thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:15:00

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.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:16:57

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.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:57:53

'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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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00

In case you missed it: Phala Phala: No ConCourt appeal | ANC blames DA for Joburg collapse | Why men still favoured at work in 2026?

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

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:20:00

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.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:15:26

Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:37:32

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.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:24:40

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.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:45:37

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.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:44:54

Delays in housing project in NW leaves beneficiaries without homes

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

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:11:13

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

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:13:52

Lusikisiki massacre accused says he was forced to shoot the victims

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

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:45:31

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.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:07:42

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.

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africanews.com

@africanews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:10:37

Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema expected to win upcoming vote

14 candidates are throwing their hats in the ring to become Zambiaâ s next president in the upcoming election. Among them is main opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, seeking to defeat president Hakainde Hichilema.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:45:31

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.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:30:00

24 hours in pictures, 12 August 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:49:38

ANC asks voters for another chance

The African National Congress (ANC) has asked the electorate to give them another chance.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:03:29

ActionSA flags R400m transport facility left idle in Johannesburg

The party says it has exhausted council channels and wants the Public Protector to intervene.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:22:30

Ramaphosa lauds the new Electronic Travel Authorisation system

The first traveller from China was visibly happy with the service in just less than two minutes.