WATCH: ATM's Vuyo Zungula outlines party's local election vision on The Movement

Join Vuyo Zungula on The Movement podcast as he highlights the importance of tackling corruption and improving local governance.

24 hours in pictures, 5 August 2026

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

Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides

Thereâ s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration

As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

Cape Town to implement an 8-hour power outage on Saturday

The city of Cape Town has confirmed maintenance work that will leave residents in the dark for the better part of the night.

Langelihle Phili's jersey number at Kaizer Chiefs revealed?

Phili was signed by Kaizer Chiefs earlier this week after long negotiations, and it appears he has been allocated a new jersey number.

2026/27 MTN8 cash prizes confirmed

The 2026/27 MTN8 was launched in Johannesburg on Wednesday, with R10 million awaiting the champions.

Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 5 August 2026.

El Niño could push 49 million more people into hunger: Why SA should pay attention

Why Fadiel Adams was absent from key Parliament meeting

Parliament has implemented Fadiel Adams' 20 sitting-day suspension, keeping the NCC leader out of key debates and committee meetings.

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

Today's Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R7.5 million, while the Lotto Plus 1 offers R5 million and the Lotto 5 Max, R1.5 million.

Inside Teko Modise's After Dark celebration: All black, caviar and candlelight at Solo [PICS]

Freckle Eyewear closed out its "Shades in the City" campaign with an intimate after-dark celebration at Sandton's Solo Restaurant.

In case you missed it: Mkhwanazi, 4 others arrested | R31m World Cup spending | Shebeshxt denied bail

Catch up on the biggest stories this Wednesday, 5 August 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 [WATCH]

A total of R14 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 5 August 2026.

Malawi President travels to South Africa after wave of Malawian returns

Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has travelled to South Africa on a private visit following a wave of Malawian citizens returning home.

Weather: Cold front and cut-off low set to batter parts of South Africa

Wondering what the weather will be like this Thursday– Here's the outlook for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West.

Aussie T20 skipper Marsh the latest big-name player to join SA20

The fifth edition of the T20 competition is scheduled to start in mid-January.

Leon Schuster meets with Gayton, promises exciting news [video]

Leon Schuster appeared in good spirits after meeting with Minister Gayton McKenzie, who has teased news about the comedian.

Teenage African World Cup star to complete R2 billion Real Madrid move

What a player!

BREAKING: Impeachment committee to request Ramaphosa

Parliament's Section 89 impeachment committee has taken its next step by requesting President Cyril Ramaphosa's appearance.