https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/15/392-suspects-nabbed-for-various-offences-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-11-15T15:46:21+00:00392 suspects nabbed for various offences during Operation Shanela IIrape, Attempted Murder, Safety and Liaison, illegal dealing in liquor, robbery with aggravating circumstances, Transport, dealing in and possession of drugs, including murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster, continues to intensify its efforts to combat crime and enhance community safety through sustained Operation Shanela II and Safer Festive Season operations. The coordinated operations conducted across , including the Departments of Home Affairs, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said 50 suspects were arrested for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)-related offences. Litabe said the operations were conducted in partnership with various gov, while detectives successfully traced and arrested an additional 172 wanted suspects. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Social Development and Labour, contravention of the Immigration Act, malicious damage to property and burglary at residential premises, among other relevant stakeholders. “The suspects were arrested for a range of offences, common assault, among other criminal activities.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/15/village-girl-with-a-global-vision-kabelano-letimelas-journey-to-miss-waterfall-sa/The Guardianen2026-11-15T15:13:07+00:00Village Girl with a Global Vision: Kabelano Letimela’s Journey to Miss Waterfall SA” she said., a rural village near Vryburg in the North West, A young woman from Goodwood, Kabelano Letimela is carrying the hopes and aspirations of her community as she represents the North West province in a competition that could bring her one step closer to her ultimate dream of becomi, is determined to prove that dreams have no geographical boundaries as she takes her modelling ambitions to the national stage through the Miss Waterfall South Africa competition. At just 21, she describes herself as someone who discovered her potential rather late, after people around her recognised her confidence, intelligence and commitment to making a difference in society, beauty, the journey into modelling was not something she had always planned. In fact, posture and natural ability to model and encouraged her to give it a try. “What began as encouragement soon developed into a passion and an opportunity to pursue something bigger. I was encouraged thttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/15/car-crash-survivor-ernest-nkabinde-urges-motorists-to-buckle-up-as-the-world-remembers-road-accident-victims/The Guardianen2026-11-15T14:03:48+00:00Car crash survivor Ernest Nkabinde urges motorists to buckle up as the world remembers road accident victimsErnest Nkabinde (46) is still coming to terms with the devastating reality that he may never walk again. Nkabinde’s life changed forever following a horrific car accident in 2012, As the world observes the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Nkabinde was filled with excitement as he prepared for his upcoming wedding. He was driving home after delivering wedding invitations in Ga-Khunwana, accompanied by his sister. However, a village near Delareyville in the North West, what began as an ordinary journey would turn into a life-changing tragedy. As they travelled from a smooth tarred road onto a gravel road, leaving him unconscious. Fortunately, which left him paralysed with a spinal cord injury and dependent on a wheelchair for mobility. On 30 June 2012, who was seated in the front passenger seat, his sister, Nkabinde lost control of the vehicle. The car overturned, escaped without injuries.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/15/banna-ba-le-bararo-ba-tshwerwe-mabapi-le-ditatofatso-tsa-go-utswa-dikgomo/The Guardianen2026-11-15T11:41:01+00:00Banna ba le bararo ba tshwerwe mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go utswa dikgomoColonel Adele Myburgh, Banna ba le bararo ba tshwerwe morago ga go latofadiwa ka bogodu jwa leruo. Go begwa fa balatofadiwa, mme ba tsenya tshedimosetso eo tirisong. Myburgh are seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go tshwarweng ga banna ba., Nhlakanipho Tebela Bonakele (24) ga mmogo le Thebolelo John Segwabe (35), Mosioa Thato Boniface Maine (39), sepodisi se ile sa amogela tshedimosetso mabapi le banna ba ba neng ba tsamaisa dikgomo ka sejanagahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/15/the-afrika-mayibuye-movement-calls-for-the-postponement-of-council-sitting-in-ga-segonyana-local-municipality/The Guardianen2026-11-15T08:05:12+00:00The Afrika Mayibuye Movement calls for the postponement of council sitting in Ga-Segonyana Local MunicipalityThe Afrika Mayibuye Movement in Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality in Northern Cape calls on the municipal manager to immediately postpone the ordinary council sitting scheduled for 20 November 2026. As , councillors have not yet received the notice and agenda for the said sitting. In a statement, Afrika Mayibuye Movement said as of 13 November 2026, 1996. Leserwane said notice together with the agenda for an ordinary meeting of council must be delivered to each councillor at least seven calendar days before the meeting., 1998 (Act 117 of 1998), adopted under Section 31(2) of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, the Mayibuye Movement caucus leader in Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, read with Section 160 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/15/three-mozambicans-nabbed-for-possession-of-unlicensed-firearm-and-ammunition/The Guardianen2026-11-15T07:37:06+00:00Three Mozambicans nabbed for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunitionThree Mozambican nationals aged between 34 and 54 were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, 14 November 2026, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said a tipoff was swiftly operationalised by members of the Potchefstroom Flying Squad, regarding a suspicious gold Toyota RunX spotted travelling from Lichtenburg in the direction of Ventersdorp. The North West police spokesperson, as well as conspiracy to commit a crime. This comes after a tip-off received through the Eyes and Ears (E2) initiative on Saturday morning, resulting in the successful arrest of the suspects. Myburgh said through the effective use of camera monitoring and vehicle-tracing capabilities along the route, the vehicle was intercepted on the N14, near Klerkskraal Police Station., supported by Stilfontein K9 Unithttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/15/sa-u23s-off-to-a-positive-start-against-madagascar-in-olympic-qualifier/The Guardianen2026-11-15T07:02:05+00:00SA U23s off to a positive start against Madagascar in Olympic qualifierLebogang Maile, SAFA NEC members Jack Maluleke, MEC for Sports in Gauteng, SAFA Technical Director Molefi Ntseki and the SAFA Chief Medical Officer, Busi Stokwe and Katlego Lechoo, Dr Thulani Ngwenya. After a goalless opening stanza, second half substitute Quwan Plaatjies put a smile on the face of the South Africans with a well taken goal (73’) that ensured victory and put one foot into the third round of qualifying., this was an away match for Head Coach Raymond Mdaka’s charges. The match was attended by among others, Job Mchunu, SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaanhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/north-west-rcl-president-encourages-class-of-2026-to-remain-focused-and-finish-strong/The Guardianen2026-11-14T15:35:29+00:00North West RCL president encourages Class of 2026 to remain focused and finish strongAngelina Lerato Mokoena, Mokoena acknowledged the hard work, having successfully completed more than 60% of their examination papers. In her motivational message, 14 November 2026 - The President of the North West Representative Council of Learners (RCL), commitment and sacrifices learners have made throughout their academic journey, has encouraged the Class of 2026 to remain focusedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/two-arrested-as-stolen-sunflower-seed-worth-more-than-r100-000-recovered/The Guardianen2026-11-14T15:02:02+00:00Two arrested as stolen sunflower seed worth more than R100 000 recoveredhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/a-man-arrested-for-possession-of-explosives/The Guardianen2026-11-14T14:28:52+00:00A man arrested for possession of explosivesA man (26) was arrested for the possession of explosives following an intelligence-driven operation conducted at Mapetla Section in Mmakau on 13 November 2026. The arrest follows a tip-off on 12 Novem, Colonel Adele Myburgh said following the information, regarding a man allegedly in possession of explosives suspected to have been stolen from a local mine. The North West police spokesperson, the police conducted further investigations and verified the suspect’s whereabouts. Myburgh said the information was subsequently shared with the operational team, resulting in a tactical operation at the identified address at approximately 9am on Friday.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/two-security-guards-to-face-attempted-murder-charges-after-shooting-at-truck/The Guardianen2026-11-14T14:08:18+00:00Two security guards to face attempted murder charges after shooting at truckLieutenant General Arthur Adams, Two security officers are expected to appear before the Bloemhof Regional Court after a lengthy police investigation into an alleged shooting incident involving a truck driver suspected of transportin, welcomed progress in the attempted murder investigation, when a white truck travelling from Christiana towards Bloemhof was reportedly followed by vehicles occupied by security officers. According to Adams, which was conducted by the Provincial Anti-Gang Investigation Unit. The incident allegedly occurred on 5 September 2025 at approximately 00:20, the driver, allegedly mistook the security officers for potential hijackers because of the late-night circumstances and continued driving. “The security officers allegedl, the security officers allegedly suspected that the truck was transporting stolen copper cables and attempted to stop it. Howeverhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/suspect-in-fatal-hit-and-run-that-killed-lebone-mecwi-remanded-in-custody/The Guardianen2026-11-14T13:42:26+00:00Suspect in fatal hit-and-run that killed Lebone Mecwi remanded in custodyLebone Mecwi, along the D201 road in Lokgabeng village, identified as Tlotlego Donovan Moeng, near Taung. The accused, was arrested following intensive investigations and intelligence gathering by a multidisciplinary police team., A 32-year-old man accused of fatally knocking down a seven-year-old girlhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/water-supply-restored-at-mafikeng-provincial-hospital-after-disruption/The Guardianen2026-11-14T06:19:10+00:00Water Supply Restored at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital After DisruptionSello Lehari, said the disruption resulted in limited water availability across the hospital, prompting urgent interventions to minimise interruptions to essential healthcare services. Lehari said that, following consultations with relevant stakeholders, The North West Department of Health has confirmed that the water supply at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital (MPH) has been fully restored following a recent interruption that affected most areas of the he, the hospital's main water supplier. He explained that the reduced pressure prevented the hospital's two main water storage tanks from being adequately replenished to meet the high demand for water, which provided additional water to the facility., the water supply has since been restored following an emergency intervention by the Fire Department and the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, hospital management established that the disruption was caused by low water pressure from Magalies Waterhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/mokua-to-launch-disability-framework-to-promote-inclusive-employment-in-north-west/The Guardianen2026-11-14T05:53:52+00:00Mokua to launch disability framework to promote inclusive employment in North WestThe North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua will launch the provincial Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Disability Framework on 18 November 2026, and assisting public bodies to implement best practices on reasonable accommodation. Mokua added that as part of efforts to translate the framework into practical interventions, her department will also showcase its district-based Call Centre initiative, which will be exclusively managed by designated groups of persons with disabilities., as part of efforts to promote inclusive employment opportunities and strengthen the participation of persons with disabilities in public employment programmes. Mokua said the launch aims to advance thhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/disappointment-as-bafana-are-held-to-a-2-2-draw/The Guardianen2026-11-14T05:33:13+00:00Disappointment as Bafana are held to a 2-2 drawBafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane could not hide his disappointment After the South African senior men’s national team was held to a 2-2 draw by Kenya in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier play, it is about the chances you take. Kenya showed that they did not need much to cause an upset. The few chances they got, they used them. If you want to see how many chances we missed, ” said Mosimane., it was a series, it is not about how many chances you createhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/14/lehari-calls-for-early-diabetes-detection-as-world-diabetes-day-is-observed/The Guardianen2026-11-14T05:13:15+00:00Lehari calls for early diabetes detection as World Diabetes Day is observedthe North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, observed annually on 14 November, has joined millions of people across the globe in commemorating World Diabetes Day, by calling for greater awareness, early detection and improved management of the disease. Lehari said World Diabetes Day provides an important opportunity to highlight diabetes as a major global public health concern and to encourage , early diagnosis and treatment. He said this year's theme, "Early Action on Diabetes", particularly as an estimated 40% to 50% of people living with diabetes remain undiagnosed or are already experiencing complications when the condition is detected., places the spotlight on the importance of early diagnosis