African Rainbow Minerals' newly approved Bokoni Project sets a transformative course for PGM production and promises significant returns for shareholders as it revitalises an ambitious mining venture abandoned by predecessors. Discover the details of this multi-billion rand venture set to reshape the landscape of South Africa's mining industry.

Experts say the widespread use of skin-lightening products across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America has become a serious but often overlooked public health concern.

Get the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus 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: Daily Lotto: R520 000 Daily Lotto results for Saturday, 1 August 2026: The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw, usually within 10 minutes. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. Daily Lotto: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00 While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the results. 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. Visit www.nationallottery.co.za and go to the How to Play Daily Lotto section to learn more.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa took the party’s election campaign to the Madibeng region in North West on Saturday, 1 August 2026, using the platform to criticise individuals allegedly avoiding the Madlanga commission on medical grounds. The visit coincided with the start of the final voter registration weekend ahead of the local government elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. Jobs and unemployment take centre stage Addressing residents in Majakaneng, Ramaphosa highlighted job creation as government’s top priority in tackling the country’s high unemployment rate. “Unemployment is the number one problem that we are looking at,” he told the crowd. He pointed to the expanded public works programme (EPWP) as a key intervention, noting that while it would continue, sustained funding remained essential. Ramaphosa also issued a stern warning to public officials involved in corruption, stressing that those who misuse state resources would face consequences. “There are those to come into government with intentions to steal public funds. That’s why we established a commission you have been hearing about. “They are being arrested now. They are in jail,” the president remarked. [WATCH LIVE]ANC President Cde Cyril Ramaphosa Final Voter Registration Weekend,Madibeng-North West ANC – African National Congress (@MYANC) August 1, 2026 “Criminals must be scared because we will go after them and they will be arrested. Even those you are going to vote for on 4 November, our councillors, we don’t want criminals. “We don’t want people who are going to steal money, we want accountable individuals in our society. We will kick out those who don’t have integrity through the door,” he added. The ANC leader called for a shift in how councillors are selected, advocating for greater community involvement rather than relying solely on the party’s branches. “We want you as our society to pick councillors you know, love and trust so that they can stand up for your communities.” Service delivery challenges Ramaphosa emphasised the need for municipalities to prioritise service delivery, including reliable access to water and proper road infrastructure, instead of self-enrichment. He acknowledged improvements in the country’s power situation but noted that some communities still face electricity challenges as result of load reduction. “The problems are going to be fixed.” Illegal mining, a persistent issue in North West, was also highlighted as a priority for government intervention, thus, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) had been deployed to assist the South African Police Service (Saps) in closing mine shafts to prevent zama zamas from engaging in unlawful activities. He stressed that those wishing to engage in artisanal mining must do so legally by obtaining valid permits. “You must get a licence.” Madlanga commission controversy Ramaphosa reaffirmed the role of the Madlanga commission of inquiry in addressing corruption, political interference and criminality within the justice system. “Madlanga doesn’t play games. When you go there and don’t know you story, you will be locked up. “They are frightened now. They are even scared to go there so they continuously end up being hospitalised,” the president said. He added that witnesses were aware that the commission’s chairperson and retired judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga is known for asking probing and incisive questions. The commission has faced delays and controversy due to repeated hospitalisations by key witnesses such former Idac head Andrea Johnson, North West businessman Suliman Carrim and Medicare24 Holdings CEO Mike Van Wyk. The list also includes senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan, who was shot in an alleged hit in Houghton, Johannesburg, on 28 June – three days before he was anticipated to testify. The Citizen previously revealed the extent of his injuries following claims the shooting may have been staged. On social media, the trend of witnesses being hospitalised has been dubbed the “Madlanga Ward“.

The All Blacks are officially in town as part of their series of matches against the Springboks and provincial teams in the coming weeks. For some of the players in the New Zealand team, who share a “great rivalry” with South Africa, it’s more than just history that connects the countries… ALL BLACKS WHO HAVE LINKS TO MZANSI Here are a few current All Blacks players whose paths have crossed with South Africa. Mark Telea’s father, Maleko, hails from Johannesburg. His mother is a Samoan living in New Zealand. Speaking to the media in 2024, Mark said, “Every country has its own culture, so just embrace it. I’m a South African. I’m half South African.” In an interview with his former club, The Blues, he claimed he was a “proud Samoan South African.”  Mark Telea And has South African ancestry from his father and Samoan ancestry from his mother.🤦🏾‍♂️— Sean Mpho Tshwale🇿🇦 (@Sean_tshwale) October 29, 2023 Du’Plessis Kirifi is the son of retired rugby player Jack Kirifi, who was named after former Springbok Morné du Plessis. According to reports, Jack liked the name so much that he added an apostrophe and gave it to his firstborn son! Du’Plessis’s dad once played against Morné in France and befriended him thereafter. Morné – who captained the Springboks to a 1976 win over the All Blacks in South Africa  – was known for his progressive views that challenged Apartheid’s sideline of non-white players, and ban on Māori players from touring South Africa. Fabian Holland was once offered a rugby scholarship to attend Northwood High School in Durban. The Netherlands-born player ultimately chose to attend Christchurch Boys’ High School in New Zealand, which set him on a path to play for the All Blacks. FOR THE LOVE OF SOUTH AFRICA Former All Blacks player Andrew Mehrtens was born in Durban to New Zealander parents temporarily staying in South Africa. Not long after, Mehrtens’ family moved back home. Greg Rawlinson was also born in Durban, but is of South African heritage. He moved to New Zealand in 2002 as an adult. He qualified to play for New Zealand through residency before making the All Blacks. Other All Blacks stars, such as Jonah Lomu and Sonny Bill Williams, are also known for marrying South African women.

It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto draw! Could tonight be your lucky night? Good Luck! 🎉 Dreaming of a big win? The Daily Lotto jackpot is up for grabs, and it’s an estimated R520 000. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. All it takes is a ticket to turn your dreams into reality because, as the saying goes, you’ve got to be in it to win it! 📢 Stay tuned! The winning numbers will be updated below as soon as they’re drawn. SATURDAY’S DAILY LOTTO NUMBERS 16, 21, 23, 24, 25 Draw date: 1 August 2026 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you won? Click here to view past Daily Lotto results and payouts. More recent Lotto draws: The Daily Lotto results for Saturday, 1 August 2026 The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Saturday, 1 August 2026 Find every PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA draw result in South Africa HERE How to play the Daily Lotto in South Africa The Daily Lotto gives players the chance to win cash prizes every day by matching five numbers drawn from a pool of 36. Playing in-store If you are buying a ticket at a lottery retailer: Pick up a betslip at any authorised lottery outlet. Choose five numbers between 1 and 36, or select a Quick Pick option for randomly generated numbers. Each entry costs R3. You can spend up to R150 per ticket and play multiple boards. Select the number of consecutive draws you want to enter, up to a maximum of 10 draws. Leave this section blank if you only want to enter a single draw. Take your completed betslip to the teller and pay for your ticket. Sign the back of your ticket and write down your contact details. This helps protect your winnings if the ticket is lost. Unsigned tickets can be claimed by whoever presents them. Playing online To play online: Register for a lottery account and make a deposit to fund your entries. Select five numbers between 1 and 36, or choose Quick Pick for random numbers. Complete as many boards as you wish to play. Choose whether you want to enter one draw or multiple consecutive draws. Confirm your selections and pay for your entry. WHEN DOES THE DRAW TAKE PLACE? The Daily Lotto draws occur every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, around 20:40 (SA time). HOW TO BUY TICKETS Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national lottery.co.za 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 1207529# for USSD. DID YOU KNOW 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. WHEN DO LOTTERY TICKET SALES CLOSE? If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:40 on draw days. ELIGIBILITY Players must be 18 years old. SUMMARY OF ALL LOTTERY GAMES Monday: Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max Thursday: Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max 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.

Nedbank has appointed Nikos Angelopoulos, formerly MTN Group's CIO, to the same role at the bank.

Eskom recorded a daily energy availability factor of 80.24% on 20 July, its best single day since 20 September 2017.