Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in our simple daily news update. News today includes as the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Pretoria has rejected the plea deal entered into by Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and…
A total of R13.5 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 1 July 2026. Get the Lotto and Lotto Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen,…
A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 1 July 2026. Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. A man tosses his dog into the water at the dog-friendly section of Montrose Beach on June 30, 2026 in Chicago,…
Defeat ended Congo’s fairytale run on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Monique Bingham is being honoured in South Africa for her deep connection with house music. House music icon Monique Bingham is receiving a major award that celebrates her decades of soulful music enjoyed around the world. For thousands of South…
Michael Beaumont had previously accused former DA leader Tony Leon of having a hand in removing Herman Mashaba as Johannesburg mayor. DA defector and ActionSA national chair Michael Beaumont has publicly challenged Resolve Communications Executive Director Tony Leon. Beaumont penned…
The jackpot cascaded for the first time ever and created three new multi-millionaires. Three players bagged R45 733 457.30 each from last night’s PowerBall XTRA draw. This win marks Sizekhaya’s first-ever jackpot cascade, in line with their initial promise to…
‘The move remains subject to Mofokeng passing a medical examination and finalising personal terms with the Belgian Pro League side,’ said the Buccaneers. Orlando Pirates have confirmed that they have agreed to sell Relebohile Mofokeng to Belgian side Union St…
According to Marizanne Kapp, South Africa were only “at 60%” in the group stages of the T20 World Cup. Having reached the play-offs, the Proteas are confident that their best cricket still lies ahead of them at the Women’s T20…