https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/03/fufe-makatong-elected-as-the-new-speaker-of-northern-cape-provincial-legislature/The Guardianen2026-09-03T07:30:32+00:00Fufe Makatong elected as the new speaker of Northern Cape Provincial Legislatureas the new speaker of the house. The election of the speaker was presided over by the Northern Cape High Court Judge President, 3 September 2026 - The Northern Cape Provincial Legislature has elected Fufe Makatonghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/03/anc-ready-to-contest-local-government-elections/The Guardianen2026-09-03T07:12:46+00:00ANC ready to contest Local Government Elections3 September 2026 - The African National Congress (ANC) said it is contesting the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGEs) across the length and breadth of the country. The former liberation party said ihttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/northern-cape-mec-for-transport-safety-and-liaison-limakatso-koloi-to-release-crime-statistics/The Guardianen2026-09-02T13:49:36+00:00Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Limakatso Koloi to release crime statisticschildren, Safety and Liaison, Limakatso Koloi, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mirriam Kibi, together with the Northern Cape MEC for Women, 2 September 2026 - The Northern Cape MEC for Transport, will be joining the Northern Cape Police Commissionerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/concerns-raised-as-the-north-west-provincial-govt-allegedly-breach-supply-chain-management-protocol-over-smartgov-and-the-rollout-of-broadband/The Guardianen2026-09-02T10:23:19+00:00Concerns raised as the North West Provincial Govt allegedly breach Supply Chain Management protocol over SMARTGOV and the rollout of broadbandSeptember 2026 - The North West Provincial Legislature Joint Portfolio Committees on Premier and Finance and Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs has urged the North West Provincial Government (NWPG) to cautiously implement the Provincial Digital Transformation Strategy (PDTS)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/sadtu-calls-for-urgent-action-on-learner-indiscipline-and-safety-of-educators/The Guardianen2026-09-02T09:27:26+00:00SADTU calls for urgent action on learner indiscipline and safety of educatorshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/a-man-sentenced-to-eight-years-imprisonment-for-burglary/The Guardianen2026-09-02T08:46:38+00:00A man sentenced to eight years imprisonment for burglaryA man (61) was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for five counts of burglary of a residential house. The accused, which he would subsequently sell around the Rustenburg taxi rank. Mokgadi said Moatlhodi was arrested on 22 May 2026, break into residential properties and steal household itemshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/a-man-sentenced-to-10-years-imprisonment-for-attempted-murder-2/The Guardianen2026-09-02T08:25:14+00:00A man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for attempted murderthe accused, at Tweelagte, A man (37) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment or alternative fine of R100 000 by the Mogwase Regional Court for attempted murder. On 7 April 2024, Henry Tsamai and the victim, started the vehicle and deliberately drove over the victim. The victim sustained serious injuries, the victim struck the accused with a beer bottle. The accused then got into his vehiclehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/a-man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-raping-an-elderly-woman-2/The Guardianen2026-09-02T08:09:40+00:00A man sentenced to 20 years for raping an elderly womanMashudu Malabi said the court ordered that the sentences run concurrently, resulting in an effective sentence of 20 years imprisonment. Malabi said in additionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/pitso-mosimane-announced-as-new-bafana-bafana-coach/The Guardianen2026-09-02T06:15:26+00:00Pitso Mosimane announced as new Bafana Bafana coachwho stepped down on 31 July 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/tlhatlharuane-kwa-kliniking-ya-selegae-ya-manthe/The Guardianen2026-09-02T05:54:39+00:00Tlhatlharuane kwa kliniking ya selegae ya Manthegaufi le Taung, Go begwa fa badiri ba kliniki ya Manthe, ba ile ba tlhaselwa le go shupiwa ka sethunya ke monna mongwe o ka letsatsi la Lamatlhatso. Go begwa fa go ile ga tsoga kgakgauthano magareng ga baratani bangwe, ba ne ba leba kwa kliniking ya selegae go ya go mo bonela kalafi. Go begwa fa monna ohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/a-man-sentenced-to-20-years-imprisonment-for-raping-his-mother-2/The Guardianen2026-09-02T05:25:55+00:00A man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping his motherChild Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, it emerged that while the victim was asleep, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said during the court proceedings, she felt someone on top of her and realised that the perpetrator was her own son. Litabe said she screamed and questioned him about his actionshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/volkswagen-is-a-german-brand-with-a-south-african-heart/The Guardianen2026-09-02T05:12:43+00:00‘Volkswagen is a German brand, with a South African heart’the Republic of South Africa President, many South Africans carry memories of the place of Volkswagen cars in their lives. Ramaphosa, Cyril Ramaphosa said like him, with a South African heart.” Ramaphosa added that on the 31st of August 1951, where Volkwagen was celebrating 75 years of manufacturing in South Africa, who delivered a keynote address at in Kariegahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/mosenogi-aim-for-credible-financial-reporting-as-municipalities-submit-annual-financial-statements/The Guardianen2026-09-02T04:20:59+00:00Mosenogi aim for credible financial reporting as municipalities submit Annual Financial Statementsthe North West MEC for Treasury, shifting the province focus from year-end preparation to the credibility of financial reporting, Kenetswe Mosenogi said her department marked the statutory submission of the 2025/26 Annual Financial Statements by all municipalitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/siu-to-investigate-r150m-road-maintenance-project/The Guardianen2026-09-02T04:03:31+00:00SIU to investigate R150m road maintenance project  Cyril Ramaphosa, which authorises the SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration, signed Proclamation 340 of 2026, works or services by or on behalf of the department in relation to Bid Number PWR 89/13: Special Maintenance of Road P152/1 from Setlagole to P34/4 in Delareyville, corruption, goods, covering 58km (Phase II – 28km). Makgotho said according to the tender notice, or contracting for, the bid amount stood at R150 466 494, Selby Makgotho said the investigation will focus on the procurement of, irregular expenditurehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/09/02/non-compliant-forensic-pathology-and-laboratory-facility-at-taung-district-hospital-a-call-for-concern/The Guardianen2026-09-02T03:37:30+00:00Non-compliant forensic pathology and laboratory facility at Taung District Hospital a call for concernor design standard breaches, occupational health and safety violations, forced the department to conduct its forensic pathology duties at Taung District Hospital, the forensic pathology and laboratory facility at Taung District Hospital, violates health and safety procedures. The source told The Guardian Newspaper that the forensic pathology and laboratory facility is situated next to paediatric and maternity wards