https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/04/zero-tolerance-crime-crack-down-under-operation-shanela-ii/The Guardianen2026-05-04T04:02:01+00:00Zero tolerance crime crack down under Operation Shanela IIhigh-visibility patrols, numerous premises were searched, while a total of 2 950 individuals and 1 365 vehicles were also searched. Ehlers said operational actions included stop-and-search actions, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said during the operationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/04/a-man-shot-dead-his-wife-son-amid-argument/The Guardianen2026-05-04T03:50:56+00:00A man ‘shot’ dead his wife, son amid argumentThe police in Olifantshoek are investigating two cases of murder and one case of attempted murder after a shooting incident that occurred during the early hours on Sunday, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said their son (26) reportedly arrived and intervened. Ehlers said it is believed that a man fired several shotshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/04/saps-uses-sport-to-strengthen-community-involvement/The Guardianen2026-05-04T03:42:32+00:00SAPS uses sport to strengthen community involvementBrigadier Irene Kopeledi, In an effort to strengthen community involvement and raise public awareness of youth at risk in crime involvement, spearheaded by the Northern Cape Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, a Sport Against Crime mini-tournament was held at the Louisvale dorp Sports Ground in Hou-jou-bek, together with the Chairperson of Provincial Community Police Board, on Sunday. The initiative, Constable Rowan Bacela said the event was supported by stakeholders from various government departments, Clement Baai, Louisevale dorp, including the Department of Social Development, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Transporthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/04/monna-o-tlhokofetse-morago-ga-go-gogolwa-ke-metsi/The Guardianen2026-05-04T03:29:43+00:00Monna o tlhokofetse morago ga go gogolwa ke metsiDipula tse di maatla kwa porofenseng ya Kapa Bokone ka Laborarohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/04/ngwana-o-nwetse-kwa-mokassa-2/The Guardianen2026-05-04T03:04:51+00:00Ngwana o nwetse kwa Mokassa 2gaufi le Taung. Go ya ka dipego, ngwana o, batlhankela ba sepodisi ba lekala le le sapang, e ne ya epiwa ke rakonteraka mongwe ka motsi wa fa a ne a tabola mmu kwa lefelong leo. Go ya ka dipego, Go begwa fa go na le ngwana o a letseng a nwetse mo metsing mo letsatsing la maabane kwa motseng wa Mokassa 2https://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/03/police-applauded-after-successful-workers-day-celebrations/The Guardianen2026-05-03T12:18:24+00:00Police applauded after successful Workers’ Day celebrationsMajor General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo would like to thank the event organisers for their cooperation and compliance with event prescripts, which contributed to safe and successful gatherings. Naidoo also extended his appreciation to all police commanders and personnel for their commitment and dedication, to ensure a safe and secure environment throughout the province, working long hourshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/03/10-undocumented-foreign-nationals-nabbed/The Guardianen2026-05-03T11:41:10+00:0010 undocumented foreign nationals nabbedK9 Unit, Tactical Response Team (TRT), in Rustenburg, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo continued with the unannounced, The police from different units led by the acting North West Police Commissioner, high-density Operation Shanela 2 from 1 May 2026, into the early hours of Saturday, 2 May 2026, including the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, within the Bojanala 2 sub-district (Rustenburg). Naidoo said the operation was supported by members from various units, Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Operations, Provincial Corporate Communication, trio crimes, undocumented foreign nationalshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/03/south-africans-cannot-celebrate-work-while-millions-are-shut-out-of-it/The Guardianen2026-05-03T11:30:52+00:00South Africans cannot celebrate work while millions are shut out of itThe Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, 31.4% of South Africans are unemployed. Hill-Lewis added that on the expanded definition, Geordin Hill-Lewis said as South Africa marks Workers’ Day, which includes those who have given up looking for workhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/03/bravery-of-a-policeman-who-hoisted-a-crocodile-from-a-crocodile-infested-river-praised/The Guardianen2026-05-03T09:08:06+00:00Bravery of a policeman who hoisted a crocodile from a crocodile infested river praisedLieutenant General Puleng Dimpane commends the extraordinary bravery and selflessness displayed by Captain Johan “Pottie” Potgieter, whose actions are an example of the highest standards of service and dedication. Dimpane said in a highly dangerous and complex operation along the Komati River, The acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Potgieter was hoisted from a SANPARKS helicopter into a crocodile-infested riverhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/05/02/opinion-the-north-west-is-not-a-kingdom-no-leader-is-above-the-courts/The Guardianen2026-05-02T07:56:46+00:00Opinion: The North West is not a kingdom – no leader is above the courtsAs an ANC member in good standing from Greater Taung Ward 12, unambiguous