https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/da-becomes-second-largest-party-in-north-west/The Guardianen2026-11-10T10:58:36+00:00DA becomes second-largest party in North WestFreddy Sonakile, The Democratic Alliance (DA) has emerged as the second-largest political party in the North West following the 2026 Local Government Elections, overtaking the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as its support increased to 14.3%. The party welcomed the election results, the party increased its provincial support from 11.39% in the 2021 Local Government Elections to 14.30% in 2026, securing approximately 255 400 votes across the ward and proportional representation ballots. Sonakile said the party also recorded an increase in its local council representation, describing its performance as significant progress in expanding its political footprint across the province. According to the DA’s North West Provincial Leader and Member of Provincial Legislature (, growing from 90 councillors in 2021 to 109 in the latest elections.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/police-appeal-for-public-assistance-to-find-missing-woman/The Guardianen2026-11-10T10:38:59+00:00Police appeal for public assistance to find missing womanThe police in Hebron have appealed to members of the public to assist in locating a woman, Angelina Ofentse Africa (42), the police said Africa is a resident of Motseng Section in Hebron and was last seen by her partner on the day she disappeared. The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said a search operation was launched and extensive investigations were conducted in an effort to establish her whereabouts. However, Morake said these efforts have so far yielded no positive results., who went missing after reportedly leaving for a shopping mall on 22 October 2026. In a statementhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/shoppers-urged-to-be-on-high-alert-as-black-friday-crime-risks-increase/The Guardianen2026-11-10T10:20:40+00:00Shoppers urged to be on high alert as Black Friday crime risks increaseparticularly when withdrawing money from ATMs, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said with shoppers likely to carry money, As shoppers prepare to take advantage of Black Friday bargains and special offers, the police in the Northern Cape have urged consumers to exercise caution and remain alert to criminal activities targeting shoppers during the busy retail period. The police have warned that the expec, retail outlets and ATMs, could create opportunities for criminals to prey on unsuspecting members of the public. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, SAPS is encouraging communities to take precautionary measures to protect themselves, their personal belongings and their financial information. Ehlers said they would like to emphasise the importance of remaining vigilant, obtain PINs or rob unsuspecting customers., use bank cards and conduct financial transactions both in stores and onlinehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/communities-urged-to-intensify-a-fight-against-gbvf/The Guardianen2026-11-10T09:53:32+00:00Communities urged to intensify a fight against GBVFintimidation, urging members of the public to play an active role in preventing abuse and protecting vulnerable people. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Captain Nomthandazo Mnisi said GBVF remains a serious concern affecting individuals, and emotional or physical violence in relationships., report abuse and take proactive measures to ensure their safety and that of others. “The police have urged individuals, to remain alert to warning signs of abuse, families and communities. Mnisi said in a statement that, SAPS encouraged the public to promote respect, excessive jealousy, threats, particularly women and vulnerable people, The police in Northern Cape urge communities to unite against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The police have called on communities to stand together in the fight against Gender-Based Violehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/debate-on-notices-of-motions-of-no-confidence/The Guardianen2026-11-10T07:12:31+00:00Debate on notices of motionsNovember 2026 - The North West Provincial Legislature is scheduled to hold a House Sitting on 10 November 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/bafana-back-at-work-ahead-of-crunch-afcon-clashes-against-kenya/The Guardianen2026-11-10T06:11:38+00:00Bafana back at work ahead of crunch AFCON clashes against KenyaRelebohile Mofokeng and Sphephelo Sithole are all expected in Johannesburg on Monday night. Samukele Kabini is expected to arrive on Tuesday., but was without a few players as they continue to arrive from different corners of the globe. The United States of America-based Mbekezeli Mbokazi, before traveling to Nairobi for the second match to be played on 17 November 2026. Kick off at Orlando is at 6pm. Mosimane had his first training session at Milpark Stadium on Monday evening, Lyle Foster and Puso Dithejane and the European-basedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/baithuti-ba-marematlou-ba-fudusitswe-kwa-sekolo-sa-tshipietsile-morago-ga-matshosetsi-a-sepoko/The Guardianen2026-11-10T05:47:21+00:00Baithuti ba marematlou ba fudusitswe kwa sekolo sa Tshipietsile morago ga matshosetsi a sepokoKenetswe Mosenogi, Mokhuduthamaga wa nakwana wa Lefapha La Thuto mono Bokone Bophirima, o kgadile ka bogale go anamisiwa ga tshedimosetso ya maaka ebile e e tsietsang. Tshedimosetso e, e diragetse ka di 7 Ngwanatsele 2026, e bakileng letshogo mo baithuting ba Mophato wa 12 le barutabana ba ba neng ba le kwa kampeng ya dithuto tsa poeletso ya marematlou kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Tshipietsile kwa motseng wa Morokweng, gaufi le Ganyesa. Go begwa fa tiragalo e, morago ga gore mongwe a dire ditatofatso tsa gore go na le sepoko le gore baithuti ba le bane ba tla swa fa ba tswelela go nna mo lefelong leo. Go ya ka Lefapha la Thuto la Bokone Bophirima, ditatofatso tseo di ne di se na motheo.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/10/mabale-huma-reflects-on-her-tenure-as-executive-mayor-of-rustenburg-local-municipality-with-gratitude/The Guardianen2026-11-10T04:18:56+00:00Mabale-Huma reflects on her tenure as executive mayor of Rustenburg Local Municipality with gratitudehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/11-suspects-arrested-following-election-related-violence-in-douglas/The Guardianen2026-11-09T16:43:29+00:0011 suspects arrested following election-related violence in Douglashttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/money-lender-convicted-on-58-counts-of-contravening-national-credit-act/The Guardianen2026-11-09T16:26:00+00:00Money lender convicted on 58 counts of contravening National Credit Acthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/a-cop-is-under-investigation-after-he-allegedly-assaulted-a-delivery-guy/The Guardianen2026-11-09T16:05:26+00:00A cop is under investigation after he allegedly assaulted a ‘delivery guy’9 November 2026 – A motorcycle delivery driver was allegedly being assaulted by a police officer in civilian clothing in Tlhabane Township, near Rustenburg. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday afternoonhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/mother-sentenced-for-assaulting-her-daughter/The Guardianen2026-11-09T15:01:08+00:00Mother sentenced for assaulting her daughterfollowing a disagreement over clothing in Kanana Township, Orkney. The incident occurred on Friday morning, 9 November 2026 – A woman (34) has been sentenced for assaulting her daughter (12)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/back-to-the-drawing-board-as-anc-in-north-west-slumps-to-44-1-during-lges/The Guardianen2026-11-09T14:28:51+00:00Back to the drawing board as ANC in North West slumps to 44.1% during LGEsMoretele (56.5%), The African National Congress (ANC) in North West said it welcomes the results of the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGEs) officially declared by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on Su, Ratlou (55.8%), marked by a rise in the number of political parties and the participation of many independent candidates. The ANC received 44.1% of the combined ward and PR vote across the province. The ANC said the , Tswaing (56.5%), Maquassi Hills (54.2%) and Moses Kotane (50.6%).https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/hawks-northern-cape-provincial-head-congratulates-newly-promoted-members/The Guardianen2026-11-09T09:53:57+00:00Hawks Northern Cape provincial head congratulates newly promoted membershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/kagisano-molopo-municipality-employee-accused-of-falsifying-matric-certificate-to-secure-job/The Guardianen2026-11-09T09:29:20+00:00Kagisano Molopo Municipality employee accused of falsifying matric certificate to secure jobhas been granted R1, 9 November 2026 – An employee of Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality, Ohitlhile Moshwang (51)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/mokgweetsi-o-sa-itsiweng-o-thudile-le-go-bolaya-ngwana-kwa-lokgabeng/The Guardianen2026-11-09T08:30:33+00:00Mokgweetsi o sa itsiweng o thudile le go bolaya ngwana kwa Lokgabenghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/the-polices-commitment-to-a-safer-northern-cape-reaffirmed/The Guardianen2026-11-09T07:57:55+00:00The police’s commitment to a safer Northern Cape reaffirmedthe South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has intensified its crime prevention and law enforcement efforts through sustained, multi-disciplinary policing operations aimed at combating crime, 9 November 2026 – As the festive season gets underwayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/two-brothers-sentenced-to-25-years-imprisonment-each-for-rape/The Guardianen2026-11-09T07:36:05+00:00Two brothers sentenced to 25 years imprisonment each for rapehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/09/police-are-looking-for-missing-ashwin-sipho-falata/The Guardianen2026-11-09T07:09:56+00:00Police are looking for missing Ashwin Sipho Falata9 November 2026 – The police in Roodepan are appealing to the members of the public for assistance in locating Ashwin Sipho Falata