Springboks past and present rave about Brüssow-esqe breakdown bandit Paul de Villiers

Bakkies Botha and Kwagga Smith have both praised Paul de Villiers as the Springboks' most exciting new breakdown bandit in years.

Treasury defends decision to withhold funding from 69 municipalities

National Treasury says this a temporary move that is aimed at instilling fiscal discipline.

The Daily Lotto results for Friday, 17 July 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R500 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Friday, 17 July 2026 [WATCH]

R36 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for 17 July 2026.

Daily Lotto results: Friday, 17 July 2026

A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 17 July 2026.

Venice protests greet US Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht

Fertitta, a billionaire businessman appointed by Trump, is touring the Italian peninsula.

DA takes Nelson Mandela Bay electricity tariffs to court

The DA says the public was not consulted regarding the electricity tariffs.

Khan discharged from hospital, moved to undisclosed destination

Major-General Feroz Khan's family says he will undergo rehabilitation.

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