https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/foreign-nationals-involved-in-car-accident-while-travelling-to-mozambique/The Guardianen2026-07-01T10:49:25+00:00Foreign nationals involved in car accident while travelling to MozambiqueBrigadier Mashay Gamieldien said a total of 20 passengers were travelling in the vehicle, The police in the Northern Cape can confirm that a road accident occurred today at approximately 8:40am on the N1 road, approximately 19km from Hanover towards Colesberg. The police said preliminary information indicates that a 15-seater minibus taxi, was involved in a motor vehicle accident after the trailer attached to the vehicle reportedly experienced a mechanical failurehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/motorists-warned-to-avoid-scam-emails-demanding-immediate-payments-for-traffic-fines/The Guardianen2026-07-01T10:20:38+00:00Motorists warned to avoid scam emails demanding immediate payments for traffic finesJuly 2026 - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) wishes to alert vehicle owners about a scam currently going around which demands immediate payment for traffic fines. TRMC said Vehicle ownehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/government-must-stop-confusing-paperwork-with-performance/The Guardianen2026-07-01T09:58:33+00:00Government must stop confusing paperwork with performanceSenior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the North West University (NWU)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/female-rangers-recognised-during-world-female-ranger-week/The Guardianen2026-07-01T08:53:22+00:00Female rangers recognised during World Female Ranger WeekEnvironment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane joined the global conservation community in marking the conclusion of World Female Ranger Week, The North West MEC for Department Economic Development, celebrated annually from 23 to 30 June. Lenkopane paid tribute to the remarkable women who dedicate their lives to protecting the biodiversityhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/mmabana-foundation-takes-north-west-talents-to-the-world-stage/The Guardianen2026-07-01T08:28:21+00:00Mmabana Foundation takes North West talents to the world stageEastern Cape, running from 25 June to 5 July 2026. As one of Africa’s premier celebrations of arts and culture, The 52nd National Arts Festival is underway in Makhanda, Ntsiki the Guitarist and Marimba Melodika and have already captivated audiences with outstanding performances, Mmabana Artshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/police-continue-to-be-on-high-alert/The Guardianen2026-07-01T08:00:41+00:00Police continue to be on high alertthe police confirm that several arrests have been made in connection with incidents of looting, including the SAPS and other relevant stakeholders, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said while the majority of activities proceeded peacefully, attempted lootinghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/83-illegal-immigrants-nabbed-for-contravention-of-immigration-laws/The Guardianen2026-07-01T07:37:33+00:0083 illegal immigrants nabbed for contravention of immigration laws  remain on high alert and continue to respond to every incident of violence and criminality to ensure stability, a total of 83 undocumented migrants were arrested, on 30 June 2026, supported by law enforcement partners, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said SAPS membershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/01/north-west-premier-lazarus-mokgosi-applauds-protesters-for-good-behaviour/The Guardianen2026-07-01T06:31:22+00:00North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi applauds protesters for ‘good behaviour’The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi has welcomed the report from the Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS), confirming that public order and peace prevailed across the province during marches held on 30 June 2026, in support of the national campaign against irregular migrants. Mokgosi commended the marches organisers and participants for conducting themselves peacefully and responsiblyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/street-vendors-and-small-business-operators-urged-to-exercise-extreme-caution/The Guardianen2026-06-29T19:42:46+00:00Street vendors and small business operators urged to exercise extreme cautionhowever, intimidation, The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, no grievance can ever justify vandalismhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/molapisi-applauds-ratlou-local-municipality-for-outstanding-audit-outcome/The Guardianen2026-06-29T19:29:57+00:00Molapisi applauds Ratlou Local Municipality for outstanding audit outcomethe North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), resulting in an estimated saving of R3 million, Oageng Molapisi has during the presentation of his departmental budget vote at the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/mokgosi-to-introduce-contractors-for-various-projects/The Guardianen2026-06-29T19:16:57+00:00Mokgosi to introduce contractors for various projectsThe North West Premier, Culture, Sports and Recreation, Lazarus Mokgosi, Virginia Tlhapi, will on 30 June 2026, accompanied by the North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua and North West MEC for Arts, introduction of Contractor for Dwarsberg to Pachsdraai through Pitsedisulejang road will take place at Barokologadi Ba Ga Maotwe Tribal Offices (Pitsedisulejang Village) at 1pm, Bojanala Platinum District. Mokgosi said the first engagement will mark the official introduction of the contractor appointed to construct the Mabeskraal Community Libraryhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/north-west-businessman-brown-mogotsi-denied-bail/The Guardianen2026-06-29T19:04:34+00:00North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi denied bailThe National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has successfully opposed a renewed bail application by the North West businessmanhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/more-boots-on-the-ground-in-north-west-ahead-of-june-30/The Guardianen2026-06-29T18:49:59+00:00More boots on the ground in North West ahead of June 30Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, would like to assure the people of North West that comprehensive and coordinated operational plans have been activated to ensure the safety and security of all residents, visitors, After weeks of detailed and integrated planning, the Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS) under the co-Chairperson leadership of the acting North West Police Commissioner, including major routes, ports of entry and other critical infrastructure, business districtshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/how-wahl-bartman-became-the-in-situ-national-commissioner-of-police-for-one-day/The Guardianen2026-06-29T17:19:18+00:00How Wahl Bartman became the ‘in situ’ National Commissioner of Police for one daythe South African Police Service (SAPS) will not stand alone. Steenkamp said the Fidelity Security Group — a private commercial enterprise — is set to deploy 35 000 operational personnel, as South Africa prepares for widespread anti-illegal immigration protests, A lecturer and researcher in Police Practice at the North West University (NWU), Cobus Steenkamp said on 30 June 2026, also maintains its own independent crime risk assessment capacity and operational intelligence infrastructure. Cobus Steenkamp added that it is, it should be noted, by any institutional measurehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/three-municipal-employees-arrested-for-fraud-forgery-and-uttering/The Guardianen2026-06-29T16:37:43+00:00Three municipal employees arrested for fraud, forgery and utteringfraud, Three municipal employees aged 38, cyber fraud, cyber forgery, 56 and 58, were arrested by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team based in Kathu for fraud, at John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in Kuruman, Lieutenant Colonel Tebogo Thebe said the arrest is a culmination of an investigation undertaken by the office after allegations of corruptionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/anc-councillor-netshivhumbe-gumani-granted-r10-000-bail/The Guardianen2026-06-29T12:54:17+00:00ANC councillor, Netshivhumbe Gumani granted R10 000 bailANC councillor at Thulamela Local Municipality, Netshivhumbe Gumani (34)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/2802-shooting-incidents-recorded-in-five-months/The Guardianen2026-06-29T12:20:49+00:002802 shooting incidents recorded in five monthsThe Democratic Alliance (DA) said Gauteng continues to top the country’s crime statistics, exposing the scale of a crisis that has made gunfire a daily reality and left people in violence-plagued communities wondering whether the next bullet will shatter their home, wound a loved one, with a concerning rise in shooting incidents and illegal firearm-related offences. The DA said new figures reveal that 2802 shooting incidents were recorded in almost five months this year, and arrests across the province, related crimes, Gauteng Premierhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/mckenzie-hails-bafana-bafana-over-world-cup-display/The Guardianen2026-06-29T11:48:14+00:00McKenzie hails Bafana Bafana over World Cup displayhowever, The Minister of Sport, Art and Culture, these young men did what no South African team has ever done before. They made it through and that is not a small thing. That is history that cannot be erased, 2002 and on home soil in 2010, after exits in 1998https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/29/north-west-municipalities-show-signs-of-improvement/The Guardianen2026-06-29T11:12:29+00:00North West municipalities show signs of improvementHuman Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), which remains under a Section 139(7) intervention and administered by the National Executive, with Ditsobotla Local Municipality on its way to recovery, speaker and municipal manager positions, said the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Several North West municipalities have shown signs of improvement following Interventions instituted to strengthen governance, recorded an encouraging progress. Molapisi added that the intervention has eliminated duplicated mayor, restore stability and improve service delivery, improved council and committee’s functionality