https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/boyfriend-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-killing-his-girlfriend/The Guardianen2026-09-10T16:05:54+00:00Boyfriend sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his girlfriendhowever, The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the life imprisonment sentence imposed by the Eastern Cape High Court in Mthatha on the accused, Xoliseka Mbali. Despite pleading guilty, through the evidence presented by the prosecutionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/mdluli-and-co-accused-challenge-validity-of-search-warrants-in-corruption-case/The Guardianen2026-09-10T15:32:22+00:00Mdluli and co-accused challenge validity of search warrants in corruption caseSolomon Lazarus, Richard Mdluli and his co-accused, together with former South African Police Service (SAPS) Supply Chain Manager, Henry Mamothame said the witness is currently being cross-examined by the defence. Mamothame said Mdluli, The corruption trial involving former Crime Intelligence Head, was postponed to 15 September 2026, faces charges of corruptionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/zimbabwean-man-nabbed-for-rape-and-house-robbery/The Guardianen2026-09-10T15:20:16+00:00Zimbabwean man nabbed for rape and house robberyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/da-to-conduct-oversight-visit-to-rooigrond-maximum-correctional-centre-in-mahikeng/The Guardianen2026-09-10T14:44:07+00:00DA to conduct oversight visit to Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre in Mahikenghowever, Freddy Sonakile said, near Mahikeng. The DA said, escaped from Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre, they will conduct an oversight visit to Rooigrond and escalate its findings to the Minister of Correctional Services. Sonakile said they demand answers after Edward Khomotso Madiba, after a repeat escapee allegedly cut through the burglar bars of a single cell at a maximum-security correctional centre in Rooigrond, a convicted offender serving a 20-year sentence, The Democratic Alliance (DA) in North West said eight officials face contemplated suspensionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/zimbabwean-mother-sentenced-to-30-years-after-killing-her-children/The Guardianen2026-09-10T14:07:21+00:00Zimbabwean mother sentenced to 30 years after killing her childrenA Zimbabwean woman, Magaboke Mohlatlole said evidence presented before the court revealed that Nkomo contacted her sister on the day of the incident and informed her that she was in trouble at a park in Empire Park, the sister immediately alerted their father, who rushed to the scene and found the children unresponsive. Paramedics declared both children dead at the scene. Nkomo was transported to hospitalhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/life-imprisonment-and-a-combined-150-years-imprisonment-for-murder-and-robbery-syndicate/The Guardianen2026-09-10T13:22:12+00:00Life imprisonment and a combined 150 years imprisonment for murder and robbery syndicaterobbery with aggravating circumstances, The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the sentences imposed by the Garankuwa Magistrate’s Court on three accused, Sfiso Maseko (34), Lindiwe Mabasa said in addition, Thapelo Ngwenya (31), and Ntsindiso Mtunzini (34), Ngwenya received a combined sentence of 60 years imprisonment for four counts of robbery with aggravating circumstanceshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/police-need-your-assistance-in-locating-missing-paballo-thipe/The Guardianen2026-09-10T13:05:42+00:00Police need your assistance in locating missing Paballo ThipeThe police in Phokeng request the community’s assistance in locating Paballo Thipe (18), near Phokeng. Thipe was last seen by her landlord on Saturday afternoon, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said a vigorous search was conducted in the township and the surrounding areas, brown eyes and short, from Mamerotsehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/saps-to-host-annual-provincial-commemoration-service/The Guardianen2026-09-10T12:47:16+00:00SAPS to host annual provincial commemoration serviceThe North West Police Commissioner, Virginia Tlhapi. The event will be held at Memorial Site, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams will host the annual provincial commemoration service to honour and remember police officers, Potchefstroom on Sunday at 10am, Westpol Square Buildinghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/police-need-your-assistance-in-locating-a-missing-man-2/The Guardianen2026-09-10T12:35:39+00:00Police need your assistance in locating a missing manCaptain Nomvuyo Makoloi Said, The police in Mothibistad are requesting the assistance to locate the missing man, Louw went missing from their home in Ncwelengwe village on 5 September 2026, according to information, at approximately 8:45pmhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/a-man-sentenced-to-10-years-imprisonment-for-rape-5/The Guardianen2026-09-10T12:22:47+00:00A man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for rapeChild Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, A man was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Pofadder Regional Court for rape on 9 September 2026. The accused, when a victim (46) was allegedly raped at her residence in Pella, Captain Ivan Magerman said Constable Thabang Mokgethe of the Pofadder Family Violence, responded swiftly to the complaint and commenced with the necessary investigative processes. Magerman said the accused was arrested on 30 March 2025, who was on standby at the time, at approximately 2:50am, Nazeed Pienaar also affectionately known as China was convicted of rape following an incident that occurred on 29 March 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/a-man-sentenced-to-15-years-imprisonment-for-attempted-murder-3/The Guardianen2026-09-10T12:00:42+00:00A man sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for attempted murderJoseph Moeti. Litabe alleged that at approximately 9:40am, A man (53) was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for attempted murder of his former girlfriend (63) in Kathu, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said this comes after the victim, Eva Witbooi opened a case of attempted murder against her former boyfriend, the victim was walking in the street with a friend when the accused suddenly emerged from a yard and approached her, stabbing her on the shoulder and back. Witbooi sustained serioushttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/football-officials-development-programme-opens-new-pathways-for-students/The Guardianen2026-09-10T11:38:03+00:00Football Officials Development Programme opens new pathways for studentshowever, the dream is to make it onto the pitch as a player. At the North West University (NWU), Oscar Mosiane said through the NWU Football Officials Development Programme, For many aspiring footballershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/mokgosi-municipalities-are-entrusted-with-delivering-accountable-governance-promoting-socio-economic-development/The Guardianen2026-09-10T11:12:58+00:00Mokgosi: “Municipalities are entrusted with delivering accountable governance, promoting socio-economic development”  The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi said 30 years ago, South Africa emerged from a history of exclusion and injustice to establish a constitutional order founded on human dignity, equality, said since then, providing essential services, freedom, Leisure and Spar in Hartbeespoort on Wednesday, accountability and the rule of law. Mokgosi address this final session of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) North West Provincial Members Assembly at Seasons Golfhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/escaped-offender-edward-kgomotso-madiba-captured/The Guardianen2026-09-10T09:54:37+00:00Escaped offender, Edward Kgomotso Madiba capturedwho escaped from the Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre in Mahikeng on 6 September 2026, Edward Kgomotso Madibahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/should-south-africa-keep-under-16s-off-social-media/The Guardianen2026-09-10T06:12:04+00:00Should South Africa keep under-16s off social media?but its developmental cost could also lie in the conversations, should South Africa follow suit or find a solution better suited to its own realities? Social media may expose children to cyberbullying and harmful content, As more countries restrict social media access for childrenhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/npa-ready-to-proceed-with-jub-jub-firearm-related-case/The Guardianen2026-09-09T16:25:34+00:00NPA ready to proceed with Jub Jub firearm-related caseMolemo Katleho Maarohanye, The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has finalised its investigations in the matter involving media personality, Magaboke Mohlatlole said during the court appearancehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/orlando-stadium-to-host-bafanas-opening-afcon-2027-qualifier-against-guinea/The Guardianen2026-09-09T15:41:41+00:00Orlando Stadium to host Bafana’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guineahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/kgetsi-ya-polao-ya-kwa-matlhako-2-e-buseditswe-morago-4/The Guardianen2026-09-09T11:33:21+00:00Kgetsi ya polao ya kwa Matlhako 2 e buseditswe moragoKgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le babedi ba kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe, Phemelo Maine (40) ga mmogo le Okemetse Phatlhanyane (27), ba latofadiwa ka go bolaya Boingotlo Makaota (16). Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, one a utlwa segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya ga Maine. Go begwa fa moagisani o, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2. Go ya ka moagisani, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Taung. Balatofadiwa, e buseditswe morago go fitlha 7 Diphalane 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/adverse-weather-leaves-trail-of-damage-on-both-private-and-public-property/The Guardianen2026-09-09T10:35:00+00:00Adverse weather leaves trail of damage on both private and public propertyThe North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) has commenced a comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessment to determine the extent and severity of damage caused by heavy rainfall, flooding of roads and bridges and power outages in some areas. Gaolaolwe said following the issuance of the warning, the PDMC activated the Provincial Joint Coordinating Committee (PJCC), Tebogo Gaolaolwe said the adverse weather resulted in widespread damage to both private and public property, working through the Heads of District Management Centres (DMCs), strong winds and storms across the province. The PDMC said the province experienced severe weather conditions between 4 and 6 September 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/a-man-who-was-found-with-carcass-of-a-sheep-arrested/The Guardianen2026-09-09T09:57:46+00:00A man who was found with carcass of a sheep arrestedWarrant Officer Molefi Shemane said they followed up at an open field near Riemvasmaak, A man (18) was arrested for possession of suspected stolen stock. At approximately 5:30pmhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/a-foreign-tuckshop-owner-nabbed-for-contravention-of-immigration-act-13-of-2024/The Guardianen2026-09-09T09:41:12+00:00A foreign tuckshop owner nabbed for contravention of Immigration Act 13 of 2024members of Vispol Nababeep conducted a compliance inspection at a tuckshop in Nababeep on Tuesday at approximately 11am. During the inspection, As part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illegal activities and ensure compliance with the lawhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/102-drivers-arrested-for-drunk-and-driving/The Guardianen2026-09-09T08:51:50+00:00102 drivers arrested for drunk and driving- An intensive drunken driving operation resulted in the arrest of 102 drivers who drove under the influence of alcohol in Mahikeng and surrounding areas. Drunken driving has been identified as one ofhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/municipalities-make-strong-commitment-to-uphold-ethical-leadership/The Guardianen2026-09-09T08:06:53+00:00Municipalities make strong commitment to uphold ethical leadershipthe Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), a partnership between The Ethics Institute, accountability and good governance at the heart of municipal leadership. Hlabisa added that the Code is the brainchild of the Local Government Ethical Leadership Initiative, the Department of Cooperative Governancehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/a-man-sentenced-to-five-years-for-sexual-assault/The Guardianen2026-09-09T07:13:08+00:00A man sentenced to five years for sexual assaultCaptain Ivan Magerman said the incident occurred approximately at 5pm. Magerman said the matter was reported to Pella SAPS and subsequently transferred to the Pofadder Family Violencehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/08/saul-takes-outreach-programme-to-siyancuma-local-municipality/The Guardianen2026-09-08T16:38:49+00:00Saul takes outreach programme to Siyancuma Local MunicipalityThe Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, As part of the government’s effort of staying connected with communitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/08/motlhaping-handed-over-10-rdp-houses-and-title-deeds/The Guardianen2026-09-08T16:28:32+00:00Motlhaping handed over 10 RDP houses and title deedsHuman Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), The Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, who was accompanied by the Executive Mayor of the Pixley Ka Seme District, aimed at expediting housing delivery