https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/volkswagens-global-restructuring-a-wake-up-call/The Guardianen2026-07-15T18:43:08+00:00Volkswagen’s Global Restructuring A Wake-Up CallThe Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Tradehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/police-looking-for-missing-angelo-albino-gulela/The Guardianen2026-07-15T18:06:51+00:00Police looking for missing Angelo Albino GulelaThe police in Rustenburg request the community’s assistance in locating Angelo Albino Gulela (65) from Kroondal in Rustenburg. The police said Gulela was last seen on Sundayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/anc-councillor-nabbed-for-alleged-stolen-cables/The Guardianen2026-07-15T17:46:15+00:00ANC councillor nabbed for alleged stolen cablesThe Democratic Alliance (DA) said it welcomes reports that an ANC councillor serving in Nama Khoi Municipality, Rodney Kritzinger said just last night, together with two other individuals, was arrested by the police in Garies after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected stolen copper and aluminium cables yesterday. The DA said infrastructure theft, Buffelsrivier and Komaggas, particularly cable and metal theft, copper water meters were stolen in Springbok and surrounding areas. Kritzinger said previous theft of Eskom electricity cables has also caused prolonged power outages in Steinkopfhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/chairperson-ad-committee-yet-to-complete-its-report/The Guardianen2026-07-15T17:28:47+00:00Chairperson: “Ad Committee yet to complete its report”Soviet Lekganyane, The Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate the allegations made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, the committee considered inputs from its members on the second draft preliminary report, no conclusion has been made. Lekganyane added that during its meeting yesterdayhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/north-west-media-awards-nominees-announced/The Guardianen2026-07-15T17:16:00+00:00North West Media Awards nominees announced   broadcasting, the awards received more than 600 nominations from which 180 nominees have been selected to compete across 18 categories celebrating excellence in journalism, communicationshttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/school-winter-camps-underway/The Guardianen2026-07-15T16:51:59+00:00School winter camps underwayViola Motsumi said these camps are expected to benefit approximately 35 943 Grade 12 learners from across the province. Motsumi said in 117 residential camps, candidates reside full-time at the camp to guarantee high disciplinehttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/cleaning-campaign-in-honour-of-madiba/The Guardianen2026-07-15T16:32:09+00:00Cleaning campaign in honour of Madibaduring which community members came together to clean an unused open space in Ward 31, As South Africa prepares to celebrate the life and legacy of its revered leader, Zone 4, South Africans are reminded of one of the inspiring quotes widely attributed to him: “It always seems impossible until it is done”. Inspired by this spirit, Otsile Pelo said this initiative follows the successful Youth Day project held on 16 June 2026, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, near the mountain range. Pelo said the neglected site had become a threat to the healthhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/grade-7-learner-participate-in-spelling-competition-in-china/The Guardianen2026-07-15T16:19:22+00:00Grade 7 learner participate in spelling competition in ChinaMbulelo Tolom (12), China from 13 to 20 July 2026. The department is especially proud of a Grade 7 learner from Klerksdorp Primary School, The North West Department of Education extends its heartfelt best wishes to Team South Africa as they prepare to represent the nation at the Spelling Bee World Cup taking place in Shanghai, Viola Motsumi said Tolom is one of six outstanding learners who will proudly represent South Africa on the global stage, showcasing their exceptional spelling abilities and academic excellence. Motsumi said last yearhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/morweng-calls-on-scholar-transport-operators-to-comply-ahead-of-reopening-of-schools/The Guardianen2026-07-15T16:05:00+00:00Morweng calls on scholar transport operators to comply ahead of reopening of schoolsWessels Morweng said in line with stringent measures to ensure leaner safety, his department has begun a process of conducting a compulsory inspection and verification process for all leaner transport buses. Morweng said all contracted operators had been informed of the processhttps://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/molapisi-to-unveil-housing-projects-worth-over-r62-million/The Guardianen2026-07-15T15:46:48+00:00Molapisi to unveil housing projects worth over R62 million  the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), In an effort to accelerate housing delivery in the province, Oageng Molapisi will on 16 July 2026https://taungdailynews.com/2026/07/15/young-people-receive-equipment-to-grow-their-businesses/The Guardianen2026-07-15T15:31:28+00:00Young people receive equipment to grow their businessesnear Zeerust. The initiative forms part of the department’s ongoing efforts to address youth unemployment, Peggy Mhlongo-Kgaboesele, the Head of Department (HOD) of North West Department of Social Development, promote entrepreneurship