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)https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/31/bapagami-ba-le-11-ba-gobetse-mo-kotsing-ya-sejanaga-gaufi-le-vryburg/The Guardianen2026-10-31T17:18:11+00:00Bapagami ba le 11 ba gobetse mo kotsing ya sejanaga gaufi le Vryburg31 Diphalane 2026 - Sepodisi sa kwa Huhudi mono Vryburg, se tla morago ga gore sejanaga sa van sa mmala o moshweu se menoge kwa tsela-kgolo ya N18, se batlisisa kgetsi ya go kgweetsa botlhatswa. Sehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/31/three-suspects-arrested-in-connection-with-bank-robbery/The Guardianen2026-10-31T16:43:46+00:00Three suspects arrested in connection with bank robbery travelling in a white Toyota Corolla, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams has commended the Sannieshof Farmer’s Community in Blue and private security companies as part of E2 (Eyes and Ears of Police) for their swift response and invaluable, 30 October 2026. Adams said the robbery reportedly occurred at approximately 10:30am when three armed suspects, 31 October 2026 – The North West Police Commissionerhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/31/da-wants-to-become-the-biggest-political-party-in-sa/The Guardianen2026-10-31T16:06:54+00:00DA wants to become the biggest political party in SAprogress and getting the country moving. The leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is to build a country where hard work gives them a chance. Hill-Lewis said where the children are safe and where tomorrow holds more promise than yesterday., fixing, Gauteng said, the country shares one ambitionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/31/nwu-chancellor-dr-anna-mokgokong-champions-agriculture-led-rural-transformation/The Guardianen2026-10-31T12:58:38+00:00NWU Chancellor Dr Anna Mokgokong champions agriculture-led rural transformationhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/31/kgetsi-ya-petelelo-kgatlhanong-le-morutabana-e-buseditswe-morago/The Guardianen2026-10-31T12:43:19+00:00Kgetsi ya petelelo kgatlhanong le morutabana e buseditswe morago