https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/mosetsanyana-o-thudilwe-ke-sejanaga-kwa-moroweng/The Guardianen2026-05-13T07:10:21+00:00Mosetsanyana o thudilwe ke sejanaga kwa Morowenggaufi le Ganyesa ka Lamatlhatso. Go begwa fa mokgweetsi wa sejanaga yo o neng a le mo tseleng go leba kwa legae la gagwe, Mosetsanyana wa dingwaga di le 14 o thudilwe le go bolawa ke sejanaga kwa tseleng ya R379 kwa motseng wa Morokwenghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/south-africa-continues-to-face-high-levels-of-crime/The Guardianen2026-05-13T07:00:08+00:00‘South Africa continues to face high levels of crime’Dr Mmusi Maimane said the SAPS were led by the acting Police Minister of Policehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/a-concern-over-neglect-of-autistic-learners-at-johannesburg-school-of-autism/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:44:54+00:00A concern over neglect of autistic learners at Johannesburg School of Autismfrustration, The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said autistic learners at the Johannesburg School for Autism in the Johannesburg CBD, a setup that is far from suitable for learners who are high on the autism spectrum and unable express fear, are being forced to learn in overcrowded conditions, where inadequate carehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/a-man-jailed-for-theft-of-a-motorcycle/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:35:43+00:00A man jailed for theft of a motorcycle  Bronwyn Mias (20) was found guilty of theft of motor vehicle which he committed during January 2024, the complainant who resides on a farm in the Hopetown area, Hopetown accused, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said on 24 December 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/180-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:25:42+00:00180 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela IIfoot and vehicle patrols, The multi-disciplinary, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said these targeted disruptive actions and activities included stop and searches, focusing on reducing contact crimes, compliance inspections and community outreach programmes involving community policing structures. Shemane said during the roadblocks, property related crimes and drug related crimes through the execution of high-density patrols in urban and rural communitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/extreme-weather-conditions-hit-northern-cape-2/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:14:25+00:00Extreme weather conditions hit Northern Capeice and snow have been observed in the John Taolo Gaetsewe, Pixley Ka Semehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/a-man-jailed-for-contravention-of-protection-order/The Guardianen2026-05-13T06:02:01+00:00A man jailed for contravention of protection orderwhen the accused, A man (53) sentenced to two years by then Carnarvon Regional Court for contravening a protection order and crimen injuria. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on 7 February 2026, Ben Dakens allegedly arrived at the complainant’s residence in Carnarvon and threatened to assault and stab her, who was in possession of a valid protection order against her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said it is reported that Dakens accused his wife of taking his cell phone. Litabe said the victimhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/residents-urged-to-stand-against-extortion/The Guardianen2026-05-13T05:53:18+00:00Residents urged to stand against extortionproperty or services from another person through threats, false accusations, property damage, protection rackets, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said against this backdrop, or the exposure of sensitive information. Common forms of extortion include blackmail, it is of utmost importance that the public understands the elements of extortion. Ehlers said extortion is a criminal offence in which an individual unlawfully obtains moneyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/a-man-sentenced-to-two-life-terms-in-prison-for-rape/The Guardianen2026-05-13T05:43:49+00:00A man sentenced to two life terms in prison for rapeExceptional investigative work by Detective Constable Boipolelo Polelo of the Prieska Family Violence, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe, 11 April 2024, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit led to the successful prosecution and sentencing of the accused, the victim visited the accused at a farm in Prieska on the evening of Thursday, to ask for tobacco. Litabe said upon arrivalhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/13/suspects-nabbed-for-possession-of-drugs/The Guardianen2026-05-13T05:34:27+00:00Suspects nabbed for possession of drugs  The Kimberley Public Order Police Unit (POP), disrupted the distribution of drugs in the Diamond Park informal settlement in Greenpoint, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said during the search and seizure operation, together with members attached to Crime Intelligence, three premises were raided. Shemane said at the first premises, police confiscated mandrax tabletshttps://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 Seme