# north west (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover north west. Page: Feed: --- ## [Former Agriseta CEO found guilty of contravening PFMA](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/96320/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By AGISANANG SCUFF 25 August 2026 – Former CEO of Agriseta, Jeremiah Sello Madiba (62), pleaded guilty before Kimberley Serious Commercial Crimes Court for contravention of Public Finance Management Act (PMFA) and sentenced to pay a fine of R30 000 or 12 months imprisonment. Madiba was arrested in June 2022, by the Hawks Serious Commercial \[…\] ## [A man electrocuted in Schweizer Reneke](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/a-man-electrocuted-in-schweizer-reneke/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By OBAKENG MAJE 25 August 2026- The police in Schweizer Reneke are investigating a case of inquest following a fatal incident at an animal auction on 24 August 2026. The police said they attended the scene and found a man (31) who had sustained fatal injuries after being electrocuted by electrical transformer. The North West \[…\] ## [Northern Cape to host 2026 National Teaching Awards](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/northern-cape-to-host-2026-national-teaching-awards/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: The Northern Cape MEC for Education, Abraham Vosloo By AGISANANG SCUFF 25 August 2026 – The Northern Cape MEC for Education, Abraham Vosloo will officiate the National Teaching Awards (NTAs) ceremony aimed at recognising, celebrating and honouring teachers and school principals who have performed remarkably well and showcased excellence in Education. Vosloo said the \[…\] ## [A suspect in court for possession of drugs](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/a-suspect-in-court-for-possession-of-drugs/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: Some of drugs confiscated by the police/Supplied By BAKANG MOKOTO 25 August 2026 – A suspect (30) was arrested by the members of Mahikeng Crime Intelligence, together with members of Lichtenburg Crime Prevention for possession of drugs in Lichtenburg. On Thursday, members were on duty when they received a tip-off regarding an individual allegedly \[…\] ## [Two access roads amounting to R26m officially opened](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/two-access-roads-amounting-to-r26m-officially-opened/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: The Greater Taung Local Municipality handed over two road construction projects By BOINEELO KGOPE 25 August 2026 – The Greater Taung Local Municipality mayor, Itumeleng Maribe, handed over two access roads to the Baga-Mothibi Tribal Authority on Monday. The municipality said it is pleased with the work of the two contractors. According to Maribe, \[…\] ## [‘Arrests no longer enough as country battles rising murders’](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/arrests-no-longer-enough-as-country-battles-rising-murders/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: The late champion boxer, Zolani Tete By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 25 August 2026 – The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Science and the Creative Industries, Makhi Feni has called on law enforcement agencies to do all in their power to bring to justice the killers of champion boxer Zolani Tete on the weekend. \[…\] ## [A call to ensure women and girls enter science, technology and innovation](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/a-call-to-ensure-women-and-girls-enter-science-technology-and-innovation/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: Women embarking on STEM/Generic By REGINALD KANYANE 25 August 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation calls for stronger and more coordinated action to ensure that women and girls can enter progress and lead in South Africa’s science, technology and innovation system. As South Africa marks National Women’s Month, the committee \[…\] ## [Sambatha opens new packhouse to boost horticulture](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/25/sambatha-opens-new-packhouse-to-boost-horticulture/) _2026-08-25 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: North West MEC for DARD, Madoda Sambatha and municipal leaders officially launch the Mor Farming Packhouse/Supplied By OBAKENG MAJE 25 August 2026 – The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha has officially opened and handed over a state-of-the-art vegetable packhouse at Mor Farming’s Matlabanestad Farm, outside Bloemhof. Sambatha said the \[…\] ## [Mohono condemns the burning of school](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/24/mohono-condemns-the-burning-of-school/) _2026-08-24 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By AGISANANG SCUFF 24 August 2026 – The North West of Education has strongly condemned the burning of a block consisting of five workshops and a storeroom at Sewagodimo Technical School in Pella Village, near Rustenburg on 23 August 2026. It is reported that the school held a camp for matriculants, which started over the \[…\] ## [Seven Emfuleni Local Municipality employees appear in court](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/24/seven-emfuleni-local-municipality-employees-appear-in-court/) _2026-08-24 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By BAKANG MOKOTO 24 August 2026 – Seven Emfuleni Local Municipality employees briefly appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on charges of fraud, theft amounting to R150 000, money laundering, and tampering with essential infrastructure. The accused are David Seneekal (31), Caroline Smangele Maduna (39), Kenneth Zongezile Mahobe (35), Hlawutelo Baloyi (29), Pule Meshack Masilo \[…\] ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cxyjQmt9vipP) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Constitutional Court cites UP professor in landmark copyright judgment](https://www.conviction.co.za/okorie-copyright/) _2026-08-22 · Conviction Staff Reporter · Conviction_ The Constitutional Court relied on Professor Chijioke Okorie's published scholarship while upholding the constitutionality of South Africa's proposed fair use framework. The post Constitutional Court cites UP professor in landmark copyright judgment appeared first on Conviction . ## [Police looking for missing teenager, Thembeka Mqweba](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/22/police-looking-for-missing-teenager-thembeka-mqweba/) _2026-08-22 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By OBAKENG MAJE 22 August 2026 – The police in Taung request the community’s assistance in locating Thembeka Mqweba (19). Mqweba was last seen on 24 July 2026. The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said a search commenced and extensive investigations were conducted around the surrounding area without any positive results. Skalkie said \[…\] ## [How body corporate meetings are chaired and regulated in sectional title schemes](https://www.conviction.co.za/body-corporate-chairperson/) _2026-08-21 · Ashwini Singh · Conviction_ A practical guide to the appointment, powers and legal duties of body corporate chairpersons, and the remedies available when meeting procedures are not followed. The post How body corporate meetings are chaired and regulated in sectional title schemes appeared first on Conviction . ## [Displaced Grade 12 learners face exam uncertainty amid ongoing xenophobic unrest](https://www.conviction.co.za/displaced-matric-exams/) _2026-08-21 · Conviction Staff Reporter · Conviction_ ACTSA and ZEPcc Academy say displaced matric learners still have no confirmed examination pathway days before mock examinations begin. The post Displaced Grade 12 learners face exam uncertainty amid ongoing xenophobic unrest appeared first on Conviction . ## [Company loses R3.5 million claim after its own witness destroys the case](https://www.conviction.co.za/utility-contract-claim/) _2026-08-21 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ A retirement home defeated a R3.5 million claim after the High Court found its manager lacked authority and the plaintiff's own witness undermined the alleged contract. The post Company loses R3.5 million claim after its own witness destroys the case appeared first on Conviction . ## [High Court tells mother of twin sisters to ask judge to enforce school registration order](https://www.conviction.co.za/judge-vele-registration/) _2026-08-21 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ The High Court in Johannesburg has told the mother of twin Grade 12 sisters to return to Acting Judge M Vele if she wants to enforce an earlier order requiring their registration at a private school, after dismissing her urgent contempt application. Judge H Wentzel-Thompson ruled that contempt proceedings were not the appropriate mechanism to \[...\] The post High Court tells mother of twin sisters… ## [Mosenogi calls on municipalities to improve compliance ahead of AFS submission](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/21/mosenogi-calls-on-municipalities-to-improve-compliance-ahead-of-afs-submission/) _2026-08-21 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: The North West MEC for Treasury, Kenetswe Mosenogi By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 21 August 2026 – The North West Provincial Treasury today convened all 22 municipalities in the province to assess their readiness to submit the 2025/26 annual financial statements to the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) by the legislated deadline of 31 August 2026. The \[…\] ## [Masepala o kgala ka bogale tshenyo ya ditshodi](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/21/masepala-o-kgala-ka-bogale-tshenyo-ya-ditshodi/) _2026-08-21 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Ka OBAKENG MAJE 21 Phatwe 2026- Masepala wa selegae wa Kagisano-Molopo o kaile fa o swabisitswe ke go senngwa ga ditshodi (containers) kwa toropong ya Ganyesa. Masepala o tlhalositse fa nngwe ya ditshodi di le 50 tse di neng tsa neelwa bagwebi-potlana, ile ya thubiwa le go senngwa. Sebueledi sa masepala wa Kagisano Molopo, Modisaotsile \[…\] ## [Former Tshwane councillor unlawfully authorised roadside businesses in Mamelodi](https://www.conviction.co.za/mamelodi-businesses/) _2026-08-21 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ The High Court in Pretoria ruled that traders who relied on a councillor’s unlawful permission must leave the K54 road reserve, while the former councillor pays the legal costs. The post Former Tshwane councillor unlawfully authorised roadside businesses in Mamelodi appeared first on Conviction . ## [South Africa can vote out its councils, but it cannot vote out their failures](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/21/south-africa-can-vote-out-its-councils-but-it-cannot-vote-out-their-failures/) _2026-08-21 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: The Chief Director of NWU Business School, Prof Joseph Sekhampu/Supplied By OBAKENG MAJE 21 August 2026 – The Chief Director of NWU Business School, Prof Joseph Sekhampu said South Africa has created a local government system in which some municipalities may have become too failed to fail. Sekhampu said voters can replace councillors and \[…\] ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8hQa5Z5cB0KL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Rhodes University SRC candidate fails to overturn expulsion following LGBTQIA+ posts](https://www.conviction.co.za/rhodes-expulsion/) _2026-08-21 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ A Rhodes University SRC presidential candidate failed to overturn his four-year expulsion after the High Court upheld the university’s disciplinary process. The post Rhodes University SRC candidate fails to overturn expulsion following LGBTQIA+ posts appeared first on Conviction . ## [The truth about estate gate licence scans that everyone is getting wrong](https://www.conviction.co.za/estate-scan-licence/) _2026-08-21 · Guest Writer · Conviction_ A proposed Information Regulator code has renewed questions about whether gated estates may scan driving licences, retain visitor information and justify every item of personal data collected at controlled entrances. The post The truth about estate gate licence scans that everyone is getting wrong appeared first on Conviction . ## [Gertrude Shope’s enduring legacy continues to shape women’s leadership in South Africa](https://www.conviction.co.za/gertrude-shope-womens-leadership/) _2026-08-20 · Dr Lefatshe Moagi · Conviction_ Dr Lefatshe Moagi examines how Gertrude Shope’s legacy continues to inspire women’s leadership, peacebuilding, and the pursuit of gender equality in South Africa. The post Gertrude Shope’s enduring legacy continues to shape women’s leadership in South Africa appeared first on Conviction . ## [South Africa’s violence protection system is failing women despite progressive laws](https://www.conviction.co.za/protection-system-fails-women/) _2026-08-20 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ The Women’s Legal Centre’s 2025 report says South Africa’s violence protection system continues to fail women despite strong legal protections. The post South Africa’s violence protection system is failing women despite progressive laws appeared first on Conviction . ## [City of Cape Town fails to prove fleet coordinator tampered with electricity meter for R1,800](https://www.conviction.co.za/city-fleet-coordinator/) _2026-08-20 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ The City of Cape Town has failed to overturn the reinstatement of a fleet coordinator dismissed in connection with an alleged R1,800 electricity tampering payment. The post City of Cape Town fails to prove fleet coordinator tampered with electricity meter for R1,800 appeared first on Conviction . ## [Late partner’s parents battle surviving partner for household goods inheritance](https://www.conviction.co.za/partner-household-goods/) _2026-08-20 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ A woman left sleeping on the floor cannot immediately recover household goods removed by her late partner’s parents after the High Court clarified the law on suspended restoration orders. The post Late partner’s parents battle surviving partner for household goods inheritance appeared first on Conviction . ## [Metro Police cleared of blame for Hanover Park spaza shop fire that destroyed family’s home](https://www.conviction.co.za/hanover-park-flare-fire/) _2026-08-20 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ A Hanover Park homeowner failed to prove Metro Police caused the fire that destroyed his family home and spaza shop during a lawful raid. The post Metro Police cleared of blame for Hanover Park spaza shop fire that destroyed family’s home appeared first on Conviction . ## [Eastern Cape schools win landmark battle against years of unlawful funding cuts](https://www.conviction.co.za/eastern-cape-school-funding/) _2026-08-20 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ The High Court in Makhanda has declared years of Eastern Cape public school funding cuts unlawful, securing stronger funding protections for thousands of learners. The post Eastern Cape schools win landmark battle against years of unlawful funding cuts appeared first on Conviction . ## [Legal battle erupts over disputed agreement allowing mining at Vlakfontein](https://www.conviction.co.za/vlakfontein-mining-dispute/) _2026-08-20 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ A legal battle over mining at Vlakfontein will move to oral evidence after the High Court found competing versions of a disputed agreement. The post Legal battle erupts over disputed agreement allowing mining at Vlakfontein appeared first on Conviction . ## [Mohono sets clear expectations for North West Education Senior Management](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/20/mohono-sets-clear-expectations-for-north-west-education-senior-management/) _2026-08-20 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By AGISANANG SCUFF 20 August 2026 — The North West MEC for Education, Dr Desbo Mohono has called for a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration and decisive service delivery, declaring that there is no room for complacency in serving the province’s learners and education community. Mohono was addressing the department’s senior management team during her \[…\] ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7RLi2ehdZ67n) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [When a R1 311 monthly levy becomes a R975 138.72 debt nobody can explain](https://www.conviction.co.za/levy-debt/) _2026-08-19 · Des Mojanaga · Conviction_ A legal battle over mining at Vlakfontein will move to oral evidence after the High Court found competing versions of a disputed agreement. The post When a R1 311 monthly levy becomes a R975 138.72 debt nobody can explain appeared first on Conviction . ## [Homeowner fights estate bid to tear down roof and impose R3.7 million penalty](https://www.conviction.co.za/homeowner-demolition-fight/) _2026-08-19 · Kennedy Mudzuli · Conviction_ Mohamed Abdulahi defeated Baronetcy Estate’s bid to force him to demolish part of his roof and pay R3.7 million in penalties. The post Homeowner fights estate bid to tear down roof and impose R3.7 million penalty appeared first on Conviction . ## [Golden Gate takes adventure to new heights with thrilling new mountain zipline](https://www.conviction.co.za/golden-gate-zipline/) _2026-08-19 · Mashudu Sadike · Conviction_ Golden Gate Highlands National Park has launched a seven-cable zipline, adding a new adventure experience to its dinosaurs, hikes and horse rides. The post Golden Gate takes adventure to new heights with thrilling new mountain zipline appeared first on Conviction . ## [Police request your assistance to resolve a murder case](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/19/96184/) _2026-08-19 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By AGISANANG SCUFF 19 August 2026 – The Kimberley Serious Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a murder case following the alleged fatal stabbing of a man (62), on 7 August 2026, at approximately 10:15pm at Samaria Shacks, Kenilworth in Kimberley. It is believed that the person of interest depicted in the photo, can possibly assist \[…\] ## [Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul extends his sincere appreciation to Makatong](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/19/northern-cape-premier-dr-zamani-saul-extends-his-sincere-appreciation-to-makatong/) _2026-08-19 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ ByBAKANG MOKOTO 19 August 2026 – The Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul said following thorough consultations, he decided to accept the resignation of the Northern Cape MEC for Public Works and Roads, Fufe Makatong. Saul extended his sincere appreciation to Makatong for her service to the people of the Northern Cape during her tenure \[…\] ## [North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation condemns unauthorised usage of Mahika Mahikeng logo](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/19/north-west-department-of-arts-culture-sports-and-recreation-condemns-unauthorised-usage-of-mahika-mahikeng-logo/) _2026-08-19 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 19 August 2026 – The North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation (ACSR) said it condemns in the strongest terms the improper and unauthorised use of its intellectual property by any individual, entity or collective. The department said it reserves the right to take appropriate legal action to protect its \[…\] ## [Tlhapi leads NCOP engagement on GD Montshioa Airport overnight](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/19/tlhapi-leads-ncop-engagement-on-gd-montshioa-airport-overnight/) _2026-08-19 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By REGINALD KANYANE 19 August 2026 – The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Virginia Tlhapi has led an National Council of Provinces (NCOP) engagement on oversight of GD Montshioa Airport. Tlhapi, accompanied by Head of the Department, Dr Hans Kekana, said the purpose of the engagement was to present the department’s \[…\] ## [DPWR moves to strengthen institutional capacity through organisational restructuring](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/19/dpwr-moves-to-strengthen-institutional-capacity-through-organisational-restructuring/) _2026-08-19 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By OBAKENG MAJE 19 August 2026 – The North West Department of Public Works and Roads has on Monday, convened a Technical Executive Management Committee to strength it’s institutional capacity following the concurrence of its new structure. The committee discussed the job evaluation process following the Minister of Public Service and Administration’s concurrence with the \[…\] ## [Tlhapi calls on employees to pull together](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/18/tlhapi-calls-on-employees-to-pull-together/) _2026-08-18 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By AGISANANG SCUFF 18 August 2026 – The newly- appointed North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Virginia Tlhapi said unity is strength and calls staff members to pull together inquest of moving the department forward. In her meet and greet meeting with Mahikeng based senior management and staff, Tlhapi said there is \[…\] ## [Mokgweetsi wa sejanaga sa Polo VW o thudile setlhare](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/18/mokgweetsi-wa-sejanaga-sa-polo-vw-o-thudile-setlhare/) _2026-08-18 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Ka OBAKENG MAJE 18 Phatwe 2026 – Mokgweetsi (30) wa sejanaga sa modiri wa Polo Volkswagen o letse a rwaletswe kwa bookelong jwa selegae morago ga go bona dikgobalo. Go begwa fa mokgweetsi o, a latlhegetswe ke taolo ya sejanaga mo tseleng e gaufi le Masimo kwa Extension 6, gaufi le Taung mo bosigong jwa \[…\] ## [Motsumi vows to make NWPL more democratic and accountable](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/18/motsumi-vows-to-make-nwpl-more-democratic-and-accountable/) _2026-08-18 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ Picture: Newly-appointed speaker of North West Provincial Legislature, Viola Motsumi/Supplied By OBAKENG MAJE 18 August 2026 – The former North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi was elected as the new speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) on Tuesday during a special sitting. Motsumi becomes the 8th speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature \[…\] ## [Taung District Hospital doctor suspended for assaulting a cleaner](https://taungdailynews.com/2026/08/18/taung-district-hospital-doctor-suspended-for-assaulting-a-cleaner/) _2026-08-18 · The Guardian · The Guardian_ By OBAKENG MAJE 18 August 2026 – A medical doctor, Kingsley Idugboe who allegedly assaulted a cleaner at Taung District Hospital has been suspended. This comes after the North West Department of Health has finalised its investigation into the matter. On 8 July 2025, Idugboe allegedly assaulted a cleaner, Kegomoditswe Monogwe (58). Monogwe previously \[…\]