https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/02/three-farmers-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-each-for-killing-a-farm-dweller/The Guardianen2026-04-02T07:03:17+00:00Three farmers sentenced to life imprisonment each for killing a farm dwellerLouise Coetzee (29), Jaco Wessels Kemp (36), three farmers, a farm dweller. On 16 September 2023, they saw Phakathi walking past the farm gate on his way to collect water from a nearby furrowhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/02/a-policeman-jailed-for-12-years-for-stealing-cattle/The Guardianen2026-04-02T06:33:52+00:00A policeman jailed for 12 years for stealing cattleA constable police attached to the Cullinan Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, Lumka Mahanjana said Maringa was also declared unfit to possess a firearm. Mahanjana said on 17 April 2019https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/02/two-suspects-nabbed-for-allegedly-stealing-cattle/The Guardianen2026-04-02T06:09:14+00:00Two suspects nabbed for allegedly stealing cattleLieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said the police were alerted to the incident and swiftly followed up on the information. Litabe said upon arrival at the feedlothttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/02/two-lesotho-nationals-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-murder/The Guardianen2026-04-02T05:49:15+00:00Two Lesotho nationals sentenced to life imprisonment for murdernear Orkney back in 2021. The tragic incident began when three unknown suspects went into a nearby supermarket on Monday evening, Two assassins were sentenced to imprisonment for a murder and robbery incident that occurred in Kanana Townshiphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/01/stakeholder-submissions-will-help-tighten-imsi-bill/The Guardianen2026-04-01T19:18:19+00:00Stakeholder submissions will help tighten IMSI BILL Dr Zweli Mkhize said it seeks to remedy the challenges often experienced during interventions and provides clear rules for monitoring performance, The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) this week concluded the public submissions process on the Intergovernmental Monitoring, defines what “executive obligations” arehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/01/sansboc-elects-new-leadership/The Guardianen2026-04-01T19:07:55+00:00SANSBOC elects new leadershipThe South African National Small Bus Operators Council (SANSBOC) has successfully concluded its elective conference, where it elected new leadership who reaffirmed its commitment to transformation, Olivia Maponya said the conference was a resounding success, with attendees engaging in robust discussions and debates to shape the future of the organisation. Maponya said the newly-elected leadership is poised to drive the organisation’s mission forwardhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/01/nwu-appoints-founding-chief-director-for-the-desmond-tutu-school-of-medicine/The Guardianen2026-04-01T18:54:02+00:00NWU appoints founding Chief Director for the Desmond Tutu School of MedicineThe North West University (NWU) has reached a significant milestone in its academic and institutional development with the appointment of Professor Binu Luke as the inaugural Chief Director of the Deshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/01/dard-employee-allegedly-nabbed-for-corruption/The Guardianen2026-04-01T18:36:27+00:00DARD employee allegedly nabbed for corruptionaccountability, Seabelo Lebitse (43) and his subsequent appearance before the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court on 31 March 2026, The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said it has noted recent social media posts regarding the arrest of one of its employees, stakeholders, and employees that it remains firmly committed to the principles of integrity, in connection with allegations of soliciting money from a service provider. The department said it wishes to assure the publichttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/01/lesedi-fm-announces-its-new-line-up/The Guardianen2026-04-01T17:56:28+00:00Lesedi FM announces its new line-upthis line-up builds on proven successes, Mmoni Ngubane said the station is one of the top 5 most streamed stations within the SABC portfolio. Ngubane said in a bold move to amplify morning energy, which is the heartbeat of Sesotho-speaking audiences, Lesedi FM, effective from 1 April 2026. Lesedi FM said embracing stability with strategic enhancements, announced its 2026/2027 programming line-up with minimal changeshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/01/psa-committee-concerned-about-cost-and-capacity-in-rolling-out-lifestyle-audits/The Guardianen2026-04-01T17:36:50+00:00PSA Committee concerned about cost and capacity in rolling out lifestyle auditsGauteng, Northern Cape, including high costs and the administrative burden involved, including KwaZulu-Natal, The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration today noted the practical challenges, in implementing lifestyle audits across the public sector. The committee received briefings from several provincial governments