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The South African
a day ago
- Business
- The South African
The Lotto results for Wednesday, 4 June 2025
It's time for today's Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws. Will you be South Africa's next Lotto multimillionaire? Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 jackpot estimates: Lotto – estimated at R62 million Lotto Plus 1 – estimated at R13 million Lotto Plus 2 – estimated at R8 million If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it. NOTE: The numbers drawn will appear below as soon as they are available at or after 21:00. View the latest version of this page to verify whether the numbers have been updated. Draw Date: 4 June 2025 Lotto Numbers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Bonus Ball: 0 Lotto Plus 1 Numbers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Bonus Ball: 0 Lotto Plus 2 Numbers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Bonus Ball: 0 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you're actually a millionaire? Click here to view past Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 and payouts. The Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday on SABC 2 at 20:56 (SA time) Players buy tickets with their choice of six different numbers between 1 and 52. There is provision for random numbers to be generated automatically for those who do not wish to choose, known as a Quick Pick. When introduced, the Lotto jackpot draw required numbers from 1 to 49. Ithuba Holdings increased the number from 49 to 52 on 30 July 2017. In the draw, six numbered balls are drawn without replacement from a set of 52 balls numbered from 1 to 52. A further Bonus Ball is also drawn, which only affects players who match five numbers. Prizes are awarded to players who match at least three of the six drawn numbers, with prizes increasing for matching more of the drawn numbers. All players who match all six drawn numbers win equal shares of the jackpot. The chance of doing so is 1 in 20,358,520. If four, five, or six balls are matched, the relevant prize is divided equally between all who match that many balls. If no player matches all six numbers, the jackpot rolls over and is added to that of the next Lotto draw. The entry fee to the Lotto draw is set at R5.00 per board. Lotto Plus 1 is exactly the same as Lotto, but gives the player a second chance to win. When buying a Lotto ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the Lotto Plus 1 draw. Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower. Lotto Plus 1 was introduced on 26 November 2003. Lotto Plus 2 is exactly the same as Lotto, but gives the player a third chance to win. When buying a Lotto ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the Lotto Plus 2 draw. Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower. Lotto Plus 2 was introduced on 30 July 2017. Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD. Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts. If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Durban businessman not backing down until City pays nearly half-a-billion owed to him
Durban City hall is the headquaters of eThekwini Municipality. Picture: Willem Phungula Image: Willem Phungula DURBAN businessman and legal advocate Siyabonga Xulu is taking a hardline stance against the eThekwini Municipality, demanding payment of over R413 million due to his company, Solbeth Security and Risk Management Services. Xulu, the owner of the Makhathini Group, which oversees 21 companies, told the Daily News, he will not relent until the city settles what's due to him, which includes over R62 million in interest. Xulu alleged that the municipality refused to pay for the critical security services his company provided to senior officials, including former city manager Sipho Nzuza, dating back to 2019. Now, he is calling on members of the city's Executive Committee (Exco) to intervene and force the city's ANC-IFP-EFF coalition government to act. 'I just want this matter to end now. I want us to find an amicable solution. I'm demanding what is rightfully mine,' said Xulu. 'The city must pay what it owes me. This is a legitimate claim backed by years of services rendered under the city's own instruction. My appeal to Exco is for the councillors to support me because I did the work and I must be paid for that,' he said. On September 8, 2024, Solbeth sent an official demand to Exco requesting the urgent settlement of R413,161,463. It included unpaid invoices and accumulated interest. Xulu said the city ignored the letter, just one of many signs of what he calls 'intentional delay tactics.' According to Xulu, his company was brought in during a period of heightened threats against municipal leadership. He alleged that the then city manager, Nzuza, personally appointed Solbeth to provide close protection and covert security operations for high-ranking officials. These services included sweeping and debugging of offices and homes, installing secret surveillance equipment, and monitoring movements of personnel through advanced systems. 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Xulu claimed that even after the contract lapsed, Nzuza instructed him to continue the work, which he did, for years, believing the city would honor its financial obligations. 'This wasn't casual work,' said Xulu. 'We deployed high-level resources, and expensive technology, and trained personnel to safeguard the lives of municipal leaders. The city knew exactly what we were doing and why. Their refusal to pay now is not only dishonest, it's criminal. That is why we took the matter to court, where the city is also using all the tricks available to delay the matter.' Xulu said the fallout has been devastating for his business. His lawyer, Theyagaraj Chetty of Theyagaraj Chetty Attorneys, told the Daily News that the city is weaponising the legal system, dragging the matter through the courts while relying on public funds, leaving Xulu to cover all legal expenses himself. 'It's a disgrace. The city is using taxpayers' money to fight a man who protected their officials. Meanwhile, my client is left struggling to cover his business and personal expenses,' said Chetty. 'Solbeth is a major company, and what the city has done has had a knock-on effect on his business.' Chetty also slammed the court delays, saying the city benefits from a legal system that cannot offer Xulu timely justice. 'You can't even get a court date soon. That delay plays directly into the city's hands while my client suffers.' Municipal spokesperson Gugu Sisilana defended the city's actions, saying: 'The Municipality is entitled to legally defend itself against unclear claims in order to protect taxpayers' money. Any legal action taken is in the best interests of the public.' But Xulu was unmoved. He insisted that his claim was not only clear, it's fully justified and backed by documentation. 'I have got all the documents to prove that I did work for the city and was authorised to do that. It is a shame because the city officials are benefitting from something they are not paying for. My equipment is there (city).' WhatsApp your views on this story at 071 485 7995 DAILY NEWS
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
R66 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 20 May 2025. Get the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated jackpots for Tuesday, 20 May 2025: PowerBall jackpot: R62 million guaranteed. PowerBall Plus jackpot: R4 million estimated. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Tuesday, 20 May 2025: PowerBall: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. PowerBall Plus: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. The winning PowerBall numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the PowerBall or PowerBall Plus results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which happens at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visit for more information. You can find the historical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto draws here. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? PowerBall entries cost R5 per board including VAT. PowerBall Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play PowerBall on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply). Visit and go to the How to Play section to find out more.
The South African
20-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Here's how much you could win in the PowerBall draws on Tuesday, 20 May 2025
It's nearly time for today's PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Will you be South Africa's next PowerBall multimillionaire? PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpot estimates: PowerBall – estimated at R62 million PowerBall Plus – estimated at R4 million If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it. Did you miss a draw and wonder if you're actually a millionaire? Click here to view past PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and payouts The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws occur every Tuesday and Friday on (channel 194) at 21:00 (SA time). The PowerBall jackpot draw requires players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 50 and one 'PowerBall' number from 1 to 20 for an entry fee of R5.00 per board. The record prize for any lottery game in South Africa came in the PowerBall when one winner scooped an incredible R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019. PowerBall Plus is the same as PowerBall but gives players a second chance to win. When buying a PowerBall ticket, players can pay an extra R2.50 per board to enter the PowerBall Plus draw. Odds are the same, while prizes are usually slightly lower. It was introduced on 28 November 2015 by the National Lottery of South Africa. Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD. Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts. If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Is Morero protecting corrupt officials? — ACDP backs DA's motion of no confidence
The DA said it was shocked to see Helen Botes conducting television interviews as Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the City of Johannesburg, The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) says it will support a proposed motion of no confidence vote against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. The party is the first to publicly come out in support of the DA's proposed motion to remove Morero. Speaking on Sunday, ACDP councillor Norman Mkhonza said Morero had made a number of questionable decisions that have left doubt on his ability to lead. This includes the appointment of former Johannesburg Property Company CEO, Helen Botes as Chief Operating Officer (COO) earlier this year. Botes has been implicated in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) corruption, with damning findings by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) proclamation R23 of 2020. She was also implicated in retired judge Sisi Khampepe's report on the Usindiso building fire in 2023 that killed at least 76 people. Khampepe recommended that the Joburg Property Company's board act against Botes 'for the total disregard of managing the Usindiso building, despite knowledge of its disastrous state of affairs since at least 2019'. The DA later laid culpable homicide charges against her over the matter. The ACDP questions why action has not been taken against Botes, and whether she is being artificially protected. 'We now know that the outgoing executive mayor was behind her promotion, but why, we don't know,' he said. Mkhonza said the position of COO calls for someone with a track record of integrity and professionalism and good ethics. 'Not someone who managed a building where 76 people died in a fire made inevitable by neglect,' Mkhonza said. Will Morero achieve his priorities? Mkhonza said he believed that Morero would also not achieve the targets that he set for himself at his State of the City Address (SOCA). 'On revenue collection: the debtor's book is now sitting at an estimated R62 billion, and he is still speaking about a war room that has not done anything tangible since his inauguration. The city now relies more on loan funding,' he said. DA guns for Dada The DA had cited several reasons for proposing a motion of no confidence against Moero, including the protection of alleged corrupt officials. It also alleged maladministration, unfair service delivery in different communities, and a number of lawsuits facing the municipality. The party's caucus leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, told The Citizen that Morero is complicit in flouting governance laws and attempting to extend the contracts of senior managers who have been in acting positions for more than three months. 'Despite the DA raising concerns in Council, a resolution was passed on 8 May 2025 that attempts to retroactively approve and extend the acting terms of seven senior officials — including the Acting City Manager. These appointments have already exceeded the legal three-month limit and are now without any lawful basis,' he said. ALSO READ: DA lays criminal charges against City of Johannesburg top officials Charges against Botes dropped Responding to the allegations against Botes, the City of Johannesburg said a legal opinion cleared her of all corruption allegations. 'As a result, the JPC Board resolved to drop all the charges against the CEO, in view of the legal advice it had obtained. 'To the best of our knowledge, the letter the JPC Board addressed to the SIU, in 2022, records the JPC Board's considered view on the matter,' the city said. Meanwhile, ANC co-convenor in Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, told reporters at the SOCA that the DA did not have the numbers to eject Morero from his position. It is still not clear on what day the motion against Morero will take place. NOW READ: 'Joburg is in free fall' — Next month could be make or break for Mayor Dada Morero
