https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/24/a-stern-warning-against-those-who-embark-on-criminal-activities-during-protests/The Guardianen2026-06-24T10:10:46+00:00A stern warning against those who embark on criminal activities during proteststheft, The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has issued a stern warning to individuals who exploit incidents to engage in criminal activities such as looting, near Potchefstroom on 22 June 2026, malicious damage to property and public violence. Naidoo said the warning follows an incident that occurred in Promosa and other extensions in Ikageng Townshiphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/24/former-policeman-and-co-accused-found-guilty-of-premeditated-murders/The Guardianen2026-06-24T09:35:37+00:00Former policeman and co-accused found guilty of premeditated murdersfraud, A man, previously employed at the White River Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU), Rassie Hlabirwa Nkune (37) from Mpumalanga and former police official Jacob Mothibe Chego (41), two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, four counts of kidnapping, Nkune, Mogashoa received a call from Chego informing him that his vehicle, Lucky and Sabeliwe Zwane Mogashoa, which had been reported stolen in 2018, posing as a police officer, and defeating the ends of justice by the Gauteng High Court sitting in Pretoria. In addition, were convicted on two counts of premeditated murder of a couple, Lumka Mahanjana said on 16 March 2022, had allegedly been recovered and was being held at the White River police vehicle impound. Mahanjana said the following dayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/24/redistribution-of-outdated-content-with-false-narratives-is-irresponsible/The Guardianen2026-06-24T08:47:33+00:00‘Redistribution of outdated content with false narratives is irresponsible’The police in the Northern Cape has noted with concern the circulation of a video on various social media platforms which is being shared with misleading messages and commentary aimed at creating fear, uncertainty and mobilising support for the planned 30 June shutdown actions. The Northern Cape Police Commissionerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/95073/The Guardianen2026-06-23T12:24:43+00:00A man jailed for theft out of motor vehiclehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/mokgosi-to-table-2026-2027-budget-vote/The Guardianen2026-06-23T12:02:56+00:00Mokgosi to table 2026/2027 budget voteThe North West Premier, women and persons with disabilities through programmes that are aimed at enhancing skills development, enhancing good governance and building a capable, as well as measures aimed at strengthening coordination of service deliveryhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/decreasing-in-elections-participation-due-to-institutional-and-attitudinal-factors/The Guardianen2026-06-23T11:28:47+00:00‘Decreasing in elections participation due to institutional and attitudinal factors’Dr Naledi Modise, suggests that the decline is not only a matter of voter attitudes, - South Africa’s voter turnout has been falling for more than two decades even as the country’s electoral system was designed to broaden political participation. The new research by the North Westhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/a-man-jailed-for-rape-sexual-grooming/The Guardianen2026-06-23T08:30:11+00:00A man jailed for rape, sexual groomingA man (38) was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Kathu Regional Court for rape, sexual grooming of a minor and creation or manufacture of child pornography material. The accused was convicted after being linked to the rape and sexual grooming of a victim (10) in Kathu, when the accused lent his cell phone to a witness. Litabe said while using the device, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said the offences came to light on 16 February 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/dilapidating-mothelesi-primary-school-to-get-facelift/The Guardianen2026-06-23T07:54:02+00:00Dilapidating Mothelesi Primary School to get facelift  There is growing concern regarding infrastructure deficiencies at Mothelesi Primary School in Shaleng village, Sinah Gaoagwe raised concerns and highlighted the urgent need for attention to school infrastructure. According to Gaoagwehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/trt-operator-constable-tshepang-bafana-stands-out-from-the-rest/The Guardianen2026-06-23T04:12:41+00:00TRT operator, Constable Tshepang Bafana ‘stand out from the rest’the South African Police Service (SAPS) is celebrating the energy, who are playing an active role in advancing the SAPS’ vision of professional, who have committed themselves to serving and protecting the people of South Africa. Their passion, dedication and leadership of its young officers through the national campaign: “SAPS Youth - Leading the Reset Agenda”. SAPS said this year’s campaign recognises young men and women in blue, SAPS is highlighting inspiring stories of young officershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/northern-cape-mec-handover-25-rdp-houses-to-beneficiaries/The Guardianen2026-06-23T03:46:21+00:00Northern Cape MEC handover 25 RDP houses to beneficiariesthe North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Bentley Vass together with the Hantam Local Municipality mayor, but a restoration of human dignity. By handing over these 25 houses in Calvinia and providing legal security of tenure through title deeds in Loeriesfontein, Koos Alexanderhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/north-west-administers-its-first-ever-lenacapavir-hiv-prevention/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:42:58+00:00North West administers its first-ever Lenacapavir HIV PreventionLazarus Mokgosi, marking a significant milestone in the province’s efforts to strengthen HIV prevention and reduce new infections. North West Premier, accompanied by the North West MEC for Health, 23 June 2026 – The North West Province has successfully administered its first Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection, Sello Lehari officially launched the rollout in Britshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/committee-calls-on-iec-to-probe-its-official-who-was-seen-with-multiple-ids/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:24:11+00:00Committee calls on IEC to probe its official who was seen with multiple IDsMosa Chabane, 23 June 2026 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/sama32-nominees-to-be-announced/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:13:06+00:00SAMA32 nominees to be announced stakeholders, media, creative excellence, 3 June 2026 - The South African Music Awards (SAMA32) is proud to announce that the nominees for this year’s awards will be revealed on 25 June 2026 through a hybrid announcement ceremony that will , SAMA32 marks a significant return to the North West province, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, and music lovers from across the country. Dubbed the “Homecoming Edition”https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/celebrating-women-shaping-africas-music-and-entertainment-industry/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:07:16+00:00Celebrating Women Shaping Africa’s Music and Entertainment Industry3 June 2026- Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA) is proud to officially announce the nominees for the 2026 edition of the prestigious awards ceremony with Zee Nxumalo leading the pack with six nominationshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/three-mecs-to-table-budget-votes/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:04:53+00:00Three MECs to table budget votesEnvironment, Conservation and Tourism, 3 June 2026 - The Members of the Executive Council (MECs) for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development and Community Safety and Transport Management will table their departmental Budget Votes on 24 June 2026