Check the PowerBall results on The South African website

Everything you need to know before tonight's PowerBall draw, from ticket prices and cutoff times to where to watch and how to play.

Vanished without a trace: What happened to Milano Jayson Tlali?

Two-year-old Milano Jayson Tlali disappeared without a trace from the Wemmer Pan Lake in Johannesburg last month. Here's what we know...

The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Friday, 17 July 2026 (WATCH)

Today's PowerBall jackpot stands at an estimated R23 million, while the PowerBall XTRA offers an estimated R13 million.

In case you missed it: Did Gwarube lie? | African Bank could cut 1 200 jobs | Judge denies wife requested maintenance amount

Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 17 July 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

How geographical names preserve Mandela's legacy

Behind every officially approved geographical name is a process of research.

How South African youth are making a difference this Mandela Month

First look at Children of Blood & Bone: Costumes spark more drama for Tomi Adeyemi adaptation

The first official images from Gina Prince-Bythewood's highly anticipated adaptation of Children of Blood Bone have been released, but the project is overshadowed by drama.

Algeria battles intense wildfires amid heatwave

Algeria continues to battle intense wildfires amid high temperatures, with authorities saying they have mobilised significant resources to fight them.

Messi, Lamine Yamal's baby photo goes viral ahead of their meeting in the WC final

The baby in the photo â which has now gone viral â was none other than Lamine Yamal, the Spanish wunderkind who at 16 was showing such promise that he was already being compared to the greats of the sport.

Ellis names final Banyana Banyana squad for 2026 WAFCON

The Banyana Banyana squad for the 2026 WAFCON taking place in Morocco has been announced.

Festive atmosphere grips Limpopo as initiates return home

Families and community members gathered in their masses to welcome the initiates.

Hitmen jailed for life over murder of former Centlec CEO

RIP | West Indies great Garry Sobers dies aged 89

Cricket in the 20th century was littered with great players, but by universal consent two stand head and shoulders above the rest Australian batsman Donald Bradman and West Indian all-rounder Garry Sobers, who has died aged 89. A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers,

Rich African club appoints Rulani Mokwena

Rulani Mokwena has landed one of the biggest jobs in African football after agreeing to take charge of CAF Champions League winners Pyramids FC.

Free State confirms eight new foot and mouth disease cases

Officials has urged the farming community to continue reporting any suspected cases.

Gugulethu Civic Hall to host City of Cape Town services next week

Young South African dancers shine at Walt Disney World, winning world championship titles

Two SANDF Members Die After Falling Into Abandoned Mine Shaft During Illegal Mining Operation

Two members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have lost their lives after falling into an abandoned mine shaft during an operation targeting illegal mining in Roodepoort on Friday morning. Police said the soldiers were taking part in Operation Prosper when the fatal incident occurred. The members were reportedly chasing suspected illegal miners The post Two SANDF Members Die After Falling Into Abandoned Mine Shaft During Illegal Mining Operation appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

'It's real': Mbokazi's agent breaks silence on transfer speculation

Mbekezeli Mbokazi's impressive World Cup campaign has put him on the radar of several European clubs. Agent confirms talks with scouts.

Two women found guilty of defrauding widow in elaborate romance scam

The convicted pair formed part of a syndicate that manipulated a widow into transferring more than R500 000 through an online relationship.