https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/motsumi-handed-over-a-new-school-worth-r58m/The Guardianen2026-05-12T15:37:09+00:00Motsumi handed over a new school worth R58mlibrary, science labs, state of the art facility featuring 16 classrooms, outside Mahikeng on 12 May 2026. The department said this R58 million project replaced the old school infrastructure with a modern, The North West Department of Education handed over the newly-built Batho Batho Primary School to the community of Mareetsanehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/a-woman-child-died-in-car-accident-involving-minister-of-health-dr-aaron-motsoaledis-driver/The Guardianen2026-05-12T15:19:54+00:00A woman, child died in car accident involving Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s driverDr Aaron Motsoaledi, The police have confirmed an accident involving the official vehicle of the Minister of Health, occurred on the N1 near Bela-Belahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/lekgarebe-le-ikgwageditse-kwa-vryburg/The Guardianen2026-05-12T11:20:10+00:00Lekgarebe le ikgwageditse kwa Vryburggaufi le Ganyesa, Boipelo Cawe wa kwa motseng wa Morokweng, Sepodisi sa kwa motsesetoropong wa Huhudi kwa Vryburg se batlisisa kgetsi ya morago ga loso. Se, se tla morago ga gore lekgarebe la dingwaga di le 20https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/a-ground-breaking-initiative-to-transform-nursing-leadership-in-south-africa/The Guardianen2026-05-12T09:01:17+00:00A ground-breaking initiative to transform nursing leadership in South AfricaA powerful new chapter in South African nursing leadership began on 5 and 6 May 2026, together with South Africa’s chief nursing and midwifery officer, the NWU National Research Foundation (NRF) Albertina Sisulu Research Chair in Nursing Science (SARChI)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/ramaphosa-review-must-not-delay-accountability/The Guardianen2026-05-12T07:59:22+00:00‘Ramaphosa review must not delay accountability’Most political parties have expressed mixed reactions over the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, so that the legal position is clarified quickly and this matter is not delayed unnecessarily. Parliament must also now take urgent legal advice on the implications of the President’s incoming review, including whether it affects the establishment and work of the impeachment committee, Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take Section 89 Panel report over Phala Phala saga on review. Ramaphosa, who addressed the nation last nighthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/dantjie-visits-treatment-centre-in-jb-marks/The Guardianen2026-05-12T07:06:14+00:00Dantjie visits Treatment Centre in JB MarksThe North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie along with the Departmental Head, the facility has provided much needed rehabilitation services to users across the province. She further said for a weekhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/khunotswane-flooding-crisis-continues-despite-earlier-warnings/The Guardianen2026-05-12T06:17:04+00:00Khunotswane flooding crisis continues despite earlier warningsthe DA conducted oversight inspections in the affected area and raised concerns regarding inadequate stormwater infrastructure, Cornél Dreyer said these concerns were further escalated to the North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance, and provincial escalation by the DA. In May 2025, despite earlier warnings, The Democratic Alliance in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality expresses serious concern over the continued flooding crisis in Khunotswane village, blocked drainage flow and the impact of flooding on residents, oversight visits, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. Dreyer said at the timehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/12/defiant-ramphosa-will-not-resign/The Guardianen2026-05-12T06:00:26+00:00‘Defiant Ramphosa will not resign’aspirations and expectations of the people of this land. I pledged that I would serve you, The defiant Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said in that judgmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/da-calls-on-speaker-of-north-west-provincial-legislature-dr-desbo-mohono-to-table-ad-hoc-report-on-alleged-perjury/The Guardianen2026-05-11T14:27:55+00:00DA calls on Speaker of North West Provincial Legislature, Dr Desbo Mohono to table Ad Hoc report on alleged perjury   Lazarus Mokgosi, which is broadly, The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it noted the statement by the Speaker of North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), said it is true that the Ad Hoc Committee is yet to finalise its report as per the terms of reference of its establishmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/two-monkeys-rescued-during-auction/The Guardianen2026-05-11T13:27:46+00:00Two monkeys rescued during auction  The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo said he has noted with appreciation the successful rescue of two monkeys that were allegedly being illegally traded at an auction in Vryburg on Friday morning. Naidoo sahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/north-west-department-of-education-congratulates-dr-elias-malindi-on-his-achievements/The Guardianen2026-05-11T12:21:46+00:00North West Department of Education congratulates Dr Elias Malindi on his achievementsThe North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi has congratulated the newly-appointed Director of Communication, reflecting a long-standing commitment to excellence and professional growth. Motsumi added that before entering academiahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/lenkopane-crack-down-illegal-dumping/The Guardianen2026-05-11T11:41:40+00:00Lenkopane crack down illegal dumpingEnvironment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), The North West MEC for Department of Economic Development, non-compliant landfill sites, between two and three municipalities within the district have already been covered, but also on the responsibilities of citizens, Bitsa Lenkopane has intensified its environmental compliance and enforcement programme aimed at addressing illegal dumping, with multiple illegal dumping hotspots, non-compliant waste sites, and areas of environmental concern identified for further intervention and enforcement action. Lenkopane added that the programme focuses not only on municipal compliancehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/extreme-weather-conditions-hit-northern-cape/The Guardianen2026-05-11T10:29:38+00:00Extreme weather conditions hit Northern CapeMultiple Districts in the Northern Cape have been affected by extreme weather conditions hence the police are appealing to residents to implement safety measures during this period and also to be vigi, ice and snow have been observed in the John Taolo Gaetsewe, Pixley Ka Semehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/everyone-in-sa-must-respect-and-uphold-the-laws/The Guardianen2026-05-11T09:18:15+00:00‘Everyone in SA must respect and uphold the laws’ particularly those of the poor, The embattled Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, including stopping people to check identification and conducting searches of private property. Ramaphosa added that such lawlessness will not be toleratedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/primary-school-general-worker-jailed-for-raping-a-learner/The Guardianen2026-05-11T09:02:50+00:00Primary School general worker jailed for raping a learnernear Pretoria, Muthi Lazarus Ratlhogo (62), A primary school general worker in Mamelodi Westhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/three-suspects-arrested-for-unlawful-possession-of-firearms-and-ammunition/The Guardianen2026-05-11T08:29:56+00:00Three suspects arrested for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunitionThe Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation in collaboration with the North West Provincial Illicit Mining Task Team, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Crime Intelligence, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Tactical Response Team, Klerksdorp Local Criminal Record Centre and SSG Security arrested three suspects aged between 35 and 42, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. It is alleged that the suspects were arrested on 8 May 2026, Potchefstroom Explosives Unithttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/former-sars-employee-in-court-for-fraud-and-defeating-the-ends-of-justice/The Guardianen2026-05-11T08:03:47+00:00Former SARS employee in court for fraud and defeating the ends of justicethe accused, William Kgomotso Mampye (54) appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court sitting in Motswedi on Friday, facing charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Mampye was arrested on 7 May 2026, Warrant Officer Nkosinathi Ndlovu said it is alleged that in September 2020https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/corruption-case-against-gigaba-and-former-transnet-executives-postponed/The Guardianen2026-05-11T07:52:42+00:00Corruption case against Gigaba and former Transnet executives postponedBrian Molefe, Anoj Singh, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Transnet, The corruption case against Dr Malusi Gigaba together with former Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), Siyabonga Gama and Thamsanqa Jiyane who was the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), appeared before the Gauteng Division of the High Court sitting in Johannesburg, that includes applications for further particulars, for pretrial issueshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/a-man-arrested-for-robbery-with-aggravating-circumstances/The Guardianen2026-05-11T07:40:59+00:00A man arrested for robbery with aggravating circumstances  the accused, facing charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances. It is alleged that on 5 May 2026, Japhta Thabiso Khoele (47) appeared in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 8 May 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/balatofadiwa-ba-polao-ba-boela-kwa-kgotlhatshekelo/The Guardianen2026-05-11T07:31:25+00:00Balatofadiwa ba polao ba boela kwa kgotlhatshekelogaufi le Taung, Victor Maphasane (63), Tekoetsile Katong (63), Tshwaro Katong (53), Losilatau Charles Sakiele (58) ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi (62), Mosimanegape Gabonewe (55), mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go bolaya monna wa kwa motseng wa Mothanthanyaneng, ba ile ba tshwarwa kwa motseng wa Manthe, Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le balatofadiwa ba le supa eleng Flora Mogwera (66), e solofetswe go boela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno. Balatofadiwa bahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/two-suspects-nabbed-for-illegal-mining-and-bribery/The Guardianen2026-05-11T07:13:31+00:00Two suspects nabbed for illegal mining and briberyThe South African Police Service in Bojanala Sub-District 2 has dealt a significant blow to illegal mining activities following the arrest of two suspects aged 33 and 26 respectively, Col Anne Magakoe said during the operation, the police recovered mining equipment believed to have been used in illegal mining activities. Magakoe said the recovered equipment includes a yellow CAT excavatorhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/11/20-undocumented-individuals-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-05-11T06:47:50+00:0020 undocumented individuals nabbed during Operation Shanela IIK9 Unit, Tactical Response Team (TRT), two suspects were arrested for dealing in dagga, More than 20 undocumented persons were arrested for contravention of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 in Mahikeng during the high-density operation brought together by the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, one suspect for dealing in drugs identified as crystal methamphetamine, Constable Thuto Bobelo said the police conducted focused stop-and-search operations and swept through identified priority zones targeting illegal firearms, drugs and other criminal activities. Bobelo said during the operation