https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/ba-lelapa-ba-kopiwa-go-batlisiwa-matumelo-malgas/The Guardianen2026-11-02T16:35:46+00:00Ba lelapa ba kopiwa go batlisiwa Matumelo Malgasgaufi le Taung, Ba lelapa la ga Matumelo Malgas (17) kwa motseng wa Madipelesa, Basimane Moremedi, ba re ba kopa go batlisiwa ngwana wa bone o a nyeletseng. Ba lelapa ba bega fa Malgas a tsamaile kwa lelapeng la gagwe fa kgwedi ya Diphalane e ne e tlhola matsatsi a le 27. Mongwe wa lelapa, are go utlwala fa Malgas a fetile kwa dipolasing tsa Poroki. Moremodi are go begwa fa Malgas a tlhalositse fa a ya kwa molapong kwa Barkly West.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/sambatha-applauds-the-police-amid-arrest-of-five-suspects-linked-to-farm-robbery-and-attempted-murder/The Guardianen2026-11-02T14:40:49+00:00Sambatha applauds the police amid arrest of five suspects linked to farm robbery and attempted murderThe North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ventersdorp. Sambatha said the police in Ventersdorp, led by the North West Police Commissioner, Madoda Sambatha has applauded the South African Police Service (SAPS) for the swift arrest of five suspects in connection with a violent farm robbery and attempted murder case in Syferfontein, ” he said., Lieutenant General Arthur Adams on the swift arrest of the suspects linked to the violent attack on farmers. Their dedication and professionalism underscore the commitment of law enforcement agencies https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/molapisi-issue-a-stern-warning-to-developers-against-poor-performance/The Guardianen2026-11-02T13:43:27+00:00Molapisi issue a stern warning to developers against poor performancethe North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, near Mahikeng on Thursday, poor performance and delays in the implementation of housing projects. Speaking during the handover of houses in Tshunyane village, Oageng Molapisi has issued a stern warning to developers against negligence, including the immediate termination of contracts and the pursuit of all available legal and administrative avenues to blacklist such companies from doing business with the government., adding that the government would not allow public resources to be wasted while beneficiaries continued to suffer. Molapisi said any underperformance would be dealt with in the harshest possible mannerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/npa-ready-to-commence-with-dj-warras-murder-case/The Guardianen2026-11-02T12:47:57+00:00NPA ready to commence with Dj Warras murder caseHlengiwe Buthelezi (40) and Victor Mthethwa Majola (44), The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it is ready to commence trial proceedings against the two accused in the murder of media personality, Warrick Stock, when Stock was allegedly shot and killed outside the Zambesi Building in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD). A third accused in the matter, have secured legal representation. The NPA regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Armando Pacula, entered into a plea and sentence agreement in terms of Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act., Magaboke Mohlatlole said the matter has been postponed to 22 February 2027https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/hiv-positive-father-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-raping-his-own-daughter/The Guardianen2026-11-02T12:35:58+00:00HIV positive father sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his own daughterwithout using a condom. He was convicted on two counts of rape and one count of attempted murder after he entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the state. The National Prosecuting Authority , HIV-positive father (41) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Vredenburg Regional Court for raping his daughter (13), Eric Ntabazalila said the father was sentenced to life imprisonment for the first count of rape, 35 years imprisonment for the second count of rape and 25 years imprisonment for attempted murder. Ntabazalila said the court ordered the sentences to run concurrently.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-rape-and-assault-of-partner/The Guardianen2026-11-02T09:30:31+00:00Man sentenced to life imprisonment for rape and assault of partnerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/seeing-is-no-longer-believing-ai-and-the-ethics-of-deception/The Guardianen2026-11-02T08:47:37+00:00Seeing is no longer believing: AI and the ethics of deceptionProfessor Linda du Plessis said she attended a graduation session, The North West University (NWU) Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, then dismissing the deception as humorous or playful, where credibility rests on evidence and intellectual honesty. AI-based editing is astonishingly easy and the tools are freely available. With a few prompts, beside a respected scholar they never met, raise a serious question: “When does digital creativity become misrepresentation and public deception?” “The answer should be of particular importance to a university community, an ordinary photograph can place someone at an international conference they never attended, or on a platform where they never spoke.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/three-additional-suspects-arrested-in-farm-robbery-and-attempted-murder-case/The Guardianen2026-11-02T08:00:14+00:00Three additional suspects arrested in farm robbery and attempted murder caseVentersdorp, Colonel Adele Myburgh said during the operation, Three additional suspects in connection with a violent farm robbery and attempted murder in Syferfontein, bringing the total to five. The latest arrests were affected on 1 November 2026 in Promosa Township, have been arrested, supported by members of the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, as well as clothing items and jewellery. Myburgh said the arrests follow an incident that occurred on 28 October 2026, during which a farmer, Donovan Marx (50) was shot and brutally assaulted, with his ears allegedly cut off., of which two are linked to the Ventersdorp incidenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/mdaka-announces-u23-squad-for-afcon-olympic-games-qualifiers/The Guardianen2026-11-02T07:12:06+00:00Mdaka announces U23 squad for AFCON/Olympic Games qualifiersSouth African U23 Men’s head coach, at 3pm, which is a “home” fixture for the visitors, the two third-round matches will be played in South Africa at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville in Pretoria. The first leg, while the return leg will be hosted by the SA U23 squad on 17 November with an 8pm kick off. Mdaka has kept the bulk of the team that faced Algeria in two friendly matches played in Bloemfontein earli, will take place on 14 November 2026, Raymond Mdaka has announced a 24-man squad to face Madagascar in back-to-back CAF Africa Cup of Nations/Olympic Games qualifiers next month. With Madagascar not having venues suitable for the competit, where South Africa won 3-1 and drew 1-1 at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/02/by-voting-on-wednesday-we-can-make-south-africa-better/The Guardianen2026-11-02T06:48:53+00:00‘By voting on Wednesday, we can make South Africa better’The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said on 4 November 2026, we must come together to ensure that the upcoming poll is not marred by acts of violence or intimidation., the country will be holding local government elections. Ramaphosa said this is one of the biggest electoral contests in the country’s democratic history, democracy in South Africa continues to evolve and mature. Ramaphosa added that they can see this, for example, with 546 parties and nearly 137 000 candidates. He further said at a time when the political space is narrowing across many parts of the world, in the strong participation of women in the electoral process and the proliferation of independent candidates. “We can be proud that every election since 1994 has been free and fair and that public https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/01/monna-o-nwetse-kwa-letamong-kwa-motseng-wa-maphoitsile/The Guardianen2026-11-01T10:19:42+00:00Monna o nwetse kwa letamong kwa motseng wa MaphoitsileSepodisi mono Taung se batlisisa kgetsi ya go nwela kwa letamong. Go begwa fa monna wa dingwaga di le 25, a nwetse kwa motseng wa Maphoitsile, gaufi le Taung fa kgwedi ya Diphalane 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/01/masemola-hand-over-1087-vehicles-to-strengthen-policing-capacity-at-grassroots-level/The Guardianen2026-11-01T09:00:29+00:00Masemola hand over 1087 vehicles to strengthen policing capacity at grassroots levelThe National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General (Dr) Bongiwe Zulu, and the acting Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, 739 have been allocated to Detective Services, while 290 have been allocated to the Visible Policing and Operations environment. Masemola added that a further 58 vehicles will be retained at Head Office as a reserve fleet for special interventions, General Fannie Masemola handed over 1087 vehicles to strengthen policing capacity at grassroots level and enhance the service’s ability to respond to crime and the needs of communities. Masemola was, Lieutenant General Hilda Senthumule. He further said of the 1087 vehicleshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/01/two-of-suspects-who-allegedly-cut-off-ears-of-a-farmer-during-armed-robbery-nabbed/The Guardianen2026-11-01T08:26:31+00:00Two of suspects who allegedly cut-off ears of a farmer during armed robbery nabbedwhose faces were covered with balaclavas, Two suspects have been arrested following a violent farm robbery and attempted murder in Syferfontein, Ventersdorp in which a farmer (50), Colonel Adele Myburgh said the police launched an investigation into a case of house robbery and attempted murder. Myburgh said according to information available, was shot and had his ears cut off. The arrests follow an intensive investigation by the police in Ventersdorp into an incident that occurred on 28 October 2026. The North West police spokesperson, the incident occurred at approximately 8:30am when a farm employee was mowing the lawn and was approached by three unknown men who allegedly emerged from behind the house. “The suspects, single cab Isuzu bakkie., were armed with firearms. The suspects allegedly pointed their firearms at the employee and demanded to know the whereabouts of the farm owner. They then tied his hands and feet with cable ties and tohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/01/north-west-department-of-education-takes-no-action-against-school-principal-who-was-arrested-for-possession-of-illegal-firearm-and-ammunition/The Guardianen2026-11-01T07:52:24+00:00North West Department of Education takes no action against school principal who was arrested for possession of illegal firearm and ammunition” she said., near Ganyesa. This comes after Kgatlhane was arrested for allegedly being in possession of illegal firearm and ammunition. The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District police spokesperson, Tryphosa van Rooyen said a tip-off was received that Kgatlhane has a firearm that was suspected to be unlicensed. Van Rooyen said the information was followed up. “The suspect was found in possessio, The North West Department of Education said it will not take any action against the embattled principal of Othaile Primary School, in Morokweng village, Scoco Kgatlhane (30)