https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/17/five-suspects-to-appear-in-court-for-dealing-in-drugs/The Guardianen2026-07-17T19:04:09+00:00Five suspects to appear in court for dealing in drugsYears-long investigation by the Northern Cape Organised Crime Investigation Unit has culminated in the successful execution of Operation Dig Deep, resulting in the arrest of four suspected drug dealers in Kuruman and Postmasburg. The intelligence-driven investigation, launched in 2021 by the Organised Crime Investigation Unit’s Narcotics Component in collaboration with Crime Intelligence, focused on dismantling a suspected drug trafficking network operating within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District. In the early hours of Thursday, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said the team comprised members of the Northern Cape Organised Crime Investigation Unit, the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC), Kuruman Public Order Police and Crime Intelligence. Gamieldien said five foreign nationals aged between 31 and 50, 16 July 2026, Kimberley and Kuruman K9 Unitshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/17/police-distribute-50-winter-beanies-during-winter-relief-drive/The Guardianen2026-07-17T18:05:42+00:00Police distribute 50 winter beanies during Winter Relief DriveIn support of Nelson Mandela International Day and the spirit of dedicating 67 minutes to serving others, members of Calvinia SAPS launched their Winter Relief Drive on 16 July 2026, who is set to celebrate his 99th birthday in October 2026. Members described it as a privilege to share this special occasion with him, recognising his remarkable life and contribution to the community. Magerman said the recipients expressed heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and compassion shown by the SAPS members, while honouring the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela through acts of compassion, Captain Ivan Magerman said a particularly touching moment during the outreach was the presentation of a winter beanie to Dawid Ryk, saying the gesture not only brought warmth against the winter cold but also reminded them that they are valuedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/17/r100m-partnership-brings-long-awaited-relief-to-brits-community/The Guardianen2026-07-17T17:15:38+00:00R100m partnership brings long-awaited relief to Brits communityElizabeth Mokua and the Senior General at the mine’s Amandabult Complex, Johan Van Tonder in the presence of Kgosi Manotshe Ramokoka, The North West Department of Public Works and Roads (DPWR) and Valterra Platinum Mines have on Friday, entered into a landmark public-private partnership that will inject close to R100 million towards the upgrading of 12km of Road D105 from Ramokokastad to Brits, Valterra Platinum Mines will inject R98 million into the joint upgrade for 10 kilometre stretch of Road D105https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/17/95538/The Guardianen2026-07-17T15:27:30+00:00Two policemen jailed for corruptionnear Rustenburg, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said at the time of the incident, both policemen were on duty and attached to the Phokeng Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit. Myburgh said the court heard evidence that the business owner handed over the money, Two former police officials were sentenced for corruption related offences. In the first matter, Warrant Officer Thabo Alfred Maku (56) and Constable Lebogang Lawrence Sebole (38) allegedly demanded R4000 from the owner of a butchery in Tlhabane Township