https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/05/provjoints-to-brief-the-media-post-election-feedback-in-north-west/The Guardianen2026-11-05T09:57:00+00:00PROVJOINTS to brief the media post-election feedback in North Westhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/two-suspects-shot-dead-during-a-suspected-foiled-cit-robbery/The Guardianen2026-11-04T15:40:19+00:00Two suspects shot dead during a suspected foiled CIT robberynear Brits, in the North West. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50pm on 3 November 2026, 4 November 2026 – Two suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were fatally wounded during a shootout with police after an intelligence-driven operation foiled an alleged robbery in the Swartdam areahttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/eff-mpl-justice-dabampe-arrested-for-alleged-electoral-act-violation-and-intimidation/The Guardianen2026-11-04T12:04:01+00:00EFF MPL Justice Dabampe arrested for alleged Electoral Act violation and intimidation4 November 2026 – North West Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy Provincial Secretary, Justice Dabampe, has been arrested and charged with contravening the Electoral Act and intimidation following an incident at a voting station in Utlwanang Townshiphttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/north-west-premier-lazarus-mokgosi-cast-his-vote-in-vryburg/The Guardianen2026-11-04T11:01:37+00:00North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi cast his vote in VryburgThe North West Premier, emphasizing that every vote contributes to shaping the future of communities, reaffirming his commitment to democratic participation and the constitutional right of every resident of North West to have their voice heard through the ballot. Speaking after voting, Lazarus Mokgosi has today cast his vote in Vryburg, our commitment to the people does not begin or end at the ballot box., I have exercised my democratic right as a South African citizen. While elections are an important cornerstone of our democracy, improving infrastructure, the province and the country. He further stressed that the government's responsibility to serve communities extends beyond elections and election campaigns. Mokgosi reaffirmed the provincial governmenhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/traffic-officer-ran-over-by-a-drunken-driver/The Guardianen2026-11-04T10:50:44+00:00Traffic officer ran over by a ‘drunken’ driverThe North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Virginia Tlhapi said she regrets an incident where a traffic officer was run over to death by car in Rustenburg. Tlhapi said the traffic officer was on daily duty with his other colleagues when he tri, near R510 road. “According to the information, the Provincial Inspector (PI) Rendani Maluta (41) tried to stop the vehicle that did not stop and hit him with the front right fender and driver fled at the scene. Other traffic officers chased the vehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/northern-cape-saps-urges-road-users-to-prioritise-road-safety-amid-rising-fatalities/The Guardianen2026-11-04T07:39:04+00:00Northern Cape SAPS urges road users to prioritise road safety amid rising fatalitiesremain vigilant and comply with road safety regulations. With the festive season underway, 4 November 2026 - The police in the Northern Cape has expressed concern over recent road fatalities in the province and urged all road users to exercise cautionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/northern-cape-saps-deploys-members-across-province-as-local-government-elections-get-underway/The Guardianen2026-11-04T07:30:21+00:00Northern Cape SAPS deploys members across province as local government elections get underwayPixley Ka Seme, 4 November 2026 - The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has deployed its members across all five policing districts in the province to ensure a safe, the five District Commissioners of Frances Baard, peaceful and secure environment as the 2026 Local Government Elections get underway. Before deployment, conducted parades with their respective members, Namakwa and John Taolo Gaetsewe Districts, ZF Mgcawuhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/da-mckenzie-appoints-pa-advocate-to-cricket-world-cup-committee/The Guardianen2026-11-04T05:28:12+00:00DA: “McKenzie appoints PA advocate to Cricket World Cup Committee”Tertuis Simmers said Phillip Johannes October’s appointment to the committee raises serious questions, The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it has come to its attention that a staunch Patriotic Alliance (PA) “leader” and an advocate acting on behalf of the party was allegedly appointed to the Cricket , the same cadres are deployed and everyone else is excluded. DA Western Cape leader, especially with the recent TicketPro scandal exposed by the Daily Maverick. Simmers said along with serving on the PA Regional Executive, he is also part of Cheslyn Daniels’ campaign team and is known to be the legal advisor for the Cape Town region. “Gayton has clearly ensured that his cadres hold the keys to the Local Organising C, along with the company that has the rights to the tickets. What makes this more concerning is that the Hawks reported in 2023 that Phillip October was convicted of tax fraud.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/seven-firearms-stolen-during-house-robbery-in-broederstroom/The Guardianen2026-11-04T04:31:15+00:00Seven firearms stolen during house robbery in Broederstroomelectronic equipment and other valuables at their home in Broederstroom. The incident occurred on Sunday night, 1 November 2026, November 2026 – Hartbeespoortdam police are investigating a house robbery in which three armed suspects allegedly robbed an elderly couple of seven licensed firearms, ammunitionhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/phahlanes-r54-million-fraud-and-corruption-trial-postponed-to-9-november/The Guardianen2026-11-04T04:08:59+00:00Phahlane’s R54 million fraud and corruption trial postponed to 9 Novemberby the Gauteng High Court sitting in Pretoria. The postponement was necessitated by the ongoing Local Government Elections, allowing the electoral process to be concluded and giving some of the accused, November 2026 - The fraud and corruption trial involving former acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane and five co-accused has been postponed to 9 November 2026, who reside outside Gautenghttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/98089/The Guardianen2026-11-04T03:45:57+00:00North West Media Awards partners with Maboe Tours and Safaris for transport and accommodationat the Sun City Resort Superbowl. The partnership is aimed at enhancing the experience of nominees, scheduled to take place on 10 December 2026, invited guests, sponsors and other distinguished attendees by providing convenienthttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/11/04/cachalia-assures-south-africans-of-election-security-as-special-voting-concludes/The Guardianen2026-11-04T03:30:27+00:00Cachalia assures South Africans of election security as special voting concludes