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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Young Dundee High hockey star is looking for sponsorship to represent South Africa in the Netherlands
Young Dundee High hockey star is looking for sponsorship to represent South Africa in the Netherlands Local hockey star Celiwe Zibula is calling on the community for support as she prepares to take her passion for the sport to the international stage. The Dundee High School learner is one of only 13 players selected to represent South Africa in the Netherlands from October 5 to 13, an opportunity she describes as a dream come true. 'I'm incredibly excited to share this journey and represent my community with pride,' said the dedicated athlete. 'Hockey has always been my passion and this tour is a chance to grow, learn and compete at a high level.' Zibula is appealing to individuals, businesses and organisations for sponsorship to help cover the cost of the tour, which totals R67,490 (excluding visa fees). Anyone interested in sponsoring Zibula can contribute to: account number – 62406256174; bank – FNB; account type – cheque. For more information or to offer support, Zibula can be contacted directly on 078 510 4826. HAVE YOUR SAY: Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram or email us at Add us on WhatsApp 071 277 1394. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 23 May 2025
R73 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 23 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 Friday, 23 May 2025: PowerBall jackpot: R67 million guaranteed. PowerBall Plus jackpot: R6 million estimated. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Friday, 23 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
23-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Here's how much you could win in the PowerBall draws on Friday, 23 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 R67 million PowerBall Plus – estimated at R6 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.
IOL News
01-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
MK Party topples ANC again in its heartland, looking ahead to 2026 local polls
The EFF, once a contender, captured a mere 1%, a steep fall from its previous 14% mark. The IFP finished runners-up with with 30% of the votes, the ANC—once the clear front-runner—suffered a sharp decline in support and only secured 27% of the votes, down from 66% in the 2021 local government elections. This latest by-election victory for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), led by former president Jacob Zuma was achieved yesterday, with the MKP's candidate, Lindani Xhakaza, drawing 42% of the votes polled. THE ANC's long-standing grip on Ward 18 in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, has been broken. Speaking to the Daily News following his victory, Xhakaza thanked the residents who voted for him. 'I am happy that the people of my ward chose me to lead them. I promise to work with them to make our community a great place to live,' he said. As Mandeni native, Xhakaza listed tackling crime as his top priority in the rural-semi-urban town, located about 110 kilometers north of Durban. Mandeni, under the iLembe District Municipality, is plagued with high unemployment. Once a thriving hub, thanks to the Isithebe Industrial Area that was home to a number of textile-related business, however, many of those operations have since shut down, and left residents in economic distress. The Isithebe district was an area once torn by ANC-IFP violence during the turbulent 1980s and 1990s. Analysts say the ANC's internal divisions have contributed to its decline. Independent political analyst Thobani Zikalala said, 'The ANC is facing an existential and legitimacy crisis. Jacob Zuma is exploiting this by steering the MKP as a political alternative.' Since its formation in December 2023, the MKP has rapidly gained ground. It now holds control of six wards, five in KZN and one in the North West. The KZN wins were notched up in strategic locations including Richmond, KwaDukuza, and eThekwini. Victory in Mandeni is expected to further boost the MKP's campaign ahead of the 2026 local elections, where the party harbours hopes to pocket power in major municipalities, including eThekwini, which is currently governed by a coalition including the ANC, IFP, EFF, and smaller parties. eThekwini boasts a staggering budget of R67 billion. Wednesday's Mandeni win was not without controversy. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) confirmed the suspension of a presiding officer, who was accused of leaving a voting station to charge a device, leading to accusations of vote rigging made by both the ANC and MKP. KZN Provincial Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga confirmed a probe was underway. 'Initial findings suggest the device was not adequately charged. We are committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process,' she said. The IEC has recently come under increased scrutiny, with another official in Pietermaritzburg facing charges related to alleged rigging during last year's general elections. Despite its electoral breakthrough, securing 58 seats in the National Assembly and 37 in the KZN legislature, the MKP's representatives are not included in the provincial government. Instead, a Government of Provincial Unity was formed, which included the ANC, IFP, DA, and NFP, mirroring the national GNU arrangement. The Mandeni by-election became necessary after the of ANC councillor Phendukani Mabhida. The race drew national attention, with senior leaders from all major parties, including the MKP's Bongani Baloyi and John Hlophe, IFP's Velenkosini Hlabisa, and the ANC's provincial heavyweights, campaigning intensely in the region. While the ANC initially alleged foul play regarding the Mandeni result, they eventually accepted defeat. The ANC said in a statement: 'The outcome may not have been what we hoped for, we continue to draw lessons in situations in order to rebuild and renew. The ANC salutes every volunteer, voter and supporter who stood with us in this campaign.' The IFP also accepted defeat, and thanked its volunteers and voters. 'The IFP in the province encourages its ward 18 candidate and member Mr Nkosiyapha Wiseman 'Sgqoko' Zulu, to never stop working for the people of Mandeni, KwaSithebe, but to continue doing good for the community and waving the IFP flag,' read the IFP's statement. DAILY NEWS
IOL News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Another high-stakes by-election in KZN
A FIERCE political showdown is expected in KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow as rival political parties gear-up to contest the Ward 18 of Mandeni, northern KZN, by-election. The contest will see the ANC, uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), IFP, and the EFF, battling for control of the ward that was previously governed by the ANC. The MKP, buoyed by its recent electoral successes, is aiming to unseat the ANC. The once-dominant ANC, which has traditionally held sway in the area, will face strong challenges from opposition parties seeking to capitalise on shifting voter sentiments. Representing the ANC will be Sanele Khulekani Mathonsi, who hopes to ensure his party's continued control of the ward. The IFP has fielded Nkosiyapha Wiseman Zulu, while Mthokozisi Mathunjwa will carry the EFF's banner. The MKP has placed its hopes on Lindani Xhakaza as it continues its campaign to expand its influence across the province. This by-election was triggered by the vacancy left following the death of former ANC councillor Phendukani Mabhida earlier this year. The race is particularly significant for the MKP, led by former president Jacob Zuma, which recently made headlines with a surprise victory over the DA in eThekwini, the only metro in KZN, boasting a budget of R67 billion. Earlier this month, MKP's Mandla 'Jomo' Biyela clinched Ward 110 in eThekwini with 38.92% of the vote, narrowly defeating the DA by just 22 votes. That win marked the MKP's first seat in eThekwini. The ward, which includes Phoenix, Umhlanga, and parts of Durban, had been vacated after the DA removed its councillor. The DA saw its support dip from 44% to 38%, while the ANC's share plummeted from 38% to 15%. The Ward 110 win followed the MKP's earlier by-election victories in Richmond and KwaDukuza, where it also managed to snatch wards from the ANC. Bongani Baloyi, the MKP's national head of elections, said the party's growing success reflected increasing public confidence. 'This is a clear sign that the MKP is building momentum to govern municipalities outright, without relying on coalitions,' he told Inside Metro. DAILY NEWS
