https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/municipality-did-not-undertake-any-financial-obligation-in-respect-of-the-funeral-arrangements-of-the-late-lesego-baikedi/The Guardianen2026-07-23T06:27:00+00:00Municipality did not undertake any financial obligation in respect of the funeral arrangements of the late Lesego Baikedia National State of Disaster was declared in terms of the Disaster Management Act, disruption to communities, which resulted in widespread damage to infrastructure, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002). Leutlwetse said Joe Morlong was among the municipalities hardest hit by the disaster, Joe Morolong Local Municipality Dineo Leutlwetse said following the severe weather conditionshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/dagga-worth-r7-5-million-seized-by-the-police/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:54:54+00:00Dagga worth R7.5 million seized by the policeBrigadier Mashay Gamieldien said at approximately 1:50pm, The police in the Northern Cape together with the provincial traffic officershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/saps-hosts-integrated-crime-and-violence-prevention-strategy/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:45:21+00:00SAPS hosts integrated crime and violence prevention strategyWarrant Officer Molefi Shemane said in response to this directivehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/anc-plc-in-north-west-in-chaos-as-bullying-and-unfair-treatment-allegations-surface/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:31:45+00:00ANC PLC in North West in ‘chaos’ as bullying and unfair treatment allegations surfaceDr Sello Ntsoko. SANCO said it was approached by Ntsoko, Ntsoko has repeatedly been prevented from expressing his views freely, Mogomotsi Mosheshe said according to these concerns, with his contributions allegedly being suppressed through the use of numerical majority rather than democratic engagement. Mosheshe said equally concerning are allegations of manipulationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/ancyl-in-bojanala-flagged-rigged-anc-councillor-candidate-selection-processes/The Guardianen2026-07-23T05:11:23+00:00ANCYL in Bojanala flagged ‘rigged’ ANC councillor candidate selection processesPako Mokuahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/former-speaker-na-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakulas-corruption-case-to-resume-in-court/The Guardianen2026-07-23T04:54:36+00:00Former Speaker NA, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case to resume in courtPretoria, The trial against the former Speaker of Parliament, wherein the first witness took the stand. The state has called upon its first witness, with R2.1 million allegedly received as cash from a service provider. Mamothame said the matter was postponed to 23 July 2026, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula commenced at the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Henry Mamothame said Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts of corruption and money laundering wherein she is accused of soliciting and receiving R4.5 millionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/moretele-local-municipality-mayor-geroge-manyike-engages-with-community-members-during-imbizo/The Guardianen2026-07-23T04:45:26+00:00Moretele Local Municipality mayor, Geroge Manyike engages with community members during ImbizoRoads, electricity, sanitation, The Moretele Local Municipality mayor, ask questions and receive updates on key municipal programmes and development initiatives. He further said the discussions focused on critical issues affecting communities such as water provision, gathered to engage directly with Manyike, 13, 14, 3, 15, 18, who was accompanied by Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), and surrounding areas, councillors, 6, housing, 16https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/23/team-sa-displays-exceptional-performance-at-world-spelling-bee-championship/The Guardianen2026-07-23T04:33:44+00:00Team SA displays exceptional performance at World Spelling Bee ChampionshipChina, The North West Department of Education has congratulated Team South Africa after securing a fourth place at the World Spelling Bee Championship held in Shanghai, from 13 to 20 July 2026. The department said among the team’s outstanding performers was a Grade 7 learner from Klerksdorp Primary School, Viola Motsumi said Tolom was the youngest member of the six-member Team South Africa. Motsumi said individuallyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/jacobs-mulls-her-inspiring-journey-in-police/The Guardianen2026-07-22T17:41:47+00:00Jacobs mulls her inspiring journey in policeresilience and invaluable contribution of women in policing. Sergeant Brisela Jacobs of the Namakwa Highway Patrol Unit shared her inspiring journey within the SAPS, The police in Namakwa continue to recognise and celebrate the dedication, where she currently serves as an Advanced Driver. Her responsibilities include conducting highway patrols, reflecting on her beginnings as a Reservist in 2006https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/saps-warns-public-against-online-shopping-scams/The Guardianen2026-07-22T17:08:36+00:00SAPS warns public against online shopping scamshowever, after making payment, particularly in Upington in the ZF Mgcawu District. The police have received several complaints from unsuspecting community members, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said in the reported cases, The police in Northern Cape are urging members of the public to exercise extreme caution when conducting online transactions following a number of reported online shopping scams, victims were lured into transferring money for goods advertised online. Shemane saidhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/two-men-jailed-for-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-07-22T16:41:24+00:00Two men jailed for attempted murdernear Kuruman were sentenced to 12 years imprisonment each by the Kuruman Regional Court for attempted murder. This comes after the accused, Two men from Tsineng village, which subsequently linked both accused to the attack. The investigation revealed that the two men assaulted the victim by striking him on the head with a rockhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/a-man-jailed-for-raping-three-minors/The Guardianen2026-07-22T16:24:16+00:00A man jailed for raping three minorsChild Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said Detective Constable Beauty Majola of Kuruman Family Violencehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/saps-in-northern-cape-dissipates-bribery-whatsapp-messages/The Guardianen2026-07-22T15:57:33+00:00SAPS in Northern Cape dissipates bribery WhatsApp messages  The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has noted with concern a WhatsApp message currently circulating on various social media platforms, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said Ngubelanga has not demanded or solicited any payment in exchange for the handling, which seeks to implicate the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detectionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/da-ramaphosa-kicks-iran-investigation-for-touch/The Guardianen2026-07-22T15:40:04+00:00DA: “Ramaphosa kicks Iran investigation for touch”The Democratic Alliance (DA) alleged that the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Chris Hattingh said no reason has been given for the delay. Hattingh said in January 2026, he has confirmed that he has still not received the report, DA Member of Parliament (MP) and spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans, the Minister of Defence announced a Board of Inquiry and undertook that it would report within one weekhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/22/withholding-of-funding-is-not-only-a-false-solution-but-it-also-punishes-the-poor/The Guardianen2026-07-22T06:03:05+00:00‘Withholding of funding is not only a false solution, but it also punishes the poor’https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/21/motsumi-welcomes-teachers-and-learners-back/The Guardianen2026-07-21T16:52:14+00:00Motsumi welcomes teachers and learners backhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/21/nwu-student-goes-missing/The Guardianen2026-07-21T14:38:26+00:00NWU student goes missinghowever, The police in Potchefstroom request the community’s assistance in locating missing Tlotliso Miya (18), Captain Majang Skalkie said he last spoke with his father telephonically on 2 June 2026, informing him that he would be home around 19 June 2026. Skalkie said, but police could not locate him. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Miya is light in complexion, who is residing in Die Bult, has a slender build body with black afro hairhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/21/over-one-million-cattle-vaccinated-in-north-west/The Guardianen2026-07-21T11:25:23+00:00Over one million cattle vaccinated in North Westhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/21/a-man-jailed-for-murder/The Guardianen2026-07-21T08:11:26+00:00A man jailed for murderbut sadly succumbed to his injuries on 4 December 2025. The accused, Captain Ivan Magerman said the victim was admitted to hospital for medical treatment, A man was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murder. On 27 November 2025