https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/31/reliable-electricity-supply-is-the-backbone-of-the-economy/The Guardianen2026-08-31T10:45:33+00:00‘Reliable electricity supply is the backbone of the economy’31 August 2026 - The Republic of South Africa (RSA) presidenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/31/a-man-sentenced-to-20-years-imprisonment-for-murder-of-his-girlfriend/The Guardianen2026-08-31T08:52:42+00:00A man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for murder of his girlfriendWarrant Officer Ofentse Mokgadi said the accused assaulted the deceased, A man (31) was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Swartruggens Regional Court for murder. This comes after the accused killed his girlfriend (20) at a farm near Swartruggens. On 12 August 2023https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/31/boyfriend-sentenced-to-eight-years-imprisonment-for-rape/The Guardianen2026-08-31T08:32:37+00:00Boyfriend sentenced to eight years imprisonment for rapethe accused, near Rustenburg. The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said the court heard evidence that the victim was with her boyfriend at the time and after consuming alcohol, she went to sleep. Morake said while she was asleep, Odirile Modise, A man (29) was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment by the Tlhabane Regional Court for rape. The incident occurred in Tlhabane Township, who was her then boyfriendhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/31/police-investigating-a-house-robbery-and-rape-case/The Guardianen2026-08-31T08:11:27+00:00Police investigating a house robbery and rape caseThe police in Potchefstroom are investigating a case of house robbery and rape following an incident that occurred at a residence in Potchefstroom in the early hours of Sunday, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said the suspect allegedly demanded money and assaulted the victim. Morake said it is further alleged that the suspect raped the victim and took her cellular phonehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/suspect-in-r635m-tembisa-hospital-corruption-arrested/The Guardianen2026-08-30T21:27:38+00:00Suspect in R635m Tembisa Hospital corruption arrestedThe Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation continues their efforts to ensure that those involved in the Tembisa hospital saga are brought to book. This is evident in the arrest of a suspect (37) at thhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/illegal-mining-kingpin-shot-dead-during-intelligence-driven-tracing-operation/The Guardianen2026-08-30T21:20:21+00:00Illegal mining kingpin shot dead during intelligence-driven tracing operationAugust 2026 — The National Intervention Unit (NIU) in Pretoria has taken down a wanted and dangerous underground illegal mining kingpin during an intelligence-driven tracing operation in Carletonvilhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/police-need-your-assistance-to-resolve-armed-robbery-case/The Guardianen2026-08-30T19:06:26+00:00Police need your assistance to resolve armed robbery caseThe Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is appealing to members of the public for information that could assist in the investigation into a house robbery in Herlear, at approximately 8am, reportedly pointed at the couple with a firearm and robbed them of two cell phones and a bag containing various bank and other cards. Shemane said during the incident, Kimberley. The police said on 9 August 2026, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the suspects who were wearing balaclavas to conceal their identitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/a-man-sentenced-to-25-years-imprisonment-for-rape-and-robbery/The Guardianen2026-08-30T18:58:07+00:00A man sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for rape and robberyA man (50) sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for robbery and rape. This comes after a traumatic incident that occurred on 29 November 2018, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the family was awakened by two armed assailantshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/police-relentless-in-its-efforts-to-combat-drug-related-crimes/The Guardianen2026-08-30T18:22:58+00:00Police relentless in its efforts to combat drug-related crimese South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District remains relentless in its efforts to combat drug-related crimes and disrupt the illicit trade in narcotics. Through sustained, intelligence-driven operations, resulted in the arrest of five suspects on separate occasions with various illicit drugs confiscated. On 26 August 2026 at approximately 4:40pm, the police continue to target individuals involved in the possessionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/police-in-northern-cape-intensify-their-crime-fighting-efforts/The Guardianen2026-08-30T17:43:57+00:00Police in Northern Cape intensify their crime-fighting effortsimproved investigations, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026. Ehlers said the statistics provide important indicators of the crime challenges facing the Northern Cape and reinforce the need for targeted, enhanced operational effectiveness, intelligence-led crime prevention, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said these intensified policing interventions follow the recent release of the Quarter 1 Crime Statistics for the 2026/2027 financial yearhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/30/three-suspects-nabbed-for-dealing-in-drugs-and-illegal-liquor/The Guardianen2026-08-30T17:18:20+00:00Three suspects nabbed for dealing in drugs and illegal liquor