https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/22/monna-wa-kwa-manokwane-o-ipolaile-morago-ga-ditatofatso-tsa-go-bolaya-mokapelo-wa-gagwe/The Guardianen2026-04-22T10:56:52+00:00Monna wa kwa Manokwane o ipolaile morago ga ditatofatso tsa go bolaya mokapelo wa gagwegaufi le Taung, Go begwa fa Mike Setumo Kokwe (54) wa kwa motseng wa Manokwane, a ipolaile ka go ithuntsa morago ga ditatofatso tsa go kgemetha lekgarebe la gagwe ka selepe. Go begwa fa go ile ga tsoga kgakgauthano ya mafoko magareng ga baratanihttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/22/monna-o-latofadiwang-ka-go-kgemetha-kgarebe-ya-gagwe-ka-selepe-kwa-ranstad-o-ithuntsitse/The Guardianen2026-04-22T06:29:28+00:00Monna o latofadiwang ka go kgemetha kgarebe ya gagwe ka selepe kwa Ranstad o ithuntsitseMonna o latofadiwa ka go bolaya lekgarebe la gagwe maabane ka go mo kgemetha ka selepe kwa motseng wa Ranstad mono Taung mo letsatsing la maabanehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/anc-fired-madibeng-local-municipality-mayor-douglas-maimane-demoted-single-whip-peter-padi/The Guardianen2026-04-21T18:49:53+00:00ANC fired Madibeng Local Municipality mayor, Douglas Maimane, demoted Single Whip, Peter padifikile mbalula, The ANC has fired controversial Madibeng Local Municipality mayor, the organisation has taken a decision to recall Maimane. Maruping said this follows a controversial audio leak of a meeting, Tumelo Maruping, said following a consultative engagement with the ANC Secretary-General, the ANC has also taken a decision to remove and demote the Single Whip of Madibeng Local Municipality, Peter Padi to an ordinary councillor. The replacement of these two individuals will be communicated within 48 hourshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/a-call-for-masemolas-suspension-amid-court-appearance/The Guardianen2026-04-21T16:39:27+00:00A call for Masemola’s suspension amid court appearanceThe Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, General Fannie Masemola, uncertainty at the very top of SAPS is unacceptable. The President must act now, Ian Cameron has called on the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president Cyril Ramaphosa to act without delay and suspend the National Police Commissioner, following his court appearance today. Mr Cameron made it clear that while this is not a pronouncement of guilthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/budget-cuts-in-the-midst-of-crisis-risk-exacerbating-the-problem/The Guardianen2026-04-21T16:27:45+00:00Budget cuts in the midst of crisis risk exacerbating the problemThe Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has expressed grave concern over imminent budget cuts to the Department of Water and Sanitation, warning that the reductions come at a time when South Africa is grappling with worsening water shortages. The committee today received briefings on the Annual Performance Plans of the Departmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/committee-to-assess-safety-and-security-in-schools/The Guardianen2026-04-21T16:00:09+00:00Committee to assess safety and security in schoolsThe Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Chairperson of the committee, Makhi Feni said above infrastructure challenges, state of ECDs, the committee will seek an update on themes such as challenges of school children without birth certificateshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/disadvantaged-learners-receive-school-uniform/The Guardianen2026-04-21T15:41:30+00:00Disadvantaged learners receive school uniform  The North West MEC for Social Development, Lichtenburg during a flagship programme called Re Thuse Re Go Thuse.  Dantjie said while 50 learners received a complete set of school uniforms, Sussana Dantjie donated school uniforms to 50 disadvantaged learners in Blydevillehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/kubayi-to-address-high-level-meeting-of-women-judicial-leaders-of-africa/The Guardianen2026-04-21T15:13:17+00:00Kubayi to address high-level meeting of women judicial leaders of AfricaThe Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, an independent body of forty-nine constitutional jurisdictions and four observer members, Mmamoloko Kubayi will on Wednesday, at 9amhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/lenkopane-swears-in-gambling-board-and-liquor-authority/The Guardianen2026-04-21T14:49:32+00:00Lenkopane swears in Gambling Board and Liquor AuthorityEnvironment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), The North West MEC for Department of Economic Development, Bitsa Lenkopane, accountability and effective regulation within the province’s gambling and liquor sectors. She further said the two Boards play a strategic role in ensuring compliance with legislation, has today officiated the formal swearing-in ceremony of the newly-appointed Board Members of the North West Gambling Board and the North West Liquor Authority at Sun City Resort, promoting responsible trading practiceshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/a-man-sentenced-to-12-years-imprisonment-for-murder-3/The Guardianen2026-04-21T14:16:35+00:00A man sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for murderA 30-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Warrenton Magistrate’s Court for murder. This comes after the accusedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/duo-appeared-in-court-for-contravention-of-customs-and-excise-act/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:53:31+00:00Duo appeared in court for contravention of customs and excise actTwo accused, on charges of contravention of the Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964. It is alleged that on 17 April 2026, Alam Kuruneri (35) and Nelson Ngwenya (32) briefly appeared in the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on 20 and 21 April 2026, respectivelyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/unidentified-body-recovered-near-ifafi-aquatic-club/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:41:15+00:00Unidentified body recovered near Ifafi Aquatic Clubthe South African Police Service (SAPS) divers recovered the body of an unidentified man near Ifafi Aquatic Club in Hartbeespoort Dam. According to the initial report, On 16 April 2026, at approximately 10pmhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/lesotho-national-in-court-for-possession-of-suspected-stolen-livestock/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:29:55+00:00Lesotho national in court for possession of suspected stolen livestocka Lesotho national, The two accused who were arrested for possession of suspected stolen livestock, Captain Majang Skalkie said the driver of the vehicle, briefly appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court on 20 April 2026. One of the accused (20), was formally charged with possession of suspected stolen livestock. Skalkie said Mpewa was remanded in custody until 28 April 2026, Mamapele Mahlaba Mpewa (40)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/an-axe-wielding-boyfriend-jailed-for-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:19:55+00:00An axe wielding boyfriend jailed for attempted murderthe accused, was in a relationship with Ramathiki, who was armed with an axe, in Mogwase, while the victim was at home with her siblings, Kelebogile Morake said on 19 May 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/a-suspect-nabbed-for-burglary-and-possession-of-stolen-property/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:09:28+00:00A suspect nabbed for burglary and possession of stolen propertyA suspect (20) linked to burglary at a business premises was arrested by the police in Lichtenburg. On 16 April 2026, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said upon arrivalhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/vass-meets-with-samwu-leadership-over-ongoing-challenges-at-the-embattled-sol-plaatje-local-municipality/The Guardianen2026-04-21T09:39:52+00:00Vass meets with SAMWU leadership over ongoing challenges at the embattled Sol Plaatje Local MunicipalityHuman Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), The Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, regional and local leadership of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) led by the provincial chairperson, Bentley Vass met with the provincialhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/state-secures-forfeiture-orders-worth-more-than-r1-2m/The Guardianen2026-04-21T09:20:15+00:00State secures forfeiture orders worth more than R1.2mA collaboration between Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) and National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) resulted in a significant achievementhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/matlalas-case-postponed-for-consultations/The Guardianen2026-04-21T08:37:38+00:00Matlala’s case postponed for consultationsThe Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to 13 May 2026