https://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 moragohttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/30/npa-adds-charges-against-businessman-in-alleged-absa-vehicle-smuggling-case/The Guardianen2026-10-30T17:36:03+00:00NPA adds charges against businessman in alleged ABSA vehicle smuggling caseSuliman Carrim (49), 30 October 2026 - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has added two charges against embattled North West businessman, who is accused of attempting to steal and smuggle two vehicles belonging to ABSA out of South Africa using allegedly fraudulent documents. Carrim briefly appeared before the Musina Magistrate’s Courhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/30/north-west-treasury-steps-up-efforts-to-curb-uifw-expenditure-and-strengthen-municipal-accountability/The Guardianen2026-10-30T17:14:56+00:00North West Treasury steps up efforts to curb UIFW expenditure and strengthen municipal accountabilityirregular, The North West Provincial Treasury has intensified efforts to address unauthorised, as part of measures to strengthen financial management, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (UIFWE) in municipalitieshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/30/konka-tavern-shut-down-due-to-non-compliance/The Guardianen2026-10-30T16:08:09+00:00Konka Tavern shut down due to non-complianceThe embattled Konka Tavern operating in Taung CBD has been shut down due to non-compliance. This comes after a multi-stakeholder inspection by municipal officials, environmental health practitioners and South African Police Service (SAPS), for allegedly trading without a valid liquor licence or permit. It is alleged that the North West Liquor Board (NWLB), inspectors uncovered several cases of non-compliance., conducted a compliance monitoring operation in Taung as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure liquor establishments comply with the law and their licence conditions. According to allegationshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/30/a-man-nabbed-for-dealing-in-dagga-in-christiana/The Guardianen2026-10-30T15:45:20+00:00A man nabbed for dealing in dagga in ChristianaCaptain Majang Skalkie said the arrest followed a tip-off received by the police about a person allegedly in possession of a large quantity of dagga. Skalkie said the police followed up on the informa, Lusanda Nhlangothi (21), A suspect (21) was arrested in Christiana for dealing in dagga. This comes after the police seized 4.654kg of compressed dagga on 28 October 2026. The North West police spokesperson, police discovered two 20-litre drums in his possession. The drums were searched and several packages were found inside. Upon inspection, the packages were found to contain compressed dagga. The dagga was confiscated and Nhlangothi was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of dagga.https://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/30/mrm-welcomes-draft-stock-theft-prevention-strategy/The Guardianen2026-10-30T15:34:27+00:00MRM welcomes draft stock theft prevention strategyThe Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West on Friday, welcomed the draft comprehensive stock theft prevention strategy proposed by the Kgomo Modimo-Wa-Gae (KMWG) Anti-Crime Community Based Organisation as a positive step towards strengthening rural safet, outside Mahikeng on Thursday. Kgwele said they are confident that the document tabled to stakeholders has laid the foundation for a consultative province-wide inclusive engagement to strengthen crime , Pastor Lesiba Kgwele said the engagement was held at the Disaneng Tribal Hall in Disananeg village, as well collaboration and implementation of new strategies to tackle the scourge of stock theft threatening subsistence and commercial farmers., as well as livelihoods including rural economies and significantly reduce frustration experienced by rural communities that has led to incidents of vigilantism. MRM provincial convenorhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/30/five-suspects-arrested-with-drugs-worth-r350-000/The Guardianen2026-10-30T15:18:42+00:00Five suspects arrested with drugs worth R350 00028 October 2026, successful took down an operation conducted under Project Dubula, at approximately 6am, Captain Majang Skalkie said during the operation, near Stilfontein and Klerksdorp., including an additional suspect identified during the investigation in Khuma Township, which resulted in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of more than R350 000. The operation was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, The Provincial Organised Crime Investigation team and Provincial Crime Intelligence in North West, the police executed four warrants of arrest and four search-and-seizure warrants against the identified targets. Skalkie said the operation resulted in the arrest and detention of five suspects, following an investigation initiated in August 2024 into four identified targets suspected of involvement in drug dealing. The North West police spokespersonhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/10/30/a-man-sentenced-to-19-years-imprisonment-for-killing-his-own-father-2/The Guardianen2026-10-30T15:03:29+00:00A man sentenced to 19 years imprisonment for killing his own fatherat approximately 4:30am at a local church in Stilfontein. The North West police spokesperson, Samuel Xaba. Skalkie said the victim was reportedly assaulted multiple times on the face and head with a piece of wood., A man (26) was sentenced to 19 years imprisonment by the Stilfontein Regional Court for killing his own father (65). The incident occurred on 15 February 2025, Captain Majang Skalkie said the priest reportedly received a telephone call from neighbours informing him that the deceased had allegedly been attacked by his son