin during an intelligence-driven tracing operation in Carletonvilhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/police-need-your-assistance-to-resolve-armed-robbery-case/The Guardianen2026-08-30T19:06:26+00:00Police need your assistance to resolve armed robbery caseThe Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is appealing to members of the public for information that could assist in the investigation into a house robbery in Herlear, at approximately 8am, reportedly pointed at the couple with a firearm and robbed them of two cell phones and a bag containing various bank and other cards. Shemane said during the incident, Kimberley. The police said on 9 August 2026, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the suspects who were wearing balaclavas to conceal their identitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/a-man-sentenced-to-25-years-imprisonment-for-rape-and-robbery/The Guardianen2026-08-30T18:58:07+00:00A man sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for rape and robberyA man (50) sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for robbery and rape. This comes after a traumatic incident that occurred on 29 November 2018, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the family was awakened by two armed assailantshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/police-relentless-in-its-efforts-to-combat-drug-related-crimes/The Guardianen2026-08-30T18:22:58+00:00Police relentless in its efforts to combat drug-related crimese South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District remains relentless in its efforts to combat drug-related crimes and disrupt the illicit trade in narcotics. Through sustained, intelligence-driven operations, resulted in the arrest of five suspects on separate occasions with various illicit drugs confiscated. On 26 August 2026 at approximately 4:40pm, the police continue to target individuals involved in the possessionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/police-in-northern-cape-intensify-their-crime-fighting-efforts/The Guardianen2026-08-30T17:43:57+00:00Police in Northern Cape intensify their crime-fighting effortsimproved investigations, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026. Ehlers said the statistics provide important indicators of the crime challenges facing the Northern Cape and reinforce the need for targeted, enhanced operational effectiveness, intelligence-led crime prevention, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said these intensified policing interventions follow the recent release of the Quarter 1 Crime Statistics for the 2026/2027 financial yearhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/three-suspects-nabbed-for-dealing-in-drugs-and-illegal-liquor/The Guardianen2026-08-30T17:18:20+00:00Three suspects nabbed for dealing in drugs and illegal liquor