https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/09/21-illegal-immigrants-arrested-for-contravention-of-immigration-laws/The Guardianen2026-07-09T17:13:33+00:0021 illegal immigrants arrested for contravention of immigration lawshigh-density patrols and compliance inspections at second-hand goods dealers and liquor outlets. On Wednesday evening, The police in the North West continue to conduct unannounced Operation Shanela 2, a multi-disciplinary team comprising the Potchefstroom Police Station, Potchefstroom Crime Prevention Unit, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the operation resulted in the apprehension of 21 illegal migrants, 8 July 2026, Public Order Policing (POP), who were charged with contravening the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002). Myburgh said in addition, focusing on the apprehension of illegal migrants, Provincial Anti-Gang Unithttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/09/farmers-who-lost-their-unbranded-cattle-urged-to-come-forward/The Guardianen2026-07-09T16:39:23+00:00Farmers who lost their unbranded cattle urged to come forwardbut did not report the matter to the police. During ongoing investigations into stock theft-related cases and enquiries, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said unfortunately, The police in Ngaka Modiri Molema District are appealing to members of the farming community and livestock owners in and around Lichtenburg, the animals do not have identifiable brand markings, Sannieshof and neighbouring villages to come forward if they have lost cattle, making it difficult to determine their rightful owners. Myburgh said the recovered cattle are linked to five cattle that were sold at an auction in Lichtenburg on 8 May 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/09/two-men-in-court-for-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-07-09T16:21:35+00:00Two men in court for attempted murdera security officer was collecting cash from a gambling establishment in Silverton when accosted by the accused, attempted robbery with aggravating circumstances, Tshegofatso Makhudu said as the security guard was walking towards a company vehicle in the parking area carrying the money, the accused allegedly opened fire on him in an apparent robbery attempt. Makhudu said during the exchange of gunfire, Two men appeared before Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for attempted murder, and possession of ammunition. It is alleged that on 7 July 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/09/mokgosi-heads-to-high-court-to-challenge-ad-hoc-committee-report/The Guardianen2026-07-09T12:07:18+00:00Mokgosi ‘heads’ to High Court to challenge Ad Hoc Committee reportClifton Groep, against the North West Premier, The Ad Hoc Committee established by the North West Provincial Legislature to investigate allegations made by the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, Lazarus Mokgosi has concluded its work and formally adopted its final report. The report will now be submitted to the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) Speakerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/09/ramaphosa-grants-extension-of-madlanga-commission-report-deadline/The Guardianen2026-07-09T12:00:42+00:00Ramaphosa grants extension of Madlanga Commission report deadlineThe Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, and a reporting deadline of 16 November 2026, Vincent Magwenya said the extension granted by the president sets an evidence deadline of 2 October 2026, Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the final report deadline of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into criminality, instead of 31 August, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. The commission will submit its report on 16 November 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/08/committee-impressed-with-coordinated-efforts-of-dha/The Guardianen2026-07-08T05:15:20+00:00Committee impressed with coordinated efforts of DHAThe Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has expressed satisfaction with the coordinated efforts of the Department of Home Affairs and its partners in facilitating the processing, Mosa Chabane said during the visit, deportation and repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals at the Temporary Repatriation Processing Centre (TRPC) in Musinahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/08/tourism-set-to-boost-economy-and-create-more-jobs/The Guardianen2026-07-08T04:43:11+00:00Tourism set to boost economy and create more jobsThe North West MEC for Department of Economic Development, Environment (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane has outlined a bold programme of action to position tourism as a leading driver of jobs, investment and community developmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/08/a-man-jailed-for-contravention-of-a-protection-order/The Guardianen2026-07-08T03:38:41+00:00A man jailed for contravention of a protection orderwhen the accused, at approximately 12:00, July 2026 - A man sentenced to four years imprisonment for contravention of a protection order, Franklin Tieties (32), assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and malicious damage of property. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on 20 September 2025