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The Citizen
2 hours ago
- General
- The Citizen
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
A total of R35 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 16 July 2025. Get the Lotto and Lotto Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated Lotto and Lotto jackpots for Wednesday, 16 July 2025: Lotto: R6 million R6 million Lotto Plus 1: R27 million R27 million Lotto Plus 2: R2 million Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Wednesday, 16 July 2025: Lotto: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Bonus: 00. Lotto Plus 1: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Bonus: 00. Lotto Plus 2: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Bonus: 00. The winning Lotto 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 results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. For more details and to verify the PowerBall results, visit the National Lottery website. When do South African National Lottery ticket sales close? Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which takes place 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 Lotto? Lotto entries cost R5 per board including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play Lotto on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply).
The Citizen
2 hours ago
- General
- The Citizen
Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Tonight's jackpot is R550 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 16 July 2025. Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen. Daily Lotto results for 16 July 2025: The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit the National Lottery website. How to play Daily Lotto in SA? If you are buying a ticket in-store: Pick up a betslip in any lottery store. Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick. Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards. Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw. Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket. Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize. If you are playing online: Set up a lottery account here and make a deposit to pay for tickets. Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select 'Quick Pick' to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play. Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws. Confirm and pay for your entry. What time is the Daily Lotto draw? The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm. Is there a winner every day? Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers. Visit
The Citizen
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Nay Maps to host Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards this weekend
The awards are named after Simon Mabhunu Sabela, South Africa's first black film director. Former Uzalo actor Nkosinathi Maphalala, popularly known as Nay Maps, has been announced as the host of this year's Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards. 'I was chosen to host these awards and I was excited to do so as I believe in hosting such events that celebrate, acknowledge and honour the talent we have as a country and as a province,' Maphalala told The Citizen. The 12th edition of the awards will be held this Saturday at the Durban ICC. The awards are named after legendary South African actor and filmmaker, Simon Mabhunu Sabela. ALSO READ: Gayton McKenzie: 'Sustainable, long-term employment for most artists remains implausible' Simon Mabhunu Sabela an inspiration Despite Sabela's death more than three decades ago in 1994, the actor and film director left a lasting legacy in South African television and film. Sabela is South Africa's first black film director. He directed films like Ikati Elimnyama, renowned South African comedy film Ngaka, which starred Somizi Mhlongo's father, Ndaba Mhlongo. He also directed the 1975 film u'Deliwe, which starred Nonhle Thema's mother, Cynthia Shange. Sabela also has a long and successful career as an actor, being involved in more than 34 movies, both nationally and internationally. 'I am aware of uMkhulu Simon Sabela and the work he has done to contribute to this industry,' Maphalala said. 'He is South Africa's first black director and this is quite significant as a young black actor and creative because this serves as an inspiration and reminder that we are great and capable of great things.' Echoing Maphalala, chairperson of the board at the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, Dr Sibusiso Ndebele, said the awards honour the pioneer that Sabela was. 'The Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards honour the legacy of a true pioneer in South African film, reminding us of the power of storytelling to inspire, challenge, and uplift,' Ndebele said. ALSO READ: 'Umjolo' dominates Simon Mabhunu Sabela film and TV awards The awards The awards celebrate KwaZulu-Natal's (KZN) ever-evolving film and television industry. 'With my roots and origins being from Bergville KZN, this is a true testament of how talented and blessed we are as a Zulu nation and how we as a nation have contributed immensely to the history of South Africa and Africa as a continent at large,' Maphalala said. Nominees for the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards were announced in June. Among the standout nominations was the Umjolo series of films on Netflix South Africa, which received eight nominations. 'Umjolo', which is a slang word for dating, was the theme throughout the four films that Netflix released in four months. The four films are: Umjolo: The Gone Girl, Umjolo: Day Ones, Umjolo: My Beginning, My End and Umjolo: There is No Cure. Actor Nkanyiso Makhanya, who featured in Umjolo: My Beginning, My End, is nominated in the Best Actor in a film category. The Best Actor category is the one which Maphalala is looking forward to the most. Maphalala, who is also a singer, said he could serenade the audience this weekend. 'It's not even me branching out because music has always been a part of who I am. So, who knows, I might just serenade you this coming weekend, but you will just have to be there to witness it,' said the actor. NOW READ: 'I am not a boy anymore': Mpumelelo Mseleku pays lobola
The Citizen
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘I am not a boy anymore': Mpumelelo Mseleku pays lobola
Mpumelelo also explained why he was unable to pay lobola for his long-time girlfriend, Tirelo Kale, first. Reality TV star Mpumelelo Mseleku is overjoyed after finally paying lobola for one of his girlfriends, Amahle Mgazi. 'Now I will not be underestimated. I am not a boy anymore; I am a man,' Mpumelelo said proudly in the latest episode of Izingane Zes'thembu. Mpumelelo, the son of polygamist and businessman Musa Mseleku, has three children with his girlfriend Tirelo Kale and his ex-girlfriend Vuyokazi Nciweni. He introduced Amahle in the latest season of Izingane Zes'thembu, which premiered in May this year. ALSO READ: 'Not a polygamist, just impregnating girls': Viewers on Mpumelelo Mseleku Mpumelelo Mseleku: 'I wanted to have MaKale as the first wife' Mpumelelo revealed that he initially wanted Tirelo to be his first wife, but said her family was delaying the process. 'I wanted to have MaKale [Tirelo] as the first wife. But my problem is that the Kale family doesn't want to start the negotiation process. I can't let this burden me. 'It should be something that they work out as a family in their own time. I want to build my home. I can't wait for them,' he said. Meanwhile, on the show, Tirelo said she was no longer ready to become Mpumelelo's wife. 'I was ready, but not anymore… Seeing that he didn't tell me he was going to ask for Amahle's hand in marriage, he must not pay lobola for me. I have already sent my family a message,' she said. Tirelo also hinted at trouble in paradise during an interview with The Citizen a few weeks ago. 'I don't know. There's a lot of ngena phuma [coming and going]. Maybe I'll just go,' she said, speaking about her future with Mpumelelo. READ MORE: Q&A with Tirelo and Mpumelelo Mseleku: Parenthood, engagement rumours and 'Izingane Zes'thembu' S3
The Citizen
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
‘Where's the proof?': Calls for Ntshavheni to answer for coup claims
Ramaphosa absorbed the intelligence portfolio into his office after the 2021 unrest. The MK party is demanding proof about an alleged coup that has been foiled by the South African government. This comes after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told parliament on Tuesday that the country's intelligence services managed to prevent a number of coup attempts, the latest being two weeks ago. MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela told The Citizen on Wednesday that the minister must provide evidence to back her claims. 'She must tell us who, what and where. She has already told the public, now she must give us details and stop politicking,' he said. Is state security still functional? Despite Ntshavheni's praise of the country's intelligence services, Ndhlela said they are dysfunctional. 'If they have been closing on coups, why did they fail to prevent the July unrests four years ago?' he asked. Ndhlela criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for absorbing the intelligence portfolio into the office of the Presidency. Efforts to discredit Mkhwanazi? ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba also dismissed Ntshavheni's claims. 'This is nonsense. We do not have time for this. This is the first time we are hearing of it and I think this is just a plan to discredit [KZN police commissioner] Lt Gen Mkhwanazi,' he said. ALSO READ: Ntshavheni assures SA is safe after detected potential coup risk Mkhwanazi made several allegations against top police officials, including Minister Senzo Mchunu, accusing them of political interference and collusion with alleged criminal syndicates. During a parliamentary meeting on Wednesday, National Coloured Congress member Fadiel Adams described Mkhwanazi's allegations as a threat to the country. 'He had what looked like an armed militia behind him. That was a threat to this country. 'He was trying to incite policemen to take action in the event of whatever it is he knows is coming,' he speculated. 'Very low risk' of a coup Political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast told The Citizen that Ntshavheni's comments have the potential to alarm the public. 'She should not have said that. There are things that you are privy to as a leader of a cluster. 'If there is a threat, I think she should have kept the public at bay about that. We do not want to agitate people to pursue that agenda,' he said. Breakfast said the intelligence service in the country had been weaponised in party politics. 'The intelligence apparatus has always been, and maybe still is, used in the factional battles of the ANC,' he said. Another political analyst, Theo Neethling, said he was surprised by Ntshavheni's remarks. 'I can only say that the possibility of a coup in South Africa has always been regarded by analysts as a matter of very low risk – unlike what we've seen in recent years, for example, in West Africa. This announcement therefore comes as a complete surprise and even a shock,' he said. Neethling said the announcement comes at a time when the police are in deep trouble. 'In addition, allegations of corruption and misconduct against ANC members and top police officials hang like a dark cloud in the air, creating major uncertainty about our national security,' he said. NOW READ: Leave and a commission don't make Mchunu immune from prosecution, parliament hears
