https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/dagga-worth-r25-000-seized-by-the-police/The Guardianen2026-06-14T14:30:36+00:00Dagga worth R25 000 seized by the policeA multi-disciplinary police team conducted Operation Shanela II high-density operations in the Rietfontein policing area. The operation involved the police from Rietfontein SAPS, the Provincial Border Police, the police discovered drugs with an estimated street value of R19 500. An inquiry docket was opened and a man 55), Rietfontein Port of Entry, Witdraai SAPS, including two women aged 27 and 61, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said on 12 June 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/a-foreign-national-nabbed-for-possession-of-drugs/The Guardianen2026-06-14T14:19:53+00:00A foreign national nabbed for possession of drugs  conducted foot patrols in Basson and Mark streets in Upington on 12 June 2026, together with Community in Blue (CIP) patrollers, The police attached to Upington Crime Preventionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/678-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-06-14T14:10:05+00:00678 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela IIroadblocks, compliance inspections, foot and vehicle patrols, scrapyards, formal and informal businesses, stop-and-search operations, resulted in the arrest of 678 suspects for various offences. During the intelligence-driven and the multi-disciplinary disruptive operations, conducted from 8 until 14 June 2026, the police executed vehicle control points (VCPs), visibility patrols at taxi ranks, liquor outlets, malls and shopping complexes, tracing operations for wanted suspects, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said at VCPs and roadblocks conducted throughout the provincehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/taking-cape-town-forward-for-all/The Guardianen2026-06-14T12:13:00+00:00“Taking Cape Town Forward for All”The Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, challenged them, held them accountable, who is also Cape Town mayoral candidate thanked the people of Cape Town for placing their trust in him and in the DA. Hill-Lewis thanked every resident who has worked with them, picked up litter, joined neighbourhood watches, reported faultshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/committees-receive-iec-briefing-on-lge-preparations/The Guardianen2026-06-14T11:46:29+00:00Committees receive IEC briefing on LGE preparationsto educatehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/first-life-saving-mvr-surgery-performed-at-klerksdorp-tshepong-hospital-complex/The Guardianen2026-06-14T10:39:24+00:00First life-saving MVR surgery performed at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complexthe North West MEC for Health, Mosemanegape Jacobs (36) from Vryburghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/a-woman-stabbed-to-death-in-lonely-park/The Guardianen2026-06-14T10:03:13+00:00A woman stabbed to death in Lonely Parkat approximately 5:10pm, on 12 June 2026, A woman (39) was allegedly stabbed to death in Lonely Park, near Mahikeng. According to the police, the police found family members and Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS) personnel, who had already certified the victim, Sergeant Sipho Taliwe said upon arrival at the scenehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/a-man-sentenced-to-12-years-imprisonment-for-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-06-14T09:43:43+00:00A man sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for attempted murderA man (32) was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Ganyesa Regional Court for attempted murder. The conviction stems from an incident in which the accused, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said the evidence brought before the court indicated that on 29 July 2025, the victim was asleep at her home when the accused broke a window pane and entered her bedroom. Tselanyane said upon entering the roomhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/bima-celebrates-five-years-in-the-game/The Guardianen2026-06-14T07:22:31+00:00BIMA celebrates five years in the gamebusiness, Governance, The Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA) celebrates five years of championing, recognising and empowering women in music, the organisation is proud to announce the appointment of a distinguished Advisory Board comprising some of Africa’s most accomplished leaders across music, media, fashionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/14/a-man-jailed-for-raping-a-minor-3/The Guardianen2026-06-14T06:56:32+00:00A man jailed for raping a minorshe was at her residential place at Magogoe Tshepang village, A man (27) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mmabatho Regional Court for raping a minor. According to the complainant, came to her and allegedly told her that he had sexual intercourse with her daughter (14) and he was afraid of being arrested, near Mahikeng when the accused, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said on 4 March 2025, Dipogisano George Morwe who is affectionately known as Malome, 1 March 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/13/five-people-nabbed-for-burglary/The Guardianen2026-06-13T12:58:29+00:00Five people nabbed for burglarythe police deployed in the Koster area were conducting high-visibility patrols as part of proactive policing measures, 6 - Five suspects nabbed for burglary at a tuck shop in Reagile Township, in Koster on 10 June 2026. At around 8:30am