https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/mokua-engages-boskuil-community-on-planned-upgrade-of-d1954-road/The Guardianen2026-08-13T17:02:12+00:00Mokua engages Boskuil Community on planned upgrade of D1954 roadThe North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua held a successful stakeholder engagement with the community members of Boskuil and Oersonskraal in the Maquassi Hills on Thursdayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/tylas-journey-resonates-deeply-with-afripure/The Guardianen2026-08-13T16:42:04+00:00‘Tyla’s journey resonates deeply with AfriPure’The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is proud to announce that 2 x Grammy award-winning global singer and songwriter, now returns to the SAMAs to receive further recognition for the extraordinary impact she continues to make on the global music landscape. She follows in the footsteps of Black Coffee, at the iconic Sun City Superbowl in Rustenburg. At the heart of Tyla’s highly anticipated homecoming is AfriPure, Tyla will be honoured with one of the South African Music Awards’ highest accolades at the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) taking place on 15 August 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/mapisa-nqakulas-corruption-case-postponed-for-discharge-application/The Guardianen2026-08-13T16:26:24+00:00Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case postponed for discharge applicationNosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, The trial against the former Speaker of Parliament, has been postponed by the Gauteng Division of the High Court sitting in Pretoria on request of the defence team to 20 August 2026, wherein she is accused of soliciting R4.5 million, with R2https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/nwu-returns-as-headline-sponsor-of-north-west-media-awards/The Guardianen2026-08-13T16:15:11+00:00NWU returns as headline sponsor of North West Media Awardsbroadcasting, Ananias Ndlovu said the impact of the University’s support has already been evident. Ndlovu said following last year’s successful partnership, to 180 nominees in 2026, with nominations increasing from 109 nominees in 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/13-illegal-immigrants-from-ethiopia-nabbed/The Guardianen2026-08-13T15:48:24+00:0013 illegal immigrants from Ethiopia nabbedGauteng, the Traffic Officers stopped a white minibus taxi, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Koonyaditse said in the course of their duty, Oshebeng Koonyaditse said the area is a quadripoint between North Westhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/deputy-minister-of-justice-and-constitutional-development-to-officiate-closing-event-of-2026-access-to-justice-week-campaign/The Guardianen2026-08-13T15:03:03+00:00Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to officiate closing event of 2026 Access to Justice Week campaignthe Department of Home Affairs, particularly women, The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, featuring legal advice desks and primary service stations operated by the DOJ&CD, the Department of Social Development, Legal Aid South Africa, children and the poor by providing free legal advice, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/a-call-for-matlosana-and-ditsobotla-to-move-beyond-corrective-plans/The Guardianen2026-08-13T10:42:16+00:00A call for Matlosana and Ditsobotla to move beyond corrective planshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/a-man-jailed-for-18-years-after-raping-a-minor-2/The Guardianen2026-08-13T08:07:46+00:00A man jailed for 18 years after raping a minorColonel Anne Magakoe said the matter was reported to the police after the child disclosed that she had been sexually assaulted by the accused, Sipho Mazatsana. Magakoe said Mazatsana was arrested on 11 February 2024, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. Following the trial, near Klerkskorp. The incident occurred on 8 February 2024, A man (49) was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment following his conviction for sexual assault against a girl (6) in Jouberton Township, Mazatsana was found guilty by the Klerksdorp Regional Court on 11 August 2026 and was sentenced to 18 years imprisonmenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/a-body-of-a-missing-man-found-in-a-pit-toilet/The Guardianen2026-08-13T07:50:16+00:00A body of a missing man found in a pit toiletwho was allegedly last seen with the missing teenager. Magakoe said the accused, Colonel Anne Magakoe said the police received a tip-off regarding a person of interest, Johannes Mokoena (46)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/13/mokua-to-meet-with-boskuil-community-over-upgrade-of-d1954-road/The Guardianen2026-08-13T03:51:59+00:00Mokua to meet with Boskuil community over upgrade of D1954 roadgust 2026 - The North West MEC for Public Works and Roadshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/a-man-jailed-for-possession-of-a-knife/The Guardianen2026-08-12T19:22:54+00:00A man jailed for possession of a knifehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/a-husband-nabbed-for-allegedly-raping-his-wife/The Guardianen2026-08-12T18:57:40+00:00A husband nabbed for allegedly raping his wifeA 50-year-old man accused of raping his wife has been denied bail by the Calvinia Magistrates Court. It is alleged that on 22 July 2026, the accused raped his wife, but due to fear, where he was remanded in custody. Magerman said during his second court appearance on 11 August 2026, Captain Ivan Magerman said the accused was arrested on 26 July 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/alleged-gangster-in-court-for-double-murder-of-police-officers/The Guardianen2026-08-12T06:58:16+00:00Alleged gangster in court for double murder of police officersTactical Response Team, supported by Gauteng Crime Intelligence Tactical and Special Operations, Constable Sphiwe Sibeko (28) and Constable Thapelo Tlomatsabe (29), the Provincial Tracking Team, Anti-Gang Unit and PRASA. Mogale said the coordinated effort resulted in the identification and arrest of the suspect who allegedly took part in the killing of two Gauteng SAPS Anti-Gang Unit membershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/217-suspects-nabbed-during-operation-basadi/The Guardianen2026-08-12T06:17:44+00:00217 suspects nabbed during Operation Basadihigh-visibility patrols, Female District Commissioners and senior female officers across the Northern Cape took the lead in Operation Basadi disruptive actions, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the operations, conducted under the umbrella of Operation Shanela II, as part of intensified efforts to combat crime, resulted in the arrest of 217 suspects for various offences. Ehlers said operational actions included stop-and-search operations, intensified crime-fighting operations across the province, vehicle checkpoints (VCPs), conducted from 3 to 9 August 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/extreme-weather-conditions-hit-northern-cape-3/The Guardianen2026-08-12T05:54:56+00:00Extreme weather conditions hit Northern CapeMultiple Districts in the Northern Cape have been affected by extreme weather conditions and the South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to residents to implement safety measures during this https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/police-officer-nabbed-for-corruption-granted-r1500-bail/The Guardianen2026-08-12T05:37:20+00:00Police officer nabbed for corruption granted R1500 bailA Police Sergeant attached to the Kanana Detective Branch, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said Radebe’s case was postponed to 30 September 2026, Vusimuzi Radebe (44) was arrested by members of the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation on 7 August 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/caved-in-mine-leaves-14-illegal-miners-dead/The Guardianen2026-08-12T05:07:48+00:00Caved-in mine leaves 14 illegal miners deadThe North West Police Commissioner, trapping the illegal miners inside. Nearby mine security guards were informed of the incident by a fellow zama-zama who, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams has confirmed the deaths of 14 illegal miners at the Nkaneng dumping site in Marikana, after reporting the incidenthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/12/attorney-in-court-for-stealing-clients-estate/The Guardianen2026-08-12T04:49:10+00:00Attorney in court for ‘stealing’ client’s estateappeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 11 August 2026, who is an attorney, Barend Botha (69), Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said it is alleged that in June 2016, facing charges of theft. Botha was arrested on 11 August 2026