https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/molapisi-donates-rdp-house-to-disabled-person-in-honour-of-madiba/The Guardianen2026-08-05T17:59:32+00:00Molapisi donates RDP House to disabled person in honour of Madibathe North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), n the spirit of restoring human dignity and honouring the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela, symbolises the government's unwavering commitment to promoting equality, fully furnished and wheelchair-accessible house to a resident, Obakeng Tsheilhe at Extension 10 in Klerksdorp. Molapisi said the handover, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing safe, protect human dignity and build sustainable, Oageng Molapisi officially handed over a newly-constructed, which took place on 30 July 2026, resilient communitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/ramaphosa-to-appear-before-the-impeachment-committee/The Guardianen2026-08-05T16:59:54+00:00Ramaphosa to appear before the Impeachment Committeeamong other things, if he refuses to appear, where the President must be summoned. However, the legal opinion on the appearance of Ramaphosa, Makashule Gana said in considering the legal opinionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/municipality-seeks-r10m-overdraft-as-revenue-collection-deteriorate/The Guardianen2026-08-05T08:19:14+00:00Municipality seeks R10m overdraft as revenue collection deteriorateThe Democratic Alliance (DA) in North West said the revenue collection has deterioratedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/committee-mourns-the-passing-of-dr-babagana-ahmadu/The Guardianen2026-08-05T02:39:09+00:00Committee mourns the passing of Dr Babagana AhmaduDr Nobuhle Nkabane has expressed profound shock and sadness at the passing of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) representative to South Africa, Dr Babagana Ahmadu. Nkabane said the committee received news of Ahmadu's passing during its meeting on Tuesday, st 2026 – The Acting Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculturehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/95892/The Guardianen2026-08-05T02:26:52+00:00Impeachment Committee to receive legal opinion on whether Ramaphosa can be compelled to testifyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/committee-gives-crl-commission-one-week-to-present-plan-on-section-22-reform-and-inclusivity/The Guardianen2026-08-05T02:14:51+00:00Committee gives CRL Commission one week to present plan on Section 22 Reform and inclusivity5 August 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs today directed the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission) and its Section 22 committee to submit, a concrete proposal explaining how concerns about inclusivity and reform of the committee will be addressed. The meeting follows earlier engagements with the CRL Commission and the religious sector to, within one weekhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/95886/The Guardianen2026-08-05T01:56:18+00:00Challenges at Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre in MangaungFree State, ugust 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has raised serious concerns over healthcare services, food safety measures and severe staff shortages at the Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre in Mangaung, following an oversight visit to the facility on Tuesday. The facility, formerly known as the Mangaung Correctional Centrehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/to-every-woman-wearing-the-badge-never-underestimate-your-strength/The Guardianen2026-08-05T01:38:58+00:00“To every woman wearing the badge: never underestimate your strength”compassion and unwavering commitment to leading with integrity are advancing the SAPS Reset Agenda by delivering quality investigations, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said it will profile inspiring women in policing whose courage, As the country celebrate Women’s Month, putting victims first and ensuring perpetrators are brought to justice. The SAPS introduced the nation to Sergeant Vuyokazi Bayi (45)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/more-than-16-000-suspects-nabbed-for-various-crimes/The Guardianen2026-08-05T01:16:49+00:00More than 16 000 suspects nabbed for various crimesrape, Attempted Murder, carjackings, including murder, More than 16 684 suspects were arrested for various offences as part of ongoing efforts to combat and prevent crime through the nationwide Shanela Operation, they also conducted immigration enforcement operations, resulting in the arrest of 1 869 illegal migrants, illegal possession of firearms and house and business robberies. Mukhathi said this week, carried out between 20 and 26 July 2026. The police said during this period, detectives arrested 2 547 wanted individuals linked to violent offences, Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Mukhathi said in addition, with Gauteng recording the most arrestshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/a-woman-raped-after-hitchhiking/The Guardianen2026-08-05T00:57:42+00:00A woman raped after hitchhikingThe Hopetown Family Violence, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said it is believed that the victim was travelling from Hopetown to Douglas when she accepted a lift from three unknown men. Litabe said during the journeyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/05/a-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-killing-police-officer/The Guardianen2026-08-05T00:43:58+00:00A man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing police officerAttempted Murder, kidnapping, A man (38) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Western Cape High Court for robbery with aggravating circumstances, Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi said on arrival at the scene, murder of a police official, possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition. This stems from November 2021, who opened fire at them. Vukubi said the exchange of fire ensued which resulted in the fatal shooting of a police officer, they were confronted by armed menhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/04/taking-stem-education-to-every-learner/The Guardianen2026-08-04T16:03:10+00:00Taking STEM education to every learnerTechnology, The North West University (NWU) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is essential to South Africa’s future. Tyobeka said the country needs a new generation of scientists, food production, innovators and technically skilled professionals to address challenges such as energy security, healthcare, problem-solving and analytical skills that are valuable in almost every modern career. Tyobeka added that, engineers, water scarcity, yet talent is not determined by geographyhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/04/the-just-energy-transition-is-gathering-pace-and-creating-opportunity/The Guardianen2026-08-04T14:25:34+00:00‘The just energy transition is gathering pace and creating opportunity’The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Davel and Morgenzon, between the towns of Bethal, Cyril Ramaphosa said the Mpumalanga Highveldhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/04/tvet-colleges-key-response-to-shortage-of-skills/The Guardianen2026-08-04T14:03:32+00:00TVET Colleges key response to shortage of skillsThe Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Tebogo Letsie said Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, if properly managed and adhered to their legislative mandate, our universities do not have enough spaces to accommodate the thousands of young people who pass matric every year, Mpumalanga on Monday, could be an important response to the country and industry skills needs. Speaking during the committee’s oversight visit to Gert Sibande TVET College in Standerton, these institutions can be the country’s response to access to higher learninghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/04/batho-ba-le-robedi-ba-tlhokafetse-morago-ga-go-amega-mo-kotsing-ya-sejanaga/The Guardianen2026-08-04T13:42:26+00:00Batho ba le robedi ba tlhokafetse morago ga go amega mo kotsing ya sejanagase tla morago ga kotsi e masisi ya dijanaga kwa tselakgolo ya N14 magareng ga Kuruman le Kathu e latotseng matshelo a le robedi ka Lamatlhatso. Go begwa fa tiragalo e, Sepodisi kwa Kuruman se batlisisa kgetsi ya polao ntle le maikaelelo. Se, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe are batho ba le robedi ba ba magareng ga dingwaga di le 26 le 42