Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

A R470 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 12 August 2026.

Why the AI gold rush may be smaller than Eskom hopes

South Africa's biggest data centre operator expects renewables to cover more than half its consumption by the end of 2027.

Durban businessman's human trafficking, kidnapping case postponed

The suspect has previously been implicated in allegations before Madlanga and the Ad Hoc Committee

Zimbabwe president sends condolences following ferry accident

Mnangagwa has sent condolence to the families of at least 44 people who died after a ferry capsized.

ATM questions ConCourt ruling in Ramaphosa's interdict

ATM is disappointment with the ConCourt's dismissal of its application on the Phala Phala matter.

Witness P asks Madlanga Commission to hear drug gang operation testimony behind closed doors

The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Today's Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R11 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R1 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R3 million.

SA men dress in women's clothing, chant historic rallying cry in viral clip – WATCH

A group of South African men dressed in women's clothing and marched through a KFC parking lot, chanting a historic rallying cry in solidarity.

'A quantum leap forward': New ETA system flags thousands of fraudulent visa applications

The digital system uses biometric checks and automated risk analysis to scrutinise travellers before they enter South Africa.

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Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 12 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 [WATCH]

A total of R15 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 12 August 2026.

Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

Colombia earthquake survivor gives son a birthday to remember

Largo hoped his daughter, 32-year-old Daniela, had simply been delayed on the bus ride home.

Eskom to implement a 13-hour power outage in Gauteng on Thursday

Residents in parts of Gauteng face a lengthy blackout this week as Eskom carries out essential maintenance work on distribution lines.

WEATHER: SA braces for bitter cold, rain and icy conditions

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Delays in housing project in NW leaves beneficiaries without homes

The R69 million incomplete housing project has been left abandoned for years

7 000 in N Cape not paid social grants due to compliance issues

A few thousand Northern Cape social grant beneficiaries were not paid their social grants last week

Lusikisiki massacre accused says he was forced to shoot the victims

Accused number two in the Lusikisiki massacre trial has been cross-examined.

Kaizer Chiefs starting XI: Petersen keeps his place, Phili starts

Kaizer Chiefs will play their first league home against Sekhukhune United who are coached by their former co-coach.

Europe swelters through record heat as drought and wildfires intensify

Western Europe has endured its hottest June-July period on record, with extreme heat, drought and wildfires gripping parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The WMO says the warming climate is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, longer and more widespread.