https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/protocol-and-vetting-officers-nabbed-in-connection-with-murder/The Guardianen2026-06-01T09:10:38+00:00Protocol and Vetting Officers nabbed in connection with murderThe Protocol Manager attached to the Office of the Premier in Mpumalanga, Emmanuel Neverdie Mkhabela (47), briefly appeared in the same court on 28 May 2026, possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition. The charges relate to the murder of Mabidi Mashaba, a Vetting Officer also attached to the Office of the Premier in Mpumalanga, the deceased was driving from Mpumalanga to his residence in Pretoria. While travelling along Hardy Muller Circle in Villieria, Lumka Mahanjana said his co-accusedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/a-man-jailed-for-raping-a-minor-2/The Guardianen2026-06-01T08:31:45+00:00A man jailed for raping a minorthe accused, A man (36) from Tsakane Township, near Boksburg was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Tsakane Magistrate’s Court for raping a minor (14). On 5 December 2022, pinned her down and raped her. Mahanjana said after the incident, he instructed her to sit on his bed, Lumka Mahanjana said upon her arrivalhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/a-man-defrauded-r240-000-over-fake-spousal-support/The Guardianen2026-06-01T08:03:41+00:00A man defrauded R240 000 over ‘fake’ spousal supportFour accused, Anza Devon Mphephu (30), who were employees of the Department of Justice a Maintenance Officer and a Maintenance Court Investigating Officer, Tshilumela Rakhadani (46), who recruited his girlfriend, and Mamello Unice Morapedi (24) were arrested for allegedly defrauding a man (60) approximately R240 000. This comes after two accused, Alpheus Manda Kabinde (51), colluded with a friendhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/morweng-to-pay-homage-to-families-of-slain-victims/The Guardianen2026-06-01T07:20:53+00:00Morweng to pay homage to families of slain victimsThe North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, armed with high calibre rifles and wearing face coveringshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/police-looking-for-missing-girl-olebogeng-felicia-tagote/The Guardianen2026-06-01T07:04:34+00:00Police looking for missing girl, Olebogeng Felicia Tagotenear Rustenburg, she was wearing a school uniform (green trouser, 24 May 2026, white shirt and maroon pullover jersey). Morake said she is light in complexion, was last seen by her friend on Sunday afternoon, The police in Boitekong request the community’s assistance in locating a missing girl (18). It is alleged that Olebogeng Felicia Tagote of Boitekonghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/three-suspects-nabbed-for-pointing-of-a-firearm/The Guardianen2026-06-01T06:52:50+00:00Three suspects nabbed for pointing of a firearmindicated that a group of suspects had entered a site, where illegal sand mining activities were taking place and had allegedly kidnapped an African man. Morake said later the same day, Three suspects were arrested for pointing a firearm, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said the information receivedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/three-women-nabbed-for-possession-of-drugs/The Guardianen2026-06-01T06:33:09+00:00Three women nabbed for possession of drugsSergeant Kelebogile Morake said the operation was driven by information regarding alleged drug dealing activities in identified hotspot areas. Morake said in a separate incident, while they were performing their duties, malicious damage to state property, a man (36) was arrested for assaulting police officershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/01/four-people-shot-dead-at-a-local-tavern/The Guardianen2026-06-01T06:13:30+00:00Four people shot dead at a local tavern  The police in Kanana Township, near Orkney are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident that was reported on Saturday night, 30 May 2026, armed with rifles and wearing balaclavas, were responsible for the attack. Morake said during the incident, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said the preliminary investigations revealed that three unidentified suspects, at a local tavern. This comes after the police responded to the shooting incident and upon arrival at the scene