https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/15/popcru-rejects-the-backdoor-militarisation-of-the-dcs/The Guardianen2026-05-15T05:56:05+00:00POPCRU rejects the backdoor militarisation of the DCSThe Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) said it unequivocally rejects the reckless and unilateral attempts by the Minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, in terms of Section 16 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Richard Mamabolo said they place it on record that at no stage was the union consulted through recognised collective bargaining structures, despite the clear obligations imposed on the employer through signed agreements and labour legislation. Mamabolo said POPCRU further reminds the employer and the Ministry thathttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/15/committee-welcomes-siu-briefing/The Guardianen2026-05-15T05:41:23+00:00Committee welcomes SIU briefing  Albert Mncwango said the SIU reported that the rand value of matters referred to it or the defence/opposition of civil proceedings is R650m, the committee asked for regular briefings from the SIUhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/15/acf-describes-ramaphosa-as-weak-president/The Guardianen2026-05-15T05:30:47+00:00ACF describes Ramaphosa as ‘weak’ president1996, removed Minister Sisisi Tolashe from the position of Minister of Social Development. In the interim, Activists and Citizens Forum spokesperson, Ramaphosa has appointed Minister in the Presidency for Women, The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/15/a-case-against-masemola-and-co-accused-postponed/The Guardianen2026-05-15T04:53:06+00:00A case against Masemola and co-accused postponedhowever, The suspended National Police Commissioner, General Fanie Masemola, Henry Mamothame said the consultations with Matlala have been concludedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/15/morweng-applauds-police-on-drug-lab-bust/The Guardianen2026-05-15T04:38:25+00:00Morweng applauds police on drug lab bust  The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Managementhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/15/accessibility-restored-on-z612-road/The Guardianen2026-05-15T04:09:35+00:00Accessibility restored on Z612 roadThe North West Department of Public Works and Roads said it wishes to assure affected communities in Klipvoor, excessive mud and water ponding, resulting in disruptions to public transport, Bayanda Zenzile said the persistent rainfall experienced in recent weeks has rendered sections of the road severely inaccessible due to the formation of dongas, schooling, and daily economic activities within the affected communities. Zenzile said in response to the situationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/15/grade-12-learners-commence-with-second-chance-matric-examinations/The Guardianen2026-05-15T03:53:24+00:00Grade 12 learners commence with second chance matric examinationsThe North West MEC for Educationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/r100m-drug-lab-bust-in-swartruggens/The Guardianen2026-05-13T12:55:29+00:00R100m drug lab bust in SwartruggensThe acting National Police Commissionerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/mosetsanyana-o-thudilwe-ke-sejanaga-kwa-moroweng/The Guardianen2026-05-13T07:10:21+00:00Mosetsanyana o thudilwe ke sejanaga kwa Morokwenggaufi le Ganyesa ka Lamatlhatso. Go begwa fa mokgweetsi wa sejanaga yo o neng a le mo tseleng go leba kwa legae la gagwe, Mosetsanyana wa dingwaga di le 14 o thudilwe le go bolawa ke sejanaga kwa tseleng ya R379 kwa motseng wa Morokwenghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/south-africa-continues-to-face-high-levels-of-crime/The Guardianen2026-05-13T07:00:08+00:00‘South Africa continues to face high levels of crime’Dr Mmusi Maimane said the SAPS were led by the acting Police Minister of Policehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/a-concern-over-neglect-of-autistic-learners-at-johannesburg-school-of-autism/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:44:54+00:00A concern over neglect of autistic learners at Johannesburg School of Autismfrustration, The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said autistic learners at the Johannesburg School for Autism in the Johannesburg CBD, a setup that is far from suitable for learners who are high on the autism spectrum and unable express fear, are being forced to learn in overcrowded conditions, where inadequate carehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/a-man-jailed-for-theft-of-a-motorcycle/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:35:43+00:00A man jailed for theft of a motorcycle  Bronwyn Mias (20) was found guilty of theft of motor vehicle which he committed during January 2024, the complainant who resides on a farm in the Hopetown area, Hopetown accused, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said on 24 December 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/180-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:25:42+00:00180 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela IIfoot and vehicle patrols, The multi-disciplinary, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said these targeted disruptive actions and activities included stop and searches, focusing on reducing contact crimes, compliance inspections and community outreach programmes involving community policing structures. Shemane said during the roadblocks, property related crimes and drug related crimes through the execution of high-density patrols in urban and rural communitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/extreme-weather-conditions-hit-northern-cape-2/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:14:25+00:00Extreme weather conditions hit Northern Capeice and snow have been observed in the John Taolo Gaetsewe, Pixley Ka Seme