Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup

Argentina’s Lionel ,messi Argentina named their 26-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday, with Lionel Messi set to lead the defending champions ​at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The ‌38-year-old Inter Miami forward will play in his sixth World Cup, extending his national record, while Emiliano Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Rodrigo…

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Godongwana pressures councillors over municipal shortfall

Minister Godongwana meeting with councillors at the Ditsobotla Local Municipality Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the Lichtenburg-based Ditsobotla Local Municipality should not depend on national government to turn things around. Godongwana officially handed over the revised financial recovery plan to the municipality’s council on Friday. The national government took over the running of the municipality…

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Seven communities sign beneficiation agreement with SANParks

South African National Parks (SANParks) Chief Executive Officer, Hapiloe Sello Seven communities have signed a beneficiation scheme agreement with SANParks at Skukuza Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga. This follows negotiations that started a decade ago between SANParks and representatives of the previously dispossessed landowners. Jubilation filled the Nombolo Mdluli Hall at Skukuza Rest…

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Local operations stable despite looming changes: Shell

A petrol station in Soweto, South Africa, on March,11, 2009. Shell Downstream South Africa has assured the public that its local operations remain stable, despite looming changes. Country chair Aluwani Museisi gave an update following global supply disruptions triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The energy giant is reportedly in advanced talks to…

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President Ramaphosa receives second Madlanga report, will study it

President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will study the second interim report he has received from the Madlanga Commission. The commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the justice system, handed over the latest report to Ramaphosa, on Friday. The commission was established by President Ramaphosa in July 2025. The…

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KZN authorities maintain high alert over planned shutdown

RTI KZN Spokesperson Sindi Msimang KwaZulu-Natal authorities remain on high alert on Saturday morning amid fears of potential disruptions linked to a planned national shutdown. KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) spokesperson Sindi Msimang says law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring key economic routes, including the busy N2 and N3 corridors, with officers on standby to…

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Madlanga Commission hands over second interim report to Ramaphosa

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Madlanga Commission, in a statement late on Friday night, has confirmed that it has submitted its second interim report to President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Commission, which is tasked with investigating allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system, is expected to traverse a number of themes…

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ATM pushes for neutral chairperson for Impeachment Committee

ATM Parliamentary leader Vuyo Zungula. The African Transformation Movement (ATM) says it plans to engage with opposition parties to encourage them to elect a chairperson for the Impeachment Committee who is not an African National Congress (ANC) member. The committee is scheduled to have its first meeting on Monday, where representatives from various political parties will elect…

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