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 suspects