https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/14/a-couple-nabbed-for-dealing-in-drugs/The Guardianen2026-08-14T14:11:04+00:00A couple nabbed for dealing in drugsat approximately 6:30am, members of the Springbok K9 Unit, Namakwa District Task Team Shift A and B and Namakwa Crime Intelligence, August 2026 – A coordinated intelligence-driven operation conducted by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Port Nolloth has resulted in the arrest of two suspects on charges of dea, executed a tactical operation at a residence in Dondolo Streethttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/14/gbvf-survivors-urged-to-speak-up/The Guardianen2026-08-14T13:58:36+00:00GBVF survivors urged to speak uphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/14/three-men-sentenced-for-attempted-murder-and-robbery/The Guardianen2026-08-14T13:45:12+00:00Three men sentenced for attempted murder and robbery14 August 2026 – Two men were sentenced to a combined 36 years imprisonment by the Kimberley Regional Court for attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances. The accusedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/14/three-suspects-nabbed-for-allegedly-robbing-hitchhiker/The Guardianen2026-08-14T07:09:56+00:00Three suspects nabbed for allegedly robbing hitchhikerwho was hitchhiking from Wolmaransstad to Vryburg was allegedly robbed at gunpoint after accepting a lift from occupants of a white Volkswagen Polo, - A womanhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/mokua-engages-boskuil-community-on-planned-upgrade-of-d1954-road/The Guardianen2026-08-13T17:02:12+00:00Mokua engages Boskuil Community on planned upgrade of D1954 roadThe North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua held a successful stakeholder engagement with the community members of Boskuil and Oersonskraal in the Maquassi Hills on Thursdayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/tylas-journey-resonates-deeply-with-afripure/The Guardianen2026-08-13T16:42:04+00:00‘Tyla’s journey resonates deeply with AfriPure’The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is proud to announce that 2 x Grammy award-winning global singer and songwriter, now returns to the SAMAs to receive further recognition for the extraordinary impact she continues to make on the global music landscape. She follows in the footsteps of Black Coffee, at the iconic Sun City Superbowl in Rustenburg. At the heart of Tyla’s highly anticipated homecoming is AfriPure, Tyla will be honoured with one of the South African Music Awards’ highest accolades at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) taking place on 15 August 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/mapisa-nqakulas-corruption-case-postponed-for-discharge-application/The Guardianen2026-08-13T16:26:24+00:00Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case postponed for discharge applicationNosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, The trial against the former Speaker of Parliament, has been postponed by the Gauteng Division of the High Court sitting in Pretoria on request of the defence team to 20 August 2026, wherein she is accused of soliciting R4.5 million, with R2https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/nwu-returns-as-headline-sponsor-of-north-west-media-awards/The Guardianen2026-08-13T16:15:11+00:00NWU returns as headline sponsor of North West Media Awardsbroadcasting, Ananias Ndlovu said the impact of the University’s support has already been evident. Ndlovu said following last year’s successful partnership, to 180 nominees in 2026, with nominations increasing from 109 nominees in 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/13-illegal-immigrants-from-ethiopia-nabbed/The Guardianen2026-08-13T15:48:24+00:0013 illegal immigrants from Ethiopia nabbedGauteng, the Traffic Officers stopped a white minibus taxi, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Koonyaditse said in the course of their duty, Oshebeng Koonyaditse said the area is a quadripoint between North Westhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/deputy-minister-of-justice-and-constitutional-development-to-officiate-closing-event-of-2026-access-to-justice-week-campaign/The Guardianen2026-08-13T15:03:03+00:00Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to officiate closing event of 2026 Access to Justice Week campaignthe Department of Home Affairs, particularly women, The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, featuring legal advice desks and primary service stations operated by the DOJ&CD, the Department of Social Development, Legal Aid South Africa, children and the poor by providing free legal advice, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/a-call-for-matlosana-and-ditsobotla-to-move-beyond-corrective-plans/The Guardianen2026-08-13T10:42:16+00:00A call for Matlosana and Ditsobotla to move beyond corrective planshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/a-man-jailed-for-18-years-after-raping-a-minor-2/The Guardianen2026-08-13T08:07:46+00:00A man jailed for 18 years after raping a minorColonel Anne Magakoe said the matter was reported to the police after the child disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted by the accused, Sipho Mazatsana. Magakoe said Mazatsana was arrested on 11 February 2024, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. Following the trial, near Klerkskorp. The incident occurred on 8 February 2024, A man (49) was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment following his conviction for sexual assault against a girl (6) in Jouberton Township, Mazatsana was found guilty by the Klerksdorp Regional Court on 11 August 2026 and was sentenced to 18 years imprisonmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/a-body-of-a-missing-man-found-in-a-pit-toilet/The Guardianen2026-08-13T07:50:16+00:00A body of a missing man found in a pit toiletwho was allegedly last seen with the missing teenager. Magakoe said the accused, Colonel Anne Magakoe said the police received a tip-off regarding a person of interest, Johannes Mokoena (46)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/mokua-to-meet-with-boskuil-community-over-upgrade-of-d1954-road/The Guardianen2026-08-13T03:51:59+00:00Mokua to meet with Boskuil community over upgrade of D1954 roadgust 2026 - The North West MEC for Public Works and Roadshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/a-man-jailed-for-possession-of-a-knife/The Guardianen2026-08-12T19:22:54+00:00A man jailed for possession of a knifehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/a-husband-nabbed-for-allegedly-raping-his-wife/The Guardianen2026-08-12T18:57:40+00:00A husband nabbed for allegedly raping his wifeA 50-year-old man accused of raping his wife has been denied bail by the Calvinia Magistrates Court. It is alleged that on 22 July 2026, the accused raped his wife, but due to fear, where he was remanded in custody. Magerman said during his second court appearance on 11 August 2026, Captain Ivan Magerman said the accused was arrested on 26 July 2026