https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/95073/The Guardianen2026-06-23T12:24:43+00:00A man jailed for theft out of motor vehiclehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/mokgosi-to-table-2026-2027-budget-vote/The Guardianen2026-06-23T12:02:56+00:00Mokgosi to table 2026/2027 budget voteThe North West Premier, women and persons with disabilities through programmes that are aimed at enhancing skills development, enhancing good governance and building a capable, as well as measures aimed at strengthening coordination of service deliveryhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/decreasing-in-elections-participation-due-to-institutional-and-attitudinal-factors/The Guardianen2026-06-23T11:28:47+00:00‘Decreasing in elections participation due to institutional and attitudinal factors’Dr Naledi Modise, suggests that the decline is not only a matter of voter attitudes, - South Africa’s voter turnout has been falling for more than two decades even as the country’s electoral system was designed to broaden political participation. The new research by the North Westhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/a-man-jailed-for-rape-sexual-grooming/The Guardianen2026-06-23T08:30:11+00:00A man jailed for rape, sexual groomingA man (38) was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Kathu Regional Court for rape, sexual grooming of a minor and creation or manufacture of child pornography material. The accused was convicted after being linked to the rape and sexual grooming of a victim (10) in Kathu, when the accused lent his cell phone to a witness. Litabe said while using the device, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said the offences came to light on 16 February 2025https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/dilapidating-mothelesi-primary-school-to-get-facelift/The Guardianen2026-06-23T07:54:02+00:00Dilapidating Mothelesi Primary School to get facelift  There is growing concern regarding infrastructure deficiencies at Mothelesi Primary School in Shaleng village, Sinah Gaoagwe raised concerns and highlighted the urgent need for attention to school infrastructure. According to Gaoagwehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/trt-operator-constable-tshepang-bafana-stands-out-from-the-rest/The Guardianen2026-06-23T04:12:41+00:00TRT operator, Constable Tshepang Bafana ‘stand out from the rest’the South African Police Service (SAPS) is celebrating the energy, who are playing an active role in advancing the SAPS’ vision of professional, who have committed themselves to serving and protecting the people of South Africa. Their passion, dedication and leadership of its young officers through the national campaign: “SAPS Youth - Leading the Reset Agenda”. SAPS said this year’s campaign recognises young men and women in blue, SAPS is highlighting inspiring stories of young officershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/northern-cape-mec-handover-25-rdp-houses-to-beneficiaries/The Guardianen2026-06-23T03:46:21+00:00Northern Cape MEC handover 25 RDP houses to beneficiariesthe North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Bentley Vass together with the Hantam Local Municipality mayor, but a restoration of human dignity. By handing over these 25 houses in Calvinia and providing legal security of tenure through title deeds in Loeriesfontein, Koos Alexanderhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/north-west-administers-its-first-ever-lenacapavir-hiv-prevention/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:42:58+00:00North West administers its first-ever Lenacapavir HIV PreventionLazarus Mokgosi, marking a significant milestone in the province’s efforts to strengthen HIV prevention and reduce new infections. North West Premier, accompanied by the North West MEC for Health, 23 June 2026 – The North West Province has successfully administered its first Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection, Sello Lehari officially launched the rollout in Britshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/committee-calls-on-iec-to-probe-its-official-who-was-seen-with-multiple-ids/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:24:11+00:00Committee calls on IEC to probe its official who was seen with multiple IDsMosa Chabane, 23 June 2026 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/sama32-nominees-to-be-announced/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:13:06+00:00SAMA32 nominees to be announced stakeholders, media, creative excellence, 3 June 2026 - The South African Music Awards (SAMA32) is proud to announce that the nominees for this year’s awards will be revealed on 25 June 2026 through a hybrid announcement ceremony that will , SAMA32 marks a significant return to the North West province, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, and music lovers from across the country. Dubbed the “Homecoming Edition”https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/celebrating-women-shaping-africas-music-and-entertainment-industry/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:07:16+00:00Celebrating Women Shaping Africa’s Music and Entertainment Industry3 June 2026- Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA) is proud to officially announce the nominees for the 2026 edition of the prestigious awards ceremony with Zee Nxumalo leading the pack with six nominationshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/23/three-mecs-to-table-budget-votes/The Guardianen2026-06-23T02:04:53+00:00Three MECs to table budget votesEnvironment, Conservation and Tourism, 3 June 2026 - The Members of the Executive Council (MECs) for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development and Community Safety and Transport Management will table their departmental Budget Votes on 24 June 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/22/monna-wa-kwa-majaneng-o-bonwe-molato-mabapi-le-polao/The Guardianen2026-06-22T16:35:21+00:00Monna wa kwa Majaneng o bonwe molato mabapi le polaoba ne ba le mmogo, e diragetse ka ngwaga wa 2024. Go begwa fa Seoleseng ga mmogo le moswi, gaufi le Taung o tlhotse a bonwe molato wa polao ke kgotlhatshekele ya sedika ya Taung. Go begwa fa Motseothata Nelson Seoleseng a ne a tshwarwa morago ga go tlhaba tsala ya gagwe, Monna wa dingwaga di le 36 wa kwa Motseng wa kwa Majanenghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/22/impeachment-committee-chairperson-files-affidavit-opposing-ramaposa-interdict/The Guardianen2026-06-22T12:10:20+00:00Impeachment Committee Chairperson files affidavit opposing Ramaposa interdictMakashule Gana, The Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee on Section 89 Enquiry, today filed an affidavit opposing the urgent application brought by the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, to consider its draft terms of reference and the process for appointing evidence leadershttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/22/a-search-for-a-missing-person-continues-at-vaal-river/The Guardianen2026-06-22T10:54:11+00:00A search for a missing person continues at Vaal RiverThe Provincial Search and Rescue Unit allegedly resumed the search for the missing person believed to have drowned in the Vaal River on 18 June 2026 in Douglas. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said efforts to locate the missing person on 21 June 2026, in the Vaal Riverhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/22/a-man-jailed-for-attempted-rape/The Guardianen2026-06-22T10:28:55+00:00A man jailed for attempted rapeThe excellent investigative work by Detective Constable Vellile Zwelibanzi of Kuruman Family Violence, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said while she was busy washing the dishes, the accused took her to his bedroom, told the victim to get dressed and not to tell anyone. The matter was only reported to the police on 28 January 2026, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, he stoppedhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/22/drugs-confiscated-by-the-police/The Guardianen2026-06-22T10:12:48+00:00Drugs confiscated by the policeBrigadier Mashay Gamieldien said during the search of the vehicle, the police discovered dagga concealed inside the vehicle. Gamieldien said the dagga was weighed and found to have an approximate weight of 2.3 kilogramshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/22/three-suspects-nabbed-for-public-violence-over-iec-related-incident/The Guardianen2026-06-22T08:35:43+00:00Three suspects nabbed for public violence over IEC related incidentThree suspects aged 38, working closely with other government departments represented within PROVJOINTShttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/22/sa-pledge-13-5-million-to-the-africa-cdc-to-treat-and-limit-the-spread-of-ebola/The Guardianen2026-06-22T08:13:38+00:00SA pledge $13.5 million to the Africa CDC to treat and limit the spread of EbolaThe Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, the lockdown and the various restrictions on gatherings, hospital wards filling at alarming rateshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/21/nwu-soccer-institute-ready-to-participate-in-motsepe-foundation/The Guardianen2026-06-21T20:29:16+00:00NWU Soccer Institute ready to participate in Motsepe FoundationThe NWU Soccer Institute’s preparations for the professional Motsepe Foundation Championship, are well-underway. Even though it requires a massive undertaking of structural organisation, which is the second tier of South African football, high-level fitness conditioning and significant financial backinghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/06/21/94988/The Guardianen2026-06-21T20:19:38+00:00North West MEC for Finance to host youth summitinnovation, Kenetswe Mosenogi will on 22 June 2026 host more than three hundred young people to a youth summit under the theme: “50 Years of Youth Empowerment: Advancing Financial Sustainability, entrepreneurship, Economic Inclusion and Service Delivery.” Mosenogi said the summit will convene students from universities, 21 June 2026 - The North West MEC for Finance, TVET colleges and high schools for an interactive engagement focused on financial literacy