https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/a-call-for-masemolas-suspension-amid-court-appearance/The Guardianen2026-04-21T16:39:27+00:00A call for Masemola’s suspension amid court appearanceThe Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, General Fannie Masemola, uncertainty at the very top of SAPS is unacceptable. The President must act now, Ian Cameron has called on the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president Cyril Ramaphosa to act without delay and suspend the National Police Commissioner, following his court appearance today. Mr Cameron made it clear that while this is not a pronouncement of guilthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/budget-cuts-in-the-midst-of-crisis-risk-exacerbating-the-problem/The Guardianen2026-04-21T16:27:45+00:00Budget cuts in the midst of crisis risk exacerbating the problemThe Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has expressed grave concern over imminent budget cuts to the Department of Water and Sanitation, warning that the reductions come at a time when South Africa is grappling with worsening water shortages. The committee today received briefings on the Annual Performance Plans of the Departmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/committee-to-assess-safety-and-security-in-schools/The Guardianen2026-04-21T16:00:09+00:00Committee to assess safety and security in schoolsThe Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Chairperson of the committee, Makhi Feni said above infrastructure challenges, state of ECDs, the committee will seek an update on themes such as challenges of school children without birth certificateshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/disadvantaged-learners-receive-school-uniform/The Guardianen2026-04-21T15:41:30+00:00Disadvantaged learners receive school uniform  The North West MEC for Social Development, Lichtenburg during a flagship programme called Re Thuse Re Go Thuse.  Dantjie said while 50 learners received a complete set of school uniforms, Sussana Dantjie donated school uniforms to 50 disadvantaged learners in Blydevillehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/kubayi-to-address-high-level-meeting-of-women-judicial-leaders-of-africa/The Guardianen2026-04-21T15:13:17+00:00Kubayi to address high-level meeting of women judicial leaders of AfricaThe Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, an independent body of forty-nine constitutional jurisdictions and four observer members, Mmamoloko Kubayi will on Wednesday, at 9amhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/lenkopane-swears-in-gambling-board-and-liquor-authority/The Guardianen2026-04-21T14:49:32+00:00Lenkopane swears in Gambling Board and Liquor AuthorityEnvironment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), The North West MEC for Department of Economic Development, Bitsa Lenkopane, accountability and effective regulation within the province’s gambling and liquor sectors. She further said the two Boards play a strategic role in ensuring compliance with legislation, has today officiated the formal swearing-in ceremony of the newly-appointed Board Members of the North West Gambling Board and the North West Liquor Authority at Sun City Resort, promoting responsible trading practiceshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/a-man-sentenced-to-12-years-imprisonment-for-murder-3/The Guardianen2026-04-21T14:16:35+00:00A man sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for murderA 30-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Warrenton Magistrate’s Court for murder. This comes after the accusedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/duo-appeared-in-court-for-contravention-of-customs-and-excise-act/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:53:31+00:00Duo appeared in court for contravention of customs and excise actTwo accused, on charges of contravention of the Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964. It is alleged that on 17 April 2026, Alam Kuruneri (35) and Nelson Ngwenya (32) briefly appeared in the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on 20 and 21 April 2026, respectivelyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/unidentified-body-recovered-near-ifafi-aquatic-club/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:41:15+00:00Unidentified body recovered near Ifafi Aquatic Clubhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/lesotho-national-in-court-for-possession-of-suspected-stolen-livestock/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:29:55+00:00Lesotho national in court for possession of suspected stolen livestocka Lesotho national, The two accused who were arrested for possession of suspected stolen livestock, Captain Majang Skalkie said the driver of the vehicle, briefly appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court on 20 April 2026. One of the accused (20), was formally charged with possession of suspected stolen livestock. Skalkie said Mpewa was remanded in custody until 28 April 2026, Mamapele Mahlaba Mpewa (40)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/an-axe-wielding-boyfriend-jailed-for-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:19:55+00:00An axe wielding boyfriend jailed for attempted murderthe accused, was in a relationship with Ramathiki, who was armed with an axe, in Mogwase, while the victim was at home with her siblings, Kelebogile Morake said on 19 May 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/a-suspect-nabbed-for-burglary-and-possession-of-stolen-property/The Guardianen2026-04-21T13:09:28+00:00A suspect nabbed for burglary and possession of stolen propertyA suspect (20) linked to burglary at a business premises was arrested by the police in Lichtenburg. On 16 April 2026, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said upon arrivalhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/vass-meets-with-samwu-leadership-over-ongoing-challenges-at-the-embattled-sol-plaatje-local-municipality/The Guardianen2026-04-21T09:39:52+00:00Vass meets with SAMWU leadership over ongoing challenges at the embattled Sol Plaatje Local MunicipalityHuman Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), The Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, regional and local leadership of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) led by the provincial chairperson, Bentley Vass met with the provincialhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/state-secures-forfeiture-orders-worth-more-than-r1-2m/The Guardianen2026-04-21T09:20:15+00:00State secures forfeiture orders worth more than R1.2mA collaboration between Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) and National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) resulted in a significant achievementhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/21/matlalas-case-postponed-for-consultations/The Guardianen2026-04-21T08:37:38+00:00Matlala’s case postponed for consultationsThe Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to 13 May 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/north-west-cogta-continues-to-propel-its-expenditure-for-greater-use/The Guardianen2026-04-20T13:44:16+00:00North West COGTA continues to propel its expenditure for greater useHuman Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), municipalities have collectively spent R1.3 billion, Oageng Molapisi said in the March expenditure report for the 2025/26 financial yearhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/nwu-professors-secure-prestigious-national-research-chairs/The Guardianen2026-04-20T11:26:47+00:00NWU professors secure prestigious national research chairsThe North West University (NWU) has marked a significant academic achievement after two of its leading scholars, Prof Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu and Prof Rasheed Adelekehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/road-users-urged-to-exercise-extreme-caution-due-to-wet-roads/The Guardianen2026-04-20T11:17:24+00:00Road users urged to exercise extreme caution due to wet roads  particularly truck drivers, muddy, vehicle breakdowns and significant damage to road infrastructure. Makatong said heavy-duty vehicles, and highly slippery, Fufe Makatong said these conditions increase the likelihood of accidentshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/a-man-sentenced-to-18-years-imprisonment-for-murder/The Guardianen2026-04-20T07:36:36+00:00A man sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for murderDevon Carlito Jospeh in Sizamile, A man (21) was sentenced to 18 year imprisonment by the Port Nolloth Regional Court for murder. On 14 June 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/monna-o-atlholetswe-dingwaga-di-le-15-morago-ga-petelelo/The Guardianen2026-04-20T06:36:24+00:00Monna o atlholetswe dingwaga di le 15 morago ga petelelo– Monna wa dingwaga di le 27 o atlholetswe dingwaga di le 15 kwa ntlo lefitshwana morago ga petelelo. Mmeteledihttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/copper-cables-worth-r100-000-consficated/The Guardianen2026-04-20T06:12:52+00:00Copper cables worth R100 000 consficatedDamage of and or tampering with essential infrastructure remains a priority for the police in the Northern Cape. Efforts by the police to curb and prevent these related crimes were evident when memberhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/we-must-defend-and-build-democracy-across-the-world/The Guardianen2026-04-20T05:59:30+00:00“We must defend and build democracy across the world”The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, South African society remains grounded in a culture of human rights, they reflect on their journey to deepen democracy and advance human rights for all. Ramaphosa said 30 years after they adopted their new constitution, Cyril Ramaphosa said as they prepare for Freedom Day on 27 April 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/three-suspects-arrested-for-possession-of-copper-cables/The Guardianen2026-04-20T05:40:41+00:00Three suspects arrested for possession of copper cablesThe police from Hanover responded swiftly to a complaint from local farmers requesting assistance after several men were reportedly spotted running in different directions on a farm on 17 April 2026. , with the assistance of farm workershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/n12-road-reopened-following-tanker-incident/The Guardianen2026-04-20T05:20:44+00:00N12 road reopened following tanker incidentThe Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said is pleased to inform motorists that the N12 Freeway in Bassonia has been officially reopened to traffic in both directions. Following the fahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/accused-to-appear-for-conspiracy-to-commit-crime-and-contravention-of-immigration-act/The Guardianen2026-04-20T05:00:23+00:00Accused to appear for conspiracy to commit crime and contravention of Immigration ActKhonsou Seba Capo Chichi (18) and François van der Merwe will appear in the Pretoria Regional court on 20 April 2026, following their arrest on 13 April 2026, The Hawks said Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi (45)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/04/20/567-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-04-20T04:28:06+00:00567 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela IIcompliance inspections, foot and vehicle patrols, which ran concurrently with Operation Shanela II from 13 to 19 April 2026, The police operations conducted across the five districts of the Northern Cape during the Safer Easter Operation Paseka, including Vehicle Check Points (VCPs), Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said a range of crime prevention activities, and tracing operations, were executed by multi-disciplinary teams within the security cluster. Shemane said as a result of these operations, stop-and-search operations, resulted in the arrest of 567 suspects. The arrests relate to contact crimes