Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word.

Groote Schuur Hospital has officially opened its upgraded R200 million Emergency and Trauma Centre, with expanded clinical facilities, specialist equipment and new support services for patients’ families.

Hartbeespoortdam police have arrested four suspects at an apparent drug laboratory, which was uncovered during an intelligence-driven operation on Tuesday. The four suspects, a 39-year-old Zimbabwean national, male, and three females aged between 23 and 29, were found in possession of four firearms – including a rifle and three handguns – at a plot in Scheerpoort, North West. Four suspects arrested at Hartbeespoort plot Police seized four firearms during the operation. Picture: Saps This is after Hartbeespoortdam South African Police Service (Saps) Crime Prevention members received information regarding suspected illegal activities at the property. Saps said in a statement that the suspects have been charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, as well as dealing and manufacturing drugs. They were arrested by Brits Crime Intelligence and Hartbeespoortdam K9 officers after information was forwarded to them for further intelligence gathering and verification. “Upon arrival at the identified address this morning, members found three females and one male. A search of the premises uncovered what appeared to be a drug laboratory, with processed drugs, a drug production mixture and equipment allegedly used in the manufacturing of drugs,” Saps said. The suspects are expected to appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court soon. Ongoing investigation Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams said the police remain committed to dismantling organised crime syndicates involved in manufacturing and distributing drugs. Adams sent a stern warning to criminals that Saps remained resolute and relentless in the fight against crime. Meanwhile, police investigations into the matter continue, as they also work towards determining the value of the seized drugs.

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 Tuesday, 6 October 2026: Daily Lotto: R500 000 Daily Lotto results for 6 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: 06, 10, 14, 15, 18. 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.

A severe hailstorm tore through Masvingo in neighbouring Zimbabwe, damaging homes, vehicles and infrastructure and leaving some families in need of temporary shelter. The storm struck on Monday evening, 5 October, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and large hailstones to parts of the city. I am deeply saddened to hear that our people in Masvingo, in the south-eastern part of Zimbabwe, have been hit by a severe hailstorm.I pray that there have been no fatalities and that the government will move quickly to assist those affected. If you have family or friends in… pic.twitter.com/cyFVR0OwtJ— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) October 5, 2026 Homes and vehicles damaged by severe hailstorm Masvingo City Council said the storm caused extensive damage to homes, private property and critical city infrastructure. Strong winds ripped roofs from some homes, while hail damaged windows, sliding gates, vehicle windscreens and solar panels. Some families were left with their homes exposed to the weather following the storm. The storm also uprooted trees and brought down power infrastructure in parts of Masvingo. Businesses in the city centre were also affected, with broken windows reported at shops and other buildings. Flash flooding was also reported in several parts of the city after the heavy rain. No injuries reported in early assessments Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com, Civil Protection Unit chief director Nathan Nkomo said authorities initially received reports of damage to 60 households. “We received calls that 60 households have been affected. The wind uprooted trees and a car was damaged in the process. No injuries have been recorded so far,” Nkomo said. Authorities continued assessing the damage following the storm. Temporary shelters opened Masvingo City Council opened Mucheke Hall and Rujeko Hall to provide temporary shelter for families whose homes suffered severe damage. The halls are also available for residents to store furniture and other household belongings while assessments continue. Masvingo Mayor Aleck Tabe described the extent of the damage as “significant and deeply distressing”, adding that several families had been left with their homes exposed to the elements. Tabe urged residents to remain cautious and help vulnerable members of the community, including children, older people, people with disabilities and families whose homes suffered severe damage. Masvingo City Council and the Masvingo District Civil Protection Unit continued assessing the affected areas to determine the extent of the damage and the immediate needs of residents.

Police clamped down on unruly behaviour as thousands of minor beach-goers, many of whom were matric learners, descended on Camps Bay, Clifton and surrounding Cape Town beaches over the weekend. According to city officials, five underage individuals were arrested for assault and driving under the influence, while dozens of fines were issued for drinking in public. Over 1000 units of alcohol was confiscated. CLIFTON CHAOS: BOOZE AND BRAWLS TAKE OVER THE BEACH According to reports, close to 4 000 underage youth descended on Clifton’s first through fourth beaches, as well as neighbouring Camps Bay and Maiden Cove, to celebrate the last weekend of the third term school holidays. Much of the crowd were Matric learners who returned to their fourth and final school term this week. Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said that a 16-year-old had been arrested for driving under the influence. Four other minors were arrested for assaulting law enforcement personnel. Twigg added that 64 fines were issued for alcohol-related offences whilst police confiscated around 1 000 units of alcohol. Cape Town City Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason stated that between 3 000 and 4 000 youth descended on the Clifton and surrounding beaches over the weekend. The City was alerted to the planned youth gathering and had implemented a contingency plan that included City Law Enforcement, Metro Police, Traffic Services, and Camps Bay SAPS, who covered several popular beach areas along the Atlantic Seaboard. Take a look at various videos taken over the weekend… View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Feed CPT (@thefeedcpt) @tawana_2zizzyy Part 1 #fyp #chaos #clifton #xybca #beachvibes ♬ original sound – Shan Da baddest @whosthieryy We still had fun #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fypシ #fypnowpleaseシ #southafricatiktok🇿🇦 #clifton ♬ original sound – Uit die blou van onse jemel @whosthieryy We still had fun #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fypシ #fypnowpleaseシ #southafricatiktok🇿🇦 #clifton ♬ original sound – Uit die blou van onse jemel @bontalotours Clifton 4th 3rd Oct, YOU OWE US NOTHING!🔥🥹🌊 #cliftonbeach #students #cputstudent #uwc #beachday ♬ original sound – DJ ASH MATRIC SAFETY Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security for the City of Cape Town J Smith, issues a stern warning to minors and matric learners following the Clifton Beach incidents over the weekend. Smith urged the youth to be responsible during the outdoor social activity. He shared on Facebook: “A little bit of ‘innocent fun’ can sometimes have lasting consequences. Don’t lose sight of the mission. Many matriculants are gathering at our beaches to celebrate reaching this final milestone with their friends. Make those memories ones you can look back on with pride, not regret. “Alcohol is not permitted in our bathing areas. “More importantly, alcohol impairs judgement, slows reaction times and can dramatically increase the risks associated with swimming, driving and other activities. “Every year, too many lives are lost on our roads because of alcohol. So, if you encounter our enforcement officers on the beach and they confiscate alcohol, understand that it is about more than simply enforcing a by-law. It is about protecting you. “You are the leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, parents and citizens who will shape our city and our country tomorrow. We want you to get there”. TEEN PRESUMED DROWNED AT CAMPS BAY Meanwhile, the search continues for a teen boy who was swept out to sea at Camps Bay. The 18-year-old from Mfuleni is presumed to have drowned after he disappeared in the surf in a strong rip current at Glen Beach over the weekend. On Monday, 5 October, city officials confirmed that an 8-year-old had drowned in the Camps Bay tidal pools.

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