https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/14/a-man-sentenced-to-20-years-imprisonment-for-raping-his-aunt/The Guardianen2026-10-14T06:21:45+00:00A man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping his auntCaptain Ivan Magerman, commending the investigating officer for conducting a thorough investigation that led to his conviction. Namakwa District police spokesperson, 14 October 2026- The police in the Namakwa District has welcomed the sentencing of a man (27) to 20 years imprisonment for rape, said the incident occurred on 20 December 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/14/banyana-banyana-e-fetetse-mo-legatong-la-boraro-la-dikgaisano/The Guardianen2026-10-14T05:46:40+00:00Banyana Banyana e fetetse mo legatong la boraro la dikgaisanohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/14/pastor-and-two-women-arrested-for-murder-and-rape/The Guardianen2026-10-14T05:20:41+00:00Pastor and two women arrested for murder and rape36, 25, Tsako Angel Makhubela, and Amanda Manono Mnguni, including conspiracy to commit murder and fraud, following an alleged incident involving a woman and her four-month-old baby. The accused are Pastor Caiphus Mkhawanehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/inquest-into-deaths-of-pebco-three-to-begin-in-gqeberha/The Guardianen2026-10-13T18:36:55+00:00Inquest into deaths of PEBCO Three to begin in GqeberhaQaqawuli Godolozi and Twasile Champion Galela, 13 October 2026 – A joint inquest into the deaths of anti-apartheid activists Sipho Samuel Hashe, has began at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Gqeberha on 12 October 2026. The inquest aims to establish the facts surrounding the abduction and deaths of the three leaders of the Port E, collectively known as the PEBCO Threehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/idac-confirms-resignation-of-deputy-director-of-public-prosecutions-adv-santhos-manilall/The Guardianen2026-10-13T18:32:16+00:00IDAC confirms resignation of Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Santhos ManilallOctober 2026 – The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has confirmed the resignation of Advocate Santhos Manilallhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/97556/The Guardianen2026-10-13T18:20:53+00:00Mosenogi o eleletsa baithuti ba marematlou masego le matlhogonolohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/gupta-linked-companies-convicted-of-fraud-and-money-laundering/The Guardianen2026-10-13T16:29:40+00:00Gupta-linked companies convicted of fraud and money launderingTwo company directors and three mining companies linked to the Gupta family have been convicted of fraud and money laundering involving R107.5 million in funds intended for the rehabilitation of two chttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/misa-wishes-class-of-2026-success-as-matric-examinations-begin/The Guardianen2026-10-13T16:00:51+00:00MISA wishes Class of 2026 success as matric examinations beginhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/a-man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-murder-and-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-10-13T15:47:06+00:00A man sentenced to 25 years for murder and attempted murderSivuyile Mntuyedwa (23), 13 October 2026 – An accusedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/monna-o-atlholetswe-di-ngwaga-di-le-10-morago-ga-go-betelela-leloko-la-kereke-jaaka-ene/The Guardianen2026-10-13T15:30:16+00:00Monna o atlholetswe di ngwaga di le 10 morago ga go betelela leloko la kereke jaaka eneMonna wa dingwaga di le 28 wa kwa motseng wa Sekhing mono Taung, o atlholetswe dingwaga di le 10 kwa kgolegelong. Sehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/losi-calls-for-action-against-unemployment/The Guardianen2026-10-13T13:35:19+00:00Losi calls for action against unemploymentpoverty, inequality and exploitation. Addressing the opening of the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ (COSATU) 15th National Congress on 12 October 2026, 13 October 2026 - COSATU President Zingiswa Losi has called on the federation’s leadership and affiliates to put aside factional differences, unite behind the interests of workers and intensify the fight against unemploymenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/ppe-tender-trio-found-guilty-of-corruption-and-money-laundering/The Guardianen2026-10-13T13:06:17+00:00PPE tender trio found guilty of corruption and money launderingThe Hawks have secured convictions against a businessman, his company and an Emthanjeni Municipality employee in a case involving the alleged corrupt awarding of personal protective equipment (PPE) tehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/govt-invests-billions-to-restore-reliability-of-sas-iron-ore-line/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:56:33+00:00Govt invests billions to restore reliability of SA’s Iron Ore LineThe Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy said the government is investing billions of rands to restore the reliability and capacity of the Iron Ore Line, a critical freight rail corridor linking the https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/cogta-proves-that-a-clean-audit-is-achievable/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:44:37+00:00COGTA proves that a clean audit is achievableThe North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has secured its first ever clean audit award for the 2025/2026 financial year during the AGSA Award Ceremony in Rusthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/a-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-killing-his-girlfriend-6/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:29:03+00:00A man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his girlfriendA man (38) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mogwase Regional Court for killing his girlfriend in Makoshong village. On 25 May 2025, the accused, Benjamin Moya brutally assaulted his girlfrienhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/mahika-mahikeng-cultural-festival-promises-the-ultimate-december-vibes/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:01:18+00:00Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Festival promises the ultimate December vibesGet your festive season plans ready as the iconic Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Festival is back to reclaim its spot as North West’s ultimate December celebration. The North West Department of Arts, Culthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/five-accused-arrested-after-r100-million-drug-lab-uncovered-in-krugersdorp-remanded-in-custody/The Guardianen2026-10-13T06:38:42+00:00Five accused arrested after R100 million drug lab uncovered in Krugersdorp remanded in custodyGauteng. The accused appeared in court on 12 October 2026, near Krugersdorp, 3 October 2026 - Five suspects have appeared before the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court following their arrest in connection with a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory valued at an estimated R1https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/three-anc-members-expelled-ward-councillor-ordered-to-step-aside/The Guardianen2026-10-13T06:18:04+00:00Three ANC members expelled, Ward councillor ordered to step asideThe African National Congress (ANC) in Ekurhuleni has expelled three members and directed ward 79 councillor, Njabulo Mbonani to voluntarily step aside with immediate effect as the party moves to enfohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/north-west-mec-mokua-dismisses-zimoja-video-linking-her-to-matlosana-service-delivery-challenges/The Guardianen2026-10-13T05:55:49+00:00North West MEC Mokua dismisses Zimoja video linking her to Matlosana service delivery challengesNorth West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua has dismissed a video clip circulating on social media by Moja Love’s Zimoja Daily, which she said is misleadingly linking her to service dhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/sasol-banyana-banyana-aims-to-finish-off-madagascar/The Guardianen2026-10-13T05:33:42+00:00Sasol Banyana Banyana aims to finish off Madagascarhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/monna-o-tshwerwe-morago-ga-polao/The Guardianen2026-10-13T05:13:43+00:00Monna o tshwerwe morago ga polaoMonna wa dingwaga di le 25 o tlhageletse kwa Kgotlatshekelo ya Schweizer Reneke mabapi le polao ya ga Atlholang Theteletsa wa dingwaga di le 22, yo o neng a fitlhelwa a bolailwe ka go tlhabiwa ka thip