The Livingroom Referees won the 2026 Red Bull Box Cart Race in Johannesburg as 57 homemade carts and 22 000 spectators took over Sandton Drive.

The Indian Consulate in Cape Town marked Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary with events at Stellenbosch University and UWC, including a new India Corner and a floral tribute at Gandhi’s bust.

Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated Daily Lotto jackpot for Monday, 5 October 2026: Daily Lotto: R450 000 Daily Lotto results for 5 October 2026: 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. Daily Lotto: 01, 05, 07, 25, 27. 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 9pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.

News today includes the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) faced setbacks in two high-profile corruption matters on Monday, 5 October 2026, with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) shutting down an attempt to challenge the separation of two accused in the VBS Mutual Bank case, while prosecutors provisionally withdrew charges against former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and his co-accused. Meanwhile, Tembisa Hospital tender tycoon figure Hangwani Maumela and the trustees of the MHR Maumela Family Trust have lost a bid to stop the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) from selling his Ferrari SF90 Stradale, clearing the way to dispose of the luxury sports car as part of an ongoing corruption probe. Furthermore, South African motorists are facing another brutal blow at the pumps, with petrol prices set to rocket from Wednesday. Weather tomorrow: 6 October, 2026 South Africa can expect partly cloudy and warm to cool conditions on Tuesday, 6 October, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible over the central, eastern and southern parts of the country. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. NPA dealt double blow as SCA rejects VBS appeal and Phahlane blue lights case is withdrawn The entrance of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Pretoria. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) faced setbacks in two high-profile corruption matters on Monday, 5 October 2026, with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) shutting down an attempt to challenge the separation of two accused in the VBS Mutual Bank case, while prosecutors provisionally withdrew charges against former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and his co-accused. The SCA dismissed the NPA’s application for leave to appeal against a decision allowing former ANC Limpopo treasurer Danny Msiza and former ANC Youth League Limpopo chairperson Kabelo Matsepe to have their trials separated from those of their co-accused in the VBS trial. Msiza and Matsepe are among 13 people facing charges of fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering arising from the collapse of VBS Mutual Bank and the alleged looting of almost R2.3 billion from the institution. CONTINUE READING: NPA dealt double blow as SCA rejects VBS appeal and Phahlane blue lights case is withdrawn AKA and Tibz murder trial: Judge bars live broadcast of witness evidence Five suspects in the AKA-Tibz murder case appear in court. Picture: Supplied The trial of seven men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane began in the Durban High Court on Monday, with all of the accused pleading not guilty. Judge Nomfundo Sipunzi ruled that witness testimony may not be broadcast. The directive, issued in the matter of the State versus Lindokuhle Mkhwanazi and six others, said the court recognised the importance of free expression and open justice. CONTINUE READING: AKA and Tibz murder trial: Judge bars live broadcast of witness evidence Hangwani Maumela’s bid to halt Ferrari sale fails The SIU has been authorised to sell a Ferrari SF90 Stradale linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela for at least R9.5 million, with the proceeds to be preserved in an interest-bearing account. Picture: SIU Tembisa Hospital tender tycoon figure Hangwani Maumela and the trustees of the MHR Maumela Family Trust have lost a bid to stop the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) from selling his Ferrari SF90 Stradale, clearing the way to dispose of the luxury sports car as part of an ongoing corruption probe. The High Court dismissed the urgent application, finding that a previous Special Tribunal order authorising the sale was not automatically suspended by the appeal proceedings. The court also found that the applicants had failed to show a clear legal right to halt the sale or prove they would suffer irreparable harm. CONTINUE READING: Hangwani Maumela’s bid to halt Ferrari sale fails What the High Court order in the Blue Mbombo and Thami Ndlala case actually says Blue Mbombo and Thami Ndlala. Picture: Instagram, X, @blue_mbombo A public and confusing clash between media personality Blue Mbombo and businessman Thami Ndlala dominated social media at the weekend and landed in the Gauteng High Court. In a statement released on Friday, 2 October, Mbombo claimed that Ndlala had subjected her to death threats, verbal abuse and emotional torment for several months. She also alleged that he hired people to intimidate her and directed threats at her child. A well-placed source close to the matter told The Citizen that she opened a case with the South African Police Service and that an interim protection order had been granted against him. This was confirmed through paperwork seen by The Citizen. CONTINUE READING: What the High Court order in the Blue Mbombo and Thami Ndlala case actually says Record petrol and diesel prices in October: Here’s what you’ll pay Picture: iStock South African motorists are facing another brutal blow at the pumps, with petrol prices set to rocket from Wednesday. The record prices are expected to put households under severe pressure and perhaps prompt motorists with petrol-guzzling cars to reconsider more fuel-efficient or electric vehicles. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced that 93-octane petrol will increase by R3.12 cents per litre, and 95-octane petrol by R3.33. CONTINUE READING: Record petrol and diesel prices in October: Here’s what you’ll pay Yesterday’s News recap READ HERE: Bheki Cele faces possible prosecution | ANCYL slams AfriForum over Mbalula prosecution | R750m spent on boreholes

The principal of Roosevelt High School in Johannesburg has published a stern open letter condemning the disastrous events that took place at the school’s recent Matric Dance. The event – held at the upmarket Avianto Hotel – was cut short after pupils arrived under the influence of alcohol and drugs, threatened staff with firearms and left the venue in an “unacceptable condition”. ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CONDEMNS DRUNK, DRUGGED GRADE 12 LEARNERS  In a lengthy open letter posted on the school’s official Facebook page, Roosevelt High School principal Cristèl Venter expressed her shock and disappointment at the behaviour of some learners who attended the Matric Dance at the Avianto Hotel in Muldersdrift. Venter had initially skipped the event due to illness, but had been called in to intervene after things took a turn for the worse. Venter revealed that learners had arrived under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and had threatened staff with firearms during their rowdy procession and reckless driving into the venue. Intoxicated learners became violently ill, vomiting all over the five-star venue. The principal decided to cut short the Matric Dance in a bid to de-escalate the deteriorating situation, but was met with contempt and verbal abuse from parents, who angrily confronted school staff. She shared: “In my 19 years at Roosevelt High School, I cannot recall another evening in which I apologised as many times as I did that night…to venue personnel, to staff, and to some learners who had done absolutely nothing wrong”. The principal vowed to launch an investigation and disciplinary proceedings into the event, vowing to take action against individuals “lawfully, fairly and in accordance with due process” “Where misconduct is established, there will be accountability. Venter urged parents to enforce “manners, boundaries, respect for other people and understanding that actions have consequences” She added, “The behaviour witnessed and reported last night will not become normal at Roosevelt High School. We can and must do better”. CALLS FOR STRICT REGULATION OVER MATRIC DANCES On the Facebook page, Roosevelt High School reposted a video by podcaster Penuel Mlostshwa, who weighed in on the school’s disastrous Matric Dance. Mlotshwa urged South African schools and parents to regulate Matric Dance events, curbing unnecessary expenditure and financial pressure on parents. He shared: “There is a lot of pressure on kids and their parents to buy very expensive clothing, and sadly, this now becomes a show off” Penuel proposed that grade 12 learners enjoy a farewell event on school premises, during school hours, and wearing school uniforms.  “No fancy cars or parades”, he added.

Snenhlanhla Mthembu, the owner of Nenezane Hair Studios, announced via Instagram on 1 October 2026 that her popular establishment is officially making the move to Johannesburg. The Durban-based salon has attracted “amazing women” over the years, including celebrities such as Mawhoo, Sithelo Shozi, and Ntando Duma, who have trusted the brand for premium wig installations. NENEZANE HAIR STUDIOS IS MOVING TO JOBURG The salon will officially unplug its hairdryers and tongs on 25 November 2026, marking a brand-new chapter in Johannesburg from 1 December 2026. The move to the City of Gold ushers in growth for the business, which has enjoyed a successful five-year run in Durban. Snenhlanhla expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all her clients for their unwavering support and trust throughout the years. “For the past 5 years since I started this journey of wig installations, you have been my rock. You supported me when I had nothing; you never left my side; you referred your sisters, your friends, your mothers to me,” she wrote. “You trusted me with your crowns, you celebrated my wins with me, and you lifted me on my hard days. Because of you, Nenezane Hair Studios became what it is today,” she added. FROM DURBAN TO JOBURG For Snenhlanhla, Durban isn’t merely a place of business; it is also home. Therefore, it is not easy to simply pack up and leave, considering the invaluable connections she has forged there. However, the move also presents an uncertain yet exciting future, one she hopes God will guide her through. “Leaving Durban is not easy. I have built so much more than a business here. I have built a family,” she wrote. She added, “I have met the most amazing women and will forever cherish every appointment, every laugh, every conversation we had in my chair.” “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, your loyalty, and your support. I will never take it for granted,” she continued. “As I move to Johannesburg, I am moving to start a brand-new chapter. 1 am scared, but I am hopeful that I will go and make the most of this opportunity. I am praying that God goes before me and opens doors for me in Joburg just like He did for me here in Durban,” she added. GOOD NEWS FOR DURBAN CLIENTS Luckily for her beloved clients in Durban, the relocation is not the end of Snenhlanhla’s services, as they can still order wigs online, and she will take bookings whenever she is in the city.

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