https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/inquest-into-deaths-of-pebco-three-to-begin-in-gqeberha/The Guardianen2026-10-13T18:36:55+00:00Inquest into deaths of PEBCO Three to begin in GqeberhaQaqawuli Godolozi and Twasile Champion Galela, 13 October 2026 – A joint inquest into the deaths of anti-apartheid activists Sipho Samuel Hashe, has began at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Gqeberha on 12 October 2026. The inquest aims to establish the facts surrounding the abduction and deaths of the three leaders of the Port E, collectively known as the PEBCO Threehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/idac-confirms-resignation-of-deputy-director-of-public-prosecutions-adv-santhos-manilall/The Guardianen2026-10-13T18:32:16+00:00IDAC confirms resignation of Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Santhos ManilallOctober 2026 – The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has confirmed the resignation of Advocate Santhos Manilallhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/97556/The Guardianen2026-10-13T18:20:53+00:00Mosenogi o eleletsa baithuti ba marematlou masego le matlhogonolohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/gupta-linked-companies-convicted-of-fraud-and-money-laundering/The Guardianen2026-10-13T16:29:40+00:00Gupta-linked companies convicted of fraud and money launderingTwo company directors and three mining companies linked to the Gupta family have been convicted of fraud and money laundering involving R107.5 million in funds intended for the rehabilitation of two chttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/misa-wishes-class-of-2026-success-as-matric-examinations-begin/The Guardianen2026-10-13T16:00:51+00:00MISA wishes Class of 2026 success as matric examinations beginhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/a-man-sentenced-to-25-years-for-murder-and-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-10-13T15:47:06+00:00A man sentenced to 25 years for murder and attempted murderSivuyile Mntuyedwa (23), 13 October 2026 – An accusedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/monna-o-atlholetswe-di-ngwaga-di-le-10-morago-ga-go-betelela-leloko-la-kereke-jaaka-ene/The Guardianen2026-10-13T15:30:16+00:00Monna o atlholetswe di ngwaga di le 10 morago ga go betelela leloko la kereke jaaka eneMonna wa dingwaga di le 28 wa kwa motseng wa Sekhing mono Taung, o atlholetswe dingwaga di le 10 kwa kgolegelong. Sehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/losi-calls-for-action-against-unemployment/The Guardianen2026-10-13T13:35:19+00:00Losi calls for action against unemploymentpoverty, inequality and exploitation. Addressing the opening of the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ (COSATU) 15th National Congress on 12 October 2026, 13 October 2026 - COSATU President Zingiswa Losi has called on the federation’s leadership and affiliates to put aside factional differences, unite behind the interests of workers and intensify the fight against unemploymenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/ppe-tender-trio-found-guilty-of-corruption-and-money-laundering/The Guardianen2026-10-13T13:06:17+00:00PPE tender trio found guilty of corruption and money launderingThe Hawks have secured convictions against a businessman, his company and an Emthanjeni Municipality employee in a case involving the alleged corrupt awarding of personal protective equipment (PPE) tehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/govt-invests-billions-to-restore-reliability-of-sas-iron-ore-line/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:56:33+00:00Govt invests billions to restore reliability of SA’s Iron Ore LineThe Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy said the government is investing billions of rands to restore the reliability and capacity of the Iron Ore Line, a critical freight rail corridor linking the https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/cogta-proves-that-a-clean-audit-is-achievable/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:44:37+00:00COGTA proves that a clean audit is achievableThe North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has secured its first ever clean audit award for the 2025/2026 financial year during the AGSA Award Ceremony in Rusthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/a-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-killing-his-girlfriend-6/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:29:03+00:00A man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his girlfriendA man (38) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mogwase Regional Court for killing his girlfriend in Makoshong village. On 25 May 2025, the accused, Benjamin Moya brutally assaulted his girlfrienhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/mahika-mahikeng-cultural-festival-promises-the-ultimate-december-vibes/The Guardianen2026-10-13T12:01:18+00:00Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Festival promises the ultimate December vibesGet your festive season plans ready as the iconic Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Festival is back to reclaim its spot as North West’s ultimate December celebration. The North West Department of Arts, Culthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/five-accused-arrested-after-r100-million-drug-lab-uncovered-in-krugersdorp-remanded-in-custody/The Guardianen2026-10-13T06:38:42+00:00Five accused arrested after R100 million drug lab uncovered in Krugersdorp remanded in custodyGauteng. The accused appeared in court on 12 October 2026, near Krugersdorp, 3 October 2026 - Five suspects have appeared before the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court following their arrest in connection with a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory valued at an estimated R1https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/three-anc-members-expelled-ward-councillor-ordered-to-step-aside/The Guardianen2026-10-13T06:18:04+00:00Three ANC members expelled, Ward councillor ordered to step asideThe African National Congress (ANC) in Ekurhuleni has expelled three members and directed ward 79 councillor, Njabulo Mbonani to voluntarily step aside with immediate effect as the party moves to enfohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/north-west-mec-mokua-dismisses-zimoja-video-linking-her-to-matlosana-service-delivery-challenges/The Guardianen2026-10-13T05:55:49+00:00North West MEC Mokua dismisses Zimoja video linking her to Matlosana service delivery challengesNorth West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua has dismissed a video clip circulating on social media by Moja Love’s Zimoja Daily, which she said is misleadingly linking her to service dhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/sasol-banyana-banyana-aims-to-finish-off-madagascar/The Guardianen2026-10-13T05:33:42+00:00Sasol Banyana Banyana aims to finish off Madagascarhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/13/monna-o-tshwerwe-morago-ga-polao/The Guardianen2026-10-13T05:13:43+00:00Monna o tshwerwe morago ga polaoMonna wa dingwaga di le 25 o tlhageletse kwa Kgotlatshekelo ya Schweizer Reneke mabapi le polao ya ga Atlholang Theteletsa wa dingwaga di le 22, yo o neng a fitlhelwa a bolailwe ka go tlhabiwa ka thiphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/saws-warns-of-extreme-heat/The Guardianen2026-10-12T14:10:29+00:00SAWS warns of extreme heathttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/morutabana-o-gapilwe-ka-dikgoka/The Guardianen2026-10-12T13:24:00+00:00Morutabana o gapilwe ka dikgokaGert Adams(55), 12 Diphalane 2026 – Mapodisi a Welkom a batlisisa kgetsi ya go thopa sejanaga ka dikgoka le go thopo motho ka dikgoka morago ga gore morutabanahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/top-cop-lieutenant-general-shadrack-sibiya-resigns/The Guardianen2026-10-12T11:58:58+00:00Top cop, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya resigns12 October 2026 – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya is no longer an employee of the organisationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/saps-e-simolola-semmuso-ditiragalo-tsa-bosetshaba-tsa-go-netefatsa-pabalesego-ka-paka-ya-meletlo/The Guardianen2026-10-12T11:49:35+00:00SAPS e simolola semmuso ditiragalo tsa bosetšhaba tsa go netefatsa pabalesego ka paka ya meletlokwa Mpumalanga, ka maikaelelo a go oketsa go bonala ga mapodisi, 12 Diphalane 2026 - Tirelo ya Sepodisi ya Aforika Borwa (SAPS) e simolola gompieno ditiragalo tsa bosetšhaba tsa pabalesego ka paka ya meletlo mo kgaolong ya Ehlanzeni, go thibela le go lwantsha bosenyihttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/monna-o-atlholetswe-dingwaga-di-le-28-kwa-kgolegelo-mabapi-le-go-bolaya-lekgarebe-la-gagwe/The Guardianen2026-10-12T11:09:42+00:00Monna o atlholetswe dingwaga di le 28 kwa kgolegelo mabapi le go bolaya lekgarebe la gagweBothati jwa Bosetšhaba jwa Botšhotšhisi (NPA) bo kgonne go netefatsa gore Ofentse Kotsedi wa dingwaga di le 36https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/moeti-o-rotloetsa-go-abelwa-ga-barutwana-ba-basetsana-mesangwana-ya-kgwedi/The Guardianen2026-10-12T10:27:57+00:00Moeti o rotloetsa go abelwa ga barutwana ba basetsana mesangwana ya kgwediBaithuti ba basetsana ba Mophato wa 12 kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Bogosing kwa motseng wa Maphoitsile, ba abetswe mesangwana ya bomme ya go ya kgweding. Kabelano ehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/sahrc-condemns-violent-protests-against-resumption-of-asylum-processing/The Guardianen2026-10-12T09:20:55+00:00SAHRC condemns violent protests against resumption of asylum processing12 October 2026 - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for calm and condemned violent protests in eThekwini and Soweto following the resumption of asylum application processing, the commission expressed concern over reports that asylum seekers and refugee centre officials had been subjected to intimidation and threatshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/four-suspects-nabbed-after-fire-destroyed-tiragalo-secondary-school/The Guardianen2026-10-12T08:36:45+00:00Four suspects nabbed after fire destroyed Tiragalo Secondary Schoolwas destroyed by fire just days before the start of the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, near Leeudoringstad, 2 October 20226 - The North West Department of Education has expressed shock and disappointment after a block of classrooms at Tiragalo Secondary School in Kgakala Townshiphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/97470/The Guardianen2026-10-12T07:57:13+00:00Ramaphosa calls for transformation to grow South Africa’s agricultural sectorFinance, saying that expanding access to land, Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater transformation of South Africa’s agricultural sector, 12 October 2026 - The Republic of South Africa (RSA) presidenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/ramaphosa-urges-class-of-2026-to-uphold-integrity-as-matric-exams-begin/The Guardianen2026-10-12T07:35:42+00:00Ramaphosa urges Class of 2026 to uphold integrity as matric exams beginheld at schools across the country on Friday, discipline and integrity as learners prepare to begin their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on 13 October 2026. The pledge-signing ceremonies, 12 October 2026 - South Africa’s Class of 2026 has pledged to uphold honestyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/legotswana-la-dikgomo-la-kwa-granspan-le-solofetswe-go-tlhagelela-kwa-kgotlhatshekelo/The Guardianen2026-10-12T07:03:35+00:00“Legotswana” la dikgomo la kwa Granspan le solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelogaufi le Taung, o tshwerwe mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go utswa dikgomo le namane. Go begwa fa tiragalo e, Monna wa dingwaga di le 37 wa kwa motseng wa Granspanhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/97464/The Guardianen2026-10-12T06:39:37+00:00Nearly One Million Candidates Registered for 2026 Matric Examswith a record 962 832 candidates registered to write the October/November examinations. Gwarube said the registered candidates, while 147 781 are part-time candidates, 815 051 are full-time learners, Siviwe Gwarube has declared the Department of Basic Education ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, representing an increase of 48 508 compared with last yearhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/suspect-arrested-in-connection-with-item-belonging-to-runner-elizabeth-tsontso-moselakgomo/The Guardianen2026-10-12T06:18:16+00:00Suspect arrested in connection with item belonging to runner, Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo12 October 2026 – The police have arrested a suspect who was allegedly found in possession of an item belonging to runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo. The suspect is expected to appear before the https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/klerksdorp-carjacking-case-linked-to-theft-of-gas-bottles-in-leeudoringstad/The Guardianen2026-10-12T05:54:12+00:00Klerksdorp carjacking case linked to theft of gas bottles in Leeudoringstad12 October 2026 – The police in the North West has uncovered alleged inconsistencies in a reported carjacking case in Klerksdorp, which has since been linked to the theft of more than 90 gas bottles worth approximately R70 000 in Leeudoringstad. According to the policehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/three-people-convicted-for-murder-of-ifp-branch-secretary-in-weenen/The Guardianen2026-10-12T05:28:33+00:00Three people convicted for murder of IFP branch secretary in Weenenwho served as the IFP BEC secretary for Mbabazane Ward 20 under the iLanga Libalele Local Municipality, was shot and killed outside a tavern in Weenen on 27 January 2024. Van Wyk said following an intensive investigation by the PKTT, 12 October 2026 – The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has secured the conviction of three accused persons in connection with the murder of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Br, Colonel Amanda van Wyk said Sitholehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/30-people-arrested-in-kwazulu-natal-and-gauteng-amid-public-order-operations/The Guardianen2026-10-12T05:15:16+00:0030 people arrested in Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng amid public order operationsillegal gathering, 12 October 2026 – The police have arrested 30 people in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng since Thursday as police intensify intelligence-led operations to maintain law and order and prevent disruptions to https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/seven-firearms-and-89-rounds-of-ammunition-seized/The Guardianen2026-10-12T04:46:10+00:00Seven firearms and 89 rounds of ammunition seizedGauteng, while searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a 2024 murder case in Richards Bay, mmunition during an operation in Germiston, KwaZulu-Natal. The police said the operation was conducted on 9 October 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/govt-moves-to-stop-traffic-documents-being-used-as-identification/The Guardianen2026-10-12T04:18:10+00:00Govt Moves to Stop Traffic Documents Being Used as Identification12 October 2026 - The Department of Transport plans to amend the National Road Traffic Regulations to prevent traffic register number (TRN) certificateshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/national-safer-festive-season-operations-to-be-launched/The Guardianen2026-10-12T03:56:51+00:00National Safer Festive Season Operations to be launchedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/a-total-of-1008-suspects-nabbed-for-various-crimes/The Guardianen2026-10-12T03:38:48+00:00A total of 1008 suspects nabbed for various crimes12 October 2026 - A total of 1008 suspects have been arrested for various serious and other crimes during a week-longhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/12/batho-ba-le-batlhano-ba-tshwerwe-mabapi-le-go-rekisa-diritibatsi/The Guardianen2026-10-12T03:18:26+00:00Batho ba le batlhano ba tshwerwe mabapi le go rekisa diritibatsigaufi le Krugersdorp, fa sepodisi se sena go ribolola laboratori e e seng mo molaong ya go dira diritibatshi kwa polaseng kwa Hekpoort, Batho ba batlhano ba ba belaelwang go dira le go rekisa diritibatsi tse di seng mo molaong ba tshwanetse go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Krugersdorp morago ga go tshwarwa mo bekeng e e fetileng