https://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+00:00One person arrested for business robbery, one still at largebriefly 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)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/constitutional-values-are-part-of-our-common-heritage/The Guardianen2026-09-28T08:58:24+00:00‘Constitutional values are part of our common heritage’the country celebrated many languages, Cyril Ramaphosa said the constitutional values are part of a their common heritage. Ramaphosa said on Heritage Day last week, 28 September 2026 - The Republic of South Africa (RSA) presidenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/96919/The Guardianen2026-09-28T08:37:16+00:00https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/banna-ba-le-bararo-ba-ba-latofadiwang-ka-go-utswa-leruo-ba-dira-kopo-ya-beile/The Guardianen2026-09-28T03:11:34+00:00Banna ba le bararo ba ba latofadiwang ka go utswa leruo ba dira kopo ya beileKhotso Lichaba (18) ga mmogo le Mosiuwa Rasokolang (38), Tumelo Mogorosi (32), Banna ba le bararohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/limpopo-to-host-world-tourism-day-celebrations/The Guardianen2026-09-28T02:50:03+00:00Limpopo host World Tourism Day celebrationshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/stepfather-sentenced-to-10-years-imprisonment-for-rape/The Guardianen2026-09-28T02:44:22+00:00Stepfather sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for rapenear Okiep. The incident occurred on 28 November 2021, 28 September 2026 – A man (50) has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for raping his partner’s daughter (17) in Rooiwinkel, when the accused allegedly supplied the victim with alcohol before driving her to a secluded areahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/gauteng-police-launch-manhunt-after-17-killed-in-tavern-shooting/The Guardianen2026-09-28T02:29:02+00:00Gauteng police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shootingWest Rand, Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for eight unidentified armed men following a deadly shooting at a tavern in Wedela, on Saturday nighthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/two-suspected-zama-zamas-arrested-for-illegal-mining-in-alexander-bay/The Guardianen2026-09-28T02:25:49+00:00Two suspected zama-zamas arrested for illegal mining in Alexander Bayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/amajita-beat-hosts-mozambique-to-retain-their-cosafa-cup-title/The Guardianen2026-09-28T02:15:00+00:00Amajita beat hosts Mozambique to retain their COSAFA Cup titlethe prolific marksman claimed the Top Goal Scorer Award ahead of Mozambique’s Alirio Cuna, who converted the winner to take his tally to six in the tournament. In the processhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/two-suspects-arrested-for-illegal-mining-in-alexander-bay/The Guardianen2026-09-28T01:58:38+00:00Two suspects arrested for illegal mining in Alexander Bayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/operation-shanela-ii-nets-396-arrests-across-northern-cape/The Guardianen2026-09-28T01:46:18+00:00Operation Shanela II nets 396 arrests across Northern Capehigh visibility patrols, vehicle checkpoints, including stop-and-searches, 28 September 2026 – The police in Northern Cape have arrested 396 suspects during Operation Shanela II operations conducted across the Northern Cape’s five districts from 21 to 27 September 2026. https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/three-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-phakisa/The Guardianen2026-09-28T01:29:39+00:00Three suspects nabbed during Operation PhakisaPort Nolloth, targeting Kleinzee, the seizure of drugs worth approximately R98 500 and the confiscation of illicit cigarettes valued at R390 323. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with various law enforcement an, Alexander Bay, conducted Operation Phakisa from 22 to 26 September 2026, 28 September 2026 – A multi-agency law enforcement operation along the Namakwa coastal areas has resulted in several arrestshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/28/a-man-sentenced-to-15-years-imprisonment-for-murder-7/The Guardianen2026-09-28T01:17:00+00:00A man sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murdernear the Namibian border. Klaase was sentenced by the Springbok Regional Court on 23 September 2026, following a thorough investigation by Warrant Officer Elridge Losper, Brian Klaase, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for the murder of Reagan Austin Losper (25) in Vioolsdrift, 28 September 2026 - A 36-year-old man