https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/10/should-south-africa-keep-under-16s-off-social-media/The Guardianen2026-09-10T06:12:04+00:00Should South Africa keep under-16s off social media?but its developmental cost could also lie in the conversations, should South Africa follow suit or find a solution better suited to its own realities? Social media may expose children to cyberbullying and harmful content, As more countries restrict social media access for childrenhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/npa-ready-to-proceed-with-jub-jub-firearm-related-case/The Guardianen2026-09-09T16:25:34+00:00NPA ready to proceed with Jub Jub firearm-related caseMolemo Katleho Maarohanye, The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has finalised its investigations in the matter involving media personality, Magaboke Mohlatlole said during the court appearancehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/orlando-stadium-to-host-bafanas-opening-afcon-2027-qualifier-against-guinea/The Guardianen2026-09-09T15:41:41+00:00Orlando Stadium to host Bafana’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guineahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/kgetsi-ya-polao-ya-kwa-matlhako-2-e-buseditswe-morago-4/The Guardianen2026-09-09T11:33:21+00:00Kgetsi ya polao ya kwa Matlhako 2 e buseditswe moragoKgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le babedi ba kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe, Phemelo Maine (40) ga mmogo le Okemetse Phatlhanyane (27), ba latofadiwa ka go bolaya Boingotlo Makaota (16). Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, one a utlwa segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya ga Maine. Go begwa fa moagisani o, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2. Go ya ka moagisani, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Taung. Balatofadiwa, e buseditswe morago go fitlha 7 Diphalane 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/adverse-weather-leaves-trail-of-damage-on-both-private-and-public-property/The Guardianen2026-09-09T10:35:00+00:00Adverse weather leaves trail of damage on both private and public propertyThe North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) has commenced a comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessment to determine the extent and severity of damage caused by heavy rainfall, flooding of roads and bridges and power outages in some areas. Gaolaolwe said following the issuance of the warning, the PDMC activated the Provincial Joint Coordinating Committee (PJCC), Tebogo Gaolaolwe said the adverse weather resulted in widespread damage to both private and public property, working through the Heads of District Management Centres (DMCs), strong winds and storms across the province. The PDMC said the province experienced severe weather conditions between 4 and 6 September 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/a-man-who-was-found-with-carcass-of-a-sheep-arrested/The Guardianen2026-09-09T09:57:46+00:00A man who was found with carcass of a sheep arrestedWarrant Officer Molefi Shemane said they followed up at an open field near Riemvasmaak, A man (18) was arrested for possession of suspected stolen stock. At approximately 5:30pmhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/a-foreign-tuckshop-owner-nabbed-for-contravention-of-immigration-act-13-of-2024/The Guardianen2026-09-09T09:41:12+00:00A foreign tuckshop owner nabbed for contravention of Immigration Act 13 of 2024members of Vispol Nababeep conducted a compliance inspection at a tuckshop in Nababeep on Tuesday at approximately 11am. During the inspection, As part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illegal activities and ensure compliance with the lawhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/102-drivers-arrested-for-drunk-and-driving/The Guardianen2026-09-09T08:51:50+00:00102 drivers arrested for drunk and driving- An intensive drunken driving operation resulted in the arrest of 102 drivers who drove under the influence of alcohol in Mahikeng and surrounding areas. Drunken driving has been identified as one ofhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/municipalities-make-strong-commitment-to-uphold-ethical-leadership/The Guardianen2026-09-09T08:06:53+00:00Municipalities make strong commitment to uphold ethical leadershipthe Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), a partnership between The Ethics Institute, accountability and good governance at the heart of municipal leadership. Hlabisa added that the Code is the brainchild of the Local Government Ethical Leadership Initiative, the Department of Cooperative Governancehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/09/a-man-sentenced-to-five-years-for-sexual-assault/The Guardianen2026-09-09T07:13:08+00:00A man sentenced to five years for sexual assaultCaptain Ivan Magerman said the incident occurred approximately at 5pm. Magerman said the matter was reported to Pella SAPS and subsequently transferred to the Pofadder Family Violencehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/08/saul-takes-outreach-programme-to-siyancuma-local-municipality/The Guardianen2026-09-08T16:38:49+00:00Saul takes outreach programme to Siyancuma Local MunicipalityThe Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, As part of the government’s effort of staying connected with communitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/08/motlhaping-handed-over-10-rdp-houses-and-title-deeds/The Guardianen2026-09-08T16:28:32+00:00Motlhaping handed over 10 RDP houses and title deedsHuman Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), The Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, who was accompanied by the Executive Mayor of the Pixley Ka Seme District, aimed at expediting housing delivery