https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/25/ramaphosa-to-lead-freedom-day-national-commemoration/The Guardianen2026-04-25T17:34:59+00:00Ramaphosa to lead Freedom Day National Commemorationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/25/a-call-for-multi-disciplinary-committee-to-represent-people-of-magog/The Guardianen2026-04-25T15:37:25+00:00A call for multi-disciplinary committee to represent people of MAGOGKwaZulu-Natal with M.K. Sithole and other relevant stakeholders yesterday, The Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings held a follow-up engagement yesterday at Magog village in Umzumbe, alleged health impact on residents and alleged violations of cultural and human rights arising from grave disturbance and relocation. The committee heard from the Department of Forestry, reported structural damage to nearby homes, approached the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) regarding an alleged environmental degradation and exposure to dust, noise and blastinghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/25/gauteng-premier-panyaza-lesufi-welcomes-nkwashus-apology/The Guardianen2026-04-25T15:06:01+00:00Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi welcomes Nkwashu’s apologyA policeman, Brigadier Abraham Nkwashu has apologised to the Gauteng Premier, in response to a question by Commissioner Madlanga on whether the Premier had any legal authority to issue a directive on the transfer of the docketshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/25/home-affairs-dismisses-seven-more-officials/The Guardianen2026-04-25T12:03:21+00:00Home Affairs dismisses seven more officialshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/24/a-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-rape-11/The Guardianen2026-04-24T13:54:18+00:00A man sentenced to life imprisonment for rapethe accused, Lumka Mahanjana said during the day on 16 July 2023, where there was a traditional ceremony. Mahanjanasaid during the ceremony, the victim was responsible for serving traditional beer to the guests, Lehlohonolo Monareng (32) from Soshanguve Township, Monareng had gone to the victim’s place of residencehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/24/postbank-introduces-black-cards-for-grant-beneficiaries/The Guardianen2026-04-24T13:20:06+00:00Postbank introduces Black Cards for grant beneficiariesThamsanqa Cele said the card replacements form part of the broader Postbank card migration program that began in September 2024https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/24/damages-to-private-and-public-property-continues-as-heavy-rainfall-persist/The Guardianen2026-04-24T12:34:18+00:00Damages to private and public property continues as heavy rainfall persistPersistent thunderstorms accompanied by strong, Madikwe via Brakuil to Sesobe, include the Dwarsberg–Sesobe Road, have resulted in significant damage to both private and public property, Lerato Gambu said impacted routes, Tweelagte through Seolong and Mapaputle and the road from Matooster to Mahobieskraal. Gambu said while some of these roads require rehabilitation, Madikwe through Vrede and Seshebetswe, damaging winds and heavy downpours across several municipalities in the North West