https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/da-warns-tswaing-local-municipality-as-acting-municipal-manager-appears-in-court/The Guardianen2026-09-11T06:54:18+00:00DA warns Tswaing Local Municipality as acting Municipal Manager appears in court11 September 2026 – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has warned the ANC-led Tswaing Local Municipality against continuing with “business as usual” amid serious allegations surrounding its acting mun, Adv Lesang Cyril Lobakeng. DA said Lobakeng appeared in the Delareyville Magistrate’s Court on 4 September 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/storm-winds-leave-six-households-affected-in-dipudi/The Guardianen2026-09-11T06:32:21+00:00Storm winds leave six households affected in Dipudi11 September 2026 – Six households have been affected after a severe storm accompanied by strong winds struck Dipudi Village, near Ganyesa over the weekend of 5 September 2026. The storm caused significant damage to homeshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/isuzu-recalls-2586-rg19-bakkies-over-potential-brake-defect/The Guardianen2026-09-11T06:16:30+00:00Isuzu recalls 2586 RG19 bakkies over potential brake defect11 September 2026 – Isuzu has recalled 2 586 RG19 bakkies in South Africa following concerns that a potential defect could affect the vehicles’ braking performance. The recall affects single-cabhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/north-west-public-healthcare-system-in-crisis-as-critical-medication-runs-out/The Guardianen2026-09-11T05:56:15+00:00North West public healthcare system in crisis as critical medication runs outhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/north-west-treasury-strengthens-scm-officials-on-csd-changes/The Guardianen2026-09-11T05:39:22+00:00North West Treasury strengthens SCM officials on CSD changesin Rustenburg, focused on challenges experienced by SCM officials when using the CSD, is set to host a workshop aimed at strengthening the knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM) officials on recent changes to the Central Supplier Database (CSD). The workshop scheduled for 9 Septembhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/sixbig-daddy-events-appointed-as-organiser-of-mahika-mahikeng-cultural-music-festival/The Guardianen2026-09-11T05:19:34+00:00Big Daddy Events appointed as organiser of Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Music FestivalCulture, 1 September 2026 – The North West Department of Arts, Sports and Recreation (ACSR) has appointed Big Daddy Events as the official organiser of the Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Music Festival for next three years. The department announced the appointment on 7, and advised members of the publichttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/breaking-news-six-nigerians-accused-of-defrauding-women-r100m-in-love-scam-to-be-extradited-to-usa/The Guardianen2026-09-11T05:03:21+00:00Breaking News: Six Nigerians accused of defrauding women R100m in love scam to be extradited to USA11 September 2026 - The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks in collaboration with INTERPOL South Africahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/gospel-heavyweights-to-grace-kingdom-experience-event/The Guardianen2026-09-11T04:51:32+00:00Gospel heavyweights to grace Kingdom Experience eventwill headline the event, taking place at the Mmabatho Convention Centre on 12 September 2026. Gospel heavyweights like Omega Khunou, 11 September 2026 – Three of South Africa’s leading gospel artists will join 10 emerging gospel talents from the North West at The Kingdom Experiencehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/sepodisi-se-batlana-le-monna-o-timetseng/The Guardianen2026-09-11T04:37:52+00:00Sepodisi se batlana le monna o timetsenghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/11/molapisi-are-ba-ikaelela-go-neelana-ka-ditlankana-tsa-matlo-di-le-80-000-ka-ngwaga-wa-2029/The Guardianen2026-09-11T04:18:45+00:00Molapisi are ba ikaelela go neelana ka ditlankana tsa matlo di le 80 000 ka ngwaga wa 2029https://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 children