https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/cocaine-worth-over-r200m-seized/The Guardianen2026-08-26T20:05:35+00:00Cocaine worth over R200m seizedLieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, SAPS members attached to ORTIA, 26 August 2026 - The acting National Police Commissioner, working with other law enforcement authorities including Customs officials, has applauded the work of a multidisciplinary team at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) following the seizure of cocaine worth an estimated R200 million. On Tuesdayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/three-people-hacked-to-death-with-spade/The Guardianen2026-08-26T19:55:43+00:00Three people hacked to death with spadeMoipone Lefoka, Esther Lefoka and Esther’s boyfriend, near Makapanstad have launched a manhunt for a man (41) wanted in connection with the brutal murder of three people. The police are searching for James Mohajane, who is wanted for the murder of his girlfriend, her sisterhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/a-man-sentenced-to-15-years-imprisonment-for-attempted-murder-2/The Guardianen2026-08-26T17:46:29+00:00A man sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for attempted murderthe accused, at approximately 10pm, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe, A man (47) was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Colesberg Regional Court for attempted murder. This comes after a victim (52) reported the matter at Kuyasa Police Station in January 2026, were at a shebeen in Kuyasa, Vuyani Rasmeni and the victim, on 9 January 2026, where they were socialising. Litabe said later that eveninghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/police-are-looking-for-a-missing-patient-hendrick-choko-van-eck/The Guardianen2026-08-26T17:19:40+00:00Police are looking for a missing patient, Hendrick “Choko” van Ecknear Kimberley. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, who reportedly went missing from Robert Sobukwe Hospital on 23 August 2026. Van Eck is originally from Ritchie, The Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Hendrick “Choko” van Eck (64)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/ten-suspects-nabbed-in-connection-with-n14-murder/The Guardianen2026-08-26T17:11:08+00:00Ten suspects nabbed in connection with N14 murderwhose body was found lying next to the N14 road, Captain Nomvuyo Makoloi said the female suspect is aged 35, Ten suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of Kago Moshole (19), near Ganhaai village on 24 August 2026. Following an intensive investigation, while the male suspects are aged between 30 and 40. Makoloi said nine of the suspects are from Kagung village, Mothibistad SAPS detectives arrested ten suspectshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/police-conducting-compliance-inspections-at-liquor-outlets/The Guardianen2026-08-26T16:59:52+00:00Police conducting compliance inspections at liquor outletsNorvalspont and Colesberg on 26 August 2026, conducted compliance inspections at liquor outlets and gambling establishments in Noupoort, The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board (NCGLB) in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), as part of the ongoing #WeComply Campaign. The inspections form part of efforts to promote responsible liquor tradinghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/preservation-orders-exceeding-r4-4m-granted-to-the-state/The Guardianen2026-08-26T12:44:40+00:00Preservation orders exceeding R4.4m granted to the statehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/96328/The Guardianen2026-08-26T07:50:48+00:00SAPS honours its fallen heroes and heroineshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/north-west-mec-for-education-dr-desbo-mohono-condemns-bullying-in-schools/The Guardianen2026-08-26T07:20:27+00:00North West MEC for Education, Dr Desbo Mohono condemns bullying in schoolswhich circulated on social media. The department said it has been informed that the incident occurred at Elgiers Village, 26 August 2026 - The North West Department of Education said it has noted with concern a bullying incident involving learners from Tong Comprehensive Secondary School in Ganyesa villagehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/dsac-gives-safa-deadline-to-submit-comprehensive-report-on-the-var-project/The Guardianen2026-08-26T07:07:15+00:00DSAC gives SAFA deadline to submit comprehensive report on the VAR projectstakeholders, the football fraternity and the public on the status of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Project and the R20 million received from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC). SAFA said in April 2026, gust 2026 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) said it wishes to provide an update to its membershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/26/dard-to-host-women-farmers-dialogue-to-advance-womens-empowerment-in-agriculture/The Guardianen2026-08-26T06:52:45+00:00DARD to host women farmers dialogue to advance women’s empowerment in Agriculturehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/96320/The Guardianen2026-08-25T10:22:51+00:00Former Agriseta CEO found guilty of contravening PFMApleaded guilty before Kimberley Serious Commercial Crimes Court for contravention of Public Finance Management Act (PMFA) and sentenced to pay a fine of R30 000 or 12 months imprisonment. Madiba was a, 026 - Former CEO of Agriseta, Jeremiah Sello Madiba (62)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/a-man-electrocuted-in-schweizer-reneke/The Guardianen2026-08-25T08:55:33+00:00A man electrocuted in Schweizer Renekehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/northern-cape-to-host-2026-national-teaching-awards/The Guardianen2026-08-25T05:45:17+00:00Northern Cape to host 2026 National Teaching AwardsThe Northern Cape MEC for Education, where the hard work, celebrating and honouring teachers and school principals who have performed remarkably well and showcased excellence in Education. Vosloo said the NTAs is a prestigious event, Abraham Vosloo will officiate the National Teaching Awards (NTAs) ceremony aimed at recognisinghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/a-suspect-in-court-for-possession-of-drugs/The Guardianen2026-08-25T05:14:12+00:00A suspect in court for possession of drugsA suspect (30) was arrested by the members of Mahikeng Crime Intelligence, together with members of Lichtenburg Crime Prevention for possession of drugs in Lichtenburg. On Thursday, members were on duty when they received a tip-off regarding an individual allegedly involved in dealing in drugs in Extension 1, Captain Majang Skalkie said the information was followed up and the police proceeded to the identified areahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/two-access-roads-amounting-to-r26m-officially-opened/The Guardianen2026-08-25T05:04:17+00:00Two access roads amounting to R26m officially openedThe Greater Taung Local Municipality mayor, Itumeleng Maribehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/arrests-no-longer-enough-as-country-battles-rising-murders/The Guardianen2026-08-25T04:30:56+00:00‘Arrests no longer enough as country battles rising murders’The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Science and the Creative Industries, is becoming a pandemic. Law enforcements and government agencies need to deal decisively with the killing of innocent South Africans. South Africans have no other home other than South Africahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/a-call-to-ensure-women-and-girls-enter-science-technology-and-innovation/The Guardianen2026-08-25T04:21:52+00:00A call to ensure women and girls enter science, technology and innovationTechnology, Technology and Innovation calls for stronger and more coordinated action to ensure that women and girls can enter progress and lead in South Africa’s science, The Portfolio Committee on Science, the committee recognises the important contribution women and girls are making in research, while girls and young women continue to face barriers in scientific and technological fields. Makhubela said women and girls must not only be encouraged to enter science, Lusizo Makhubela said South Africa cannot build a competitive and inclusive innovation economy, technology and innovation system. As South Africa marks National Women’s Month, innovation and technological developmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/sambatha-opens-new-packhouse-to-boost-horticulture/The Guardianen2026-08-25T04:08:37+00:00Sambatha opens new packhouse to boost horticulture