https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/cabinet-calls-for-swift-arrests-prosecution-of-femicide-perpetrators/The Guardianen2026-09-30T06:12:24+00:00Cabinet calls for swift arrests, prosecution of femicide perpetratorshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/child-rapist-sentenced-to-15-years-imprisonment/The Guardianen2026-09-30T06:02:32+00:00Child rapist sentenced to 15 years imprisonmentEric Ntabazalila said Rajap was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for rapehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/a-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-killing-his-partner-3/The Guardianen2026-09-30T05:47:53+00:00A man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his partnerNatasha Ramkisson-Kara said on the evening of 25 December 2024https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-brutal-attempted-murder-of-former-partner/The Guardianen2026-09-30T05:37:33+00:00Man sentenced to life imprisonment for brutal attempted murder of former partnerA man (38) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Fraserburg Regional Court for the attempted murder of his former partner, whom he repeatedly stabbed, resulting in the loss of her right eye. On 23 February 2024, stabbing her repeatedly. When the complainant turned aroundhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/bafana-aiming-to-keep-momentum-against-eritrea/The Guardianen2026-09-30T05:21:07+00:00Bafana aiming to keep momentum against EritreaEgypthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/a-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-raping-his-daughter/The Guardianen2026-09-30T05:11:17+00:00A man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his daughterthe incident occurred on 7 October 2021, when the accused invited his children to his home to celebrate his birthday. During the early hours of the following morninghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/municipal-manager-and-two-company-directors-in-court-over-alleged-r11-million-tender-fraud/The Guardianen2026-09-30T04:55:17+00:00Municipal Manager and two company directors in court over alleged R11 million tender fraudBlouberg Local Municipality Municipal, Manager Refilwe Jonas Ramothwala (57) and two directors of BBT Security Services (Pty) Ltd, and are collectively facing 73 charges, including thefthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/man-sentenced-to-eight-years-imprisonment-for-raping-his-neighbour/The Guardianen2026-09-30T04:44:12+00:00Man sentenced to eight years imprisonment for raping his neighbourThe Bafokeng Regional Court has sentenced Kabelo Rantwa (34) to eight years imprisonment for raping his neighbour (38) in Chaneng Village, near Rustenburg. The incident occurred on 11 November 2023, when Rantwa encountered the complainant at a local entertainment venue, Lindiwe Mabasa said later that evening, he went to her residence, Prosecutor Zolo Mpayipheli presented a victim impact statement compiled by Court Preparation Officer Kenosi Pako. In her statement, the complainant described the profound impact of the rape on her life and that of her two minor childrenhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/repeat-rapist-sentenced-to-effective-40-years-imprisonment/The Guardianen2026-09-30T04:31:02+00:00Repeat rapist sentenced to effective 40 years imprisonmentThe National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the effective 40-year prison sentence imposed on Kamogelo Kopang (22) for raping a woman (18) in Maruping Village, Mojalefa Senokoatsane said the sentence brings his total effective imprisonment term to 40 yearshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/rising-interest-rates-and-austerity-are-worsening-sas-unemployment-crisis/The Guardianen2026-09-30T04:05:33+00:00Rising interest rates and austerity are worsening SA’s unemployment crisisThe Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has raised concern over South Africa’s unemployment crisis, from 7% to 7.25%, warning that government austerity measures and rising interest rates are placing additional pressure on workers and businesses. In a statementhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/taung-positioned-as-provincial-lucerne-hub-through-janties-boerdery-packhouse/The Guardianen2026-09-30T03:40:51+00:00Taung positioned as provincial lucerne hub through Janties Boerdery packhouseMadoda Sambatha, Nokuzola Capa, The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding agro-processing, joined by the Deputy Minister of Agriculturehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/30/four-point-plan-to-aid-the-gbvf-fight/The Guardianen2026-09-30T03:11:21+00:00Four-point plan to aid the GBVF fightattempted murders, The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Professor Firoz Cachalia and Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi to undertake a national case-recovery operation focused on unresolved murders, Ramaphosa announced that he has directed the acting Minister of Police, In a bid to ensure that cases involving violence against women and children are not stalled, this audit must identify the number and age of unresolved cases, cases awaiting forensic evidencehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/97002/The Guardianen2026-09-29T19:14:28+00:00SALGA Connect roundtable to strengthen municipal governance and service delivery in Eastern Capehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/three-accused-added-to-r11m-deceased-estates-fraud-and-money-laundering-case/The Guardianen2026-09-29T18:54:17+00:00Three accused added to R11m deceased estates fraud and money laundering caseincluding fraud, Jabulani Nephtal Maluleke (43) and Risima Jeje Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd appeared briefly before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Courthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/forum4sa-calls-for-investigation-into-alleged-billions-leaving-south-africa-through-informal-financial-channels/The Guardianen2026-09-29T18:47:24+00:00FORUM4SA calls for investigation into alleged billions leaving South Africa through informal financial channelsincluding spaza shops, amid concerns that billions of rand may be leaving the country through unregistered channels. In a statement issued on 28 September 2026, Forum for South Africa (FORUM4SA) has called for urgent government intervention to investigate alleged financial transactions involving informal businesseshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/lehari-clarifies-r28m-payment-for-general-de-la-rey-hospital-project/The Guardianen2026-09-29T18:41:18+00:00Lehari clarifies R28m payment for General De La Rey Hospital projectfollowing a revised infrastructure plan that retained the existing hospitalhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/medication-shortages-have-a-negative-impact/The Guardianen2026-09-29T18:27:13+00:00‘Medication shortages have a negative impact’medication shortages cause delayed treatments, I was told that I could not get any medication because the clinic was out -of-stock. Remember, or go without critical therapies entirely, which can cause diseases to worsen or lead to treatment failure. So, postpone treatments, I urge the North West Department of Health to fix this before it is too latehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/a-probe-into-segwai-and-mokotos-deaths-continues/The Guardianen2026-09-29T17:59:26+00:00A probe into Segwai and Mokoto’s deaths continuesThe police in Taung are probing two murder cases of Kamogelo Segwai (26) and Omphile Mokoto, who were reported missing after being allegedly abducted by community members in Extension 7, Mokoto, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen said Segwai was allegedly abducted together with his friendhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/1964-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-2/The Guardianen2026-09-29T17:26:22+00:001964 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela 2vehicle checkpoints, roadblocks, and included stop-and-search operationshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/ganyesa-man-jailed-for-raping-a-minor/The Guardianen2026-09-29T17:15:48+00:00Ganyesa man jailed for raping a minorThapelo Sesipi briefly appeared before the Ganyesa Regional Court on 23 September 2026, Aman (26) was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment by the Ganyesa Regional Court for rape. The accused, Captain Majang Skalkie said the case came to light after the victim’s sister found Sesipi on a bed with the girl (12). Skalkie said the matter was reported to Bray Police Stationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/a-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-rape-15/The Guardianen2026-09-29T17:06:56+00:00A man sentenced to life imprisonment for rapethe victim encountered an unknown man who followed her and instructed her not to look back. Skalkie said he allegedly pushed her into nearby bushes, near Mahikeng. The sentence follows an incident on 6 March 2022, Captain Majang Skalkie said according to the evidence presented in court, A man (27) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Molopo Regional Court for raping a girl (14) in Magogoe villagehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/a-revenge-during-initiation-activity-leaves-a-man-fatally-injured/The Guardianen2026-09-29T16:51:51+00:00A revenge during initiation activity leaves a man fatally injuredBaxolile Makisi (25) and Luzuko Khephe (31), Eastern Cape. The accused, were sentenced for the murder of Mandiselo Tyityi, Two men sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for killing a man in a revenge attack linked to traditional initiation-related activities in Centane, while attempting to stop them from disrupting a ceremony marking the beginning of the initiation season. Tyali said a week later, Luxolo Tyali said the evidence presented in court indicated that the incident stemmed from an earlier altercation in which Tyityi had assaulted the two men, who was attacked on 18 November 2023 at Centuli Township, including Makisi's father, attempted to intervene but were threatened with violence. Community members eventually managed to stop the attackhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/medicare-24-corruption-case-postponed/The Guardianen2026-09-29T12:23:06+00:00Medicare 24 corruption case postponedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/a-parolee-linked-to-multiple-burglary-cases-arrested/The Guardianen2026-09-29T10:00:35+00:00A parolee linked to multiple burglary cases arrestedThe Swartruggens detectives have arrested a parolee, Orapeleng Modikela (22)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/klerksdorp-fcs-unit-secures-lengthy-sentences-for-rape-offenders/The Guardianen2026-09-29T09:50:45+00:00Klerksdorp FCS Unit secures lengthy sentences for rape offendersCaptain Majang Skalkie said the conviction relates to an incident on 16 July 2022, reaffirming police efforts to combat gender-based violence. In the first case, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit has secured a series of convictions and lengthy sentences in four rape cases, near Klerksdorp. Skalkie said Thobedi, The Klerksdorp Family Violence, when a victim (27) was seeking transport to Jouberton Townshiphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/3687-suspects-nabbed-for-various-offences/The Guardianen2026-09-29T09:31:48+00:003687 suspects nabbed for various offencesincluding Vehicle Check Points (VCPs), The police in North West continue to intensify the fight against crime through Operation Shanela 2, Captain Majang Skalkie said operations focused on stop-and-search actions and roadblocks, high-visibility patrols at hotspot areas, and suspect raids. Skalkie said the police inspected 284 liquor outletshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/bafana-bafana-coach-pitso-mosimane-applauds-amajita/The Guardianen2026-09-29T09:13:07+00:00Bafana Bafana coach, Pitso Mosimane applauds AmajitaBafana Bafana coach, Dr Danny Jordaan and NEC memberhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/alleged-serial-rapist-remanded-in-custody/The Guardianen2026-09-29T03:15:14+00:00Alleged serial rapist remanded in custodyChild Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, Joseph Mokgwetsi, following an intensive multidisciplinary investigation involving the Investigative Psychology Unit (IPU), A man (38) who has been linked through DNA evidence to multiple rape cases, Mmabatho Family Violence, was arrested in Vryburg on 23 September 2026, was arrested. The accused, who is also known as Papi, with forensic testing ultimately positively connecting Mokgwetsi to the offences under investigation. Skalkie said one of the cases dates back to 2012, Captain Majang Skalkie said the investigation involved the analysis of evidence and links between several caseshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/one-person-arrested-for-business-robbery-one-still-at-large/The Guardianen2026-09-29T03:03:53+00:00A driver arrested for business robberybriefly appeared before the Temba Magistrate’s Court on 25 September 2026, kidnapping and possession of suspected stolen property. The accused, facing charges of business robbery, A man (48), Pepukai Tsatsi was arrested on 23 September 2026, one reportedly armed with a firearm, Captain Majang Skalkie said it is alleged that a complainant (33) and two employees were offloading wardrobes at a storeroom when two masked men, entered the premises. Skalkie said the suspects allegedly demanded the victims’ cell phones and instructed them to remove their shoelaceshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/a-man-sentenced-to-16-years-imprisonment-for-raping-his-girlfriend/The Guardianen2026-09-29T02:50:41+00:00A man sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for raping his girlfriendKlerksdorp. According to the North West police spokesperson, 24 September 2020, A man (48) was sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for rape. This comes after the accused, at a townhouse in Wilkoppies, Thabiso Ivan Tong for rape raped a woman (32) on Thursday night, Captain Majang Skalkie, the complainant, who was her then-boyfriend. Skalkie said the court heard that, Tong became aggressive during an argument and assaulted her before taking her to a bedroom, was with Tonghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/police-are-looking-for-missing-mantsane-letlaka/The Guardianen2026-09-29T02:39:42+00:00Police are looking for missing Mantsane Letlakathe police in Jouberton Township, but never returned. The North West police spokesperson, near Klerksdorp are appealing to the community for assistance in locating Mantsane Letlaka (22), 9 January 2025, when she left home with a friend, who has been missing since January 2025. According to the police, Letlaka was last seen by her mother on Thursday evening, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said the police launched a search and conducted extensive investigationshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/29/four-accused-in-court-over-alleged-fraudulent-lease-agreement/The Guardianen2026-09-29T02:28:08+00:00Four accused in court over alleged fraudulent lease agreementare facing two counts of fraud, Vusumuzi Matlala (50), Four people have appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged fraudulent lease agreement involving a property in Waterkloof Heights. The accused, his wife Tsakani Matlala (38), Claudette Masethe (31) and Given Makofane (46)