https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/government-intensifies-immigration-crackdown-strengthens-borders/The Guardianen2026-06-25T17:55:14+00:00Government intensifies immigration crackdown, strengthens bordershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/more-than-200-bank-branches-now-offering-smart-id-card/The Guardianen2026-06-25T15:49:22+00:00More than 200 bank branches now offering Smart ID card2026 - The Department of Home Affairs has reached another historic milestone on its path-breaking journey of digital transformationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/mmelaelwa-o-tshwere-mabapi-le-kgothoso-ya-mo-ntlung-le-petelelo/The Guardianen2026-06-25T14:37:33+00:00Mmelaelwa o tshwere mabapi le kgothoso ya mo ntlung le petelelotshireletsego ya bana ga mmogo le dipetelelo, di boloditswe ke maloko a sepodisi a lephata le le rebang dintwa tsa mo malapeng, Colonel Anne Magakoe are dipatlisiso tsehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/bma-has-committed-to-intensifying-border-law-enforcement/The Guardianen2026-06-25T14:04:10+00:00BMA has committed to intensifying border law enforcementhuman trafficking, The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, illegal migration, Jane Mananiso said three key issues such as border management and securityhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/safas-appeal-against-zwanes-three-match-suspension-dismissed/The Guardianen2026-06-25T13:41:07+00:00SAFA’s appeal against Zwane’s three-match suspension dismissedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/former-apartheid-askaris-in-court/The Guardianen2026-06-25T13:20:51+00:00Former apartheid askaris in courtarson, kidnapping, unlawful possession of explosives, Colonel Katlego Mogale said in all these incidents, Operation Zero Zero, briefly appeared before the Benoni Regional Court facing multiple charges, The former askari, Michael “Tebogo” Macitinga (66), they met their deaths at the hands of the suspect and two accomplices, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, Joseph “Joe” Mamasela (74) and his accomplicehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/comprehensive-operational-plans-are-in-place/The Guardianen2026-06-25T13:00:53+00:00Comprehensive operational plans are in placeintimidation, The Northern Cape Provincial Joint Structure (PROV JOINTS) comprising of the South African Police Service (SAPS), including calls for protest action, safety and dignity of others. Otola said the security forces will not tolerate any acts of violence, disruption of essential services, this right must be exercised within the confines of the law and should not infringe on the rights, municipalities and other law enforcement and security stakeholders, government departments, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola said while the right to peaceful protest is protected by the constitution of the Republic of South Africa (RSA), destruction of propertyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/690-suspects-nabbed-for-various-crimes/The Guardianen2026-06-25T12:41:20+00:00690 suspects nabbed for various crimesrape, roadblocks, business robbery, Colonel Anne Magakoe said during the week-long operation, 33 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, three for rape, vehicle control points, four for illegal possession of firearms, 21 for residential burglary, 26 for dealing in drugs, police arrested suspects for a range of serious and priority crimes, The police in the North West continue to make significant strides in the fight against crime following the successful execution of Operation Shanela II, including five for murder, including those linked to murder, 52 for possession of drugs, 11 for business burglary and 83 illegal immigrants. Magakoe said in addition, detectives arrested 529 wanted suspectshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/bafana-march-into-the-history-books-as-they-reach-the-knockout-stages-of-the-fifa-world-cup-for-the-first-time/The Guardianen2026-06-25T12:19:15+00:00Bafana march into the history books as they reach the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup for the first timeHugo Broos said: “I think we played a very good game, tactically. It was very good and everybody did their job. The difference with this game and our previous match (against Czechia) was that when we had the ball, we were very dangerous, Bafana Bafana have written a new chapter in the history books after advancing to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup for the first time on a balmy summer evening in Monterreyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/northern-cape-health-department-must-deliver-results-not-more-plans/The Guardianen2026-06-25T11:55:34+00:00Northern Cape health department must deliver results, not more plansIsak Fritz said communities continue to experience ambulance delays, growing surgical backlogs, medicine shortages and severe staff shortages across healthcare facilities. Fritz said five years agohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/kgetsi-ya-polao-e-buseditswe-morago-12/The Guardianen2026-06-25T11:34:37+00:00Kgetsi ya polao 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, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2. Go ya ka moagisani, e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Taung go fitlha Phukwi a tlhola matsatsi a le 21. Balatofadiwahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/25/motlhaping-sends-heartfelt-condolences-after-six-farmers-swept-away/The Guardianen2026-06-25T11:09:41+00:00Motlhaping sends heartfelt condolences after six farmers swept away  Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform said it is saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on 18 June 2026, Lebogang Motlhaping said fourteen occupants survived and were treated at a hospital in Douglas before being discharged. Motlhaping said tragically, near Vaallus Farm in the Douglas areahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/24/a-stern-warning-against-those-who-embark-on-criminal-activities-during-protests/The Guardianen2026-06-24T10:10:46+00:00A stern warning against those who embark on criminal activities during proteststheft, The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has issued a stern warning to individuals who exploit incidents to engage in criminal activities such as looting, near Potchefstroom on 22 June 2026, malicious damage to property and public violence. Naidoo said the warning follows an incident that occurred in Promosa and other extensions in Ikageng Townshiphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/24/former-policeman-and-co-accused-found-guilty-of-premeditated-murders/The Guardianen2026-06-24T09:35:37+00:00Former policeman and co-accused found guilty of premeditated murdersfraud, A man, previously employed at the White River Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU), Rassie Hlabirwa Nkune (37) from Mpumalanga and former police official Jacob Mothibe Chego (41), two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, four counts of kidnapping, Nkune, Mogashoa received a call from Chego informing him that his vehicle, Lucky and Sabeliwe Zwane Mogashoa, which had been reported stolen in 2018, posing as a police officer, and defeating the ends of justice by the Gauteng High Court sitting in Pretoria. In addition, were convicted on two counts of premeditated murder of a couple, Lumka Mahanjana said on 16 March 2022, had allegedly been recovered and was being held at the White River police vehicle impound. Mahanjana said the following dayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/24/redistribution-of-outdated-content-with-false-narratives-is-irresponsible/The Guardianen2026-06-24T08:47:33+00:00‘Redistribution of outdated content with false narratives is irresponsible’The police in the Northern Cape has noted with concern the circulation of a video on various social media platforms which is being shared with misleading messages and commentary aimed at creating fear, uncertainty and mobilising support for the planned 30 June shutdown actions. The Northern Cape Police Commissioner