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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 and Daily Lotto Plus jackpots for Thursday, 28 May 2026: Daily Lotto: R400 000 Daily Lotto Plus: R100 000 Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 28 May 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: 03, 14, 26, 28, 35. Daily Lotto Plus: 18, 27, 28, 30, 31. 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 8:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.

In the news today, a Magaliesburg spaza shop was caught selling “stolen” government food parcels. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials intercepted a truck said to have been travelling from Malawi into South Africa with a drug consignment worth nearly R1 billion. Furthermore, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos explained why he did not include in-form Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen in the 2026 Fifa World Cup squad. Weather tomorrow: 29 May 2026 The South African Weather Service has not issued severe alerts for Friday, with most provinces set to experience fine and cool to warm weather and morning fog in several regions. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Spaza shop caught selling ‘stolen’ government food parcels Picture: Gallo Images/Ziyaad Douglas Imagine walking into your local spaza, looking to buy everyday essentials, only to find the shelves stocked with food parcels stolen directly from the mouths of the area’s most vulnerable residents. This exact scenario played out in Magaliesburg on Tuesday, when local community members discovered that government-issued food parcels were allegedly being sold illegally at a local tuckshop. The business, located at 578 Vuyani Street, is said to be owned by an Ethiopian national, according to the Department of Social Development. Angry residents quickly gathered outside the premises after noticing the state-labelled groceries on the shelves. CONTINUE READING: Spaza shop caught selling ‘stolen’ government food parcels BMA intercepts truck travelling from Malawi with nearly R1bn drug consignment at Beitbridge Picture: Border Management Authority Law enforcement officials intercepted a truck said to have been travelling from Malawi into South Africa with a drug consignment worth nearly R1 billion on Wednesday. During a stop-and-search operation at Beitbridge, the truck was subjected to a non-intrusive inspection through the cargo scanner, during which suspicious substances were detected. This prompted officials to conduct a physical search of the truck, which lasted approximately 8 hours, the BMA said on Thursday. During the operation, officials discovered a substance identified as methaqualone (ABBA), commonly used in the manufacturing of Mandrax. They confirmed that the truck was loaded with approximately 713 000 grams of the substance. The estimated street value of the consignment is R998 200 000. CONTINUE READING: BMA intercepts truck travelling from Malawi with nearly R1bn drug consignment at Beitbridge Why Bafana are not taking Chiefs goalie Petersen to World Cup Despite a stellar season with Kaizer Chiefs, Brandon Petersen will not be going to the World Cup with Bafana Bafana. Picture: Backpagepix Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why he made the decision not to take in-form Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen to the 2026 Fifa World Cup finals. Petersen has excelled for Chiefs in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign, and Broos confirmed ahead of the Panama friendlies at the end of March that he would have called up the Amakhosi shot-stopper, had he not been injured. The 31-year-old was named in Bafana’s preliminary World Cup squad, but in the end Broos chose Orlando Pirates’ Sipho Chaine and Siwelele’s Ricardo Goss as back-ups to Bafana number one and captain Ronwen Williams. “When we make selection there has to be a certain balance. Do we have height in our selection? Do we have players in good shape? And do we have players who are not with us for the first time? That is the reason Petersen is not with us.” CONTINUE READING: Why Bafana are not taking Chiefs goalie Petersen to World Cup MK party chief whip gets R30 000 bail over extortion and fraud claims Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP The Cape Town Magistrate’s Court has granted R30 000 bail to the MK party’s chief whip, Mmabatho Nthabiseng Mokoena-Zondi, for fraud and extortion charges. She appeared in court on Thursday after she handed herself over to authorities in the morning. According to Zinzi Hani, a spokesperson for the police in the Western Cape, Mokoena-Zondi demanded a portion of the salaries of the party’s parliamentary staff each month for them to remain in their positions. CONTINUE READING: MK party chief whip gets R30 000 bail over extortion and fraud claims ‘How many belongings prove residency?’: Brown Mogotsi’s living arrangements under scrutiny Businessman and alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi appears at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, 28 May2026, for a bail application. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen The state prosecutor and defence remained at odds on Thursday over the residential address of alleged political fixer Oupa ‘Brown’ Mogotsi in his bail application. Mogotsi returned to the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court in connection with allegations that he orchestrated an attempt on his own life. Prosecutor Thami Mpekane read a supplementary affidavit by the investigating officer which reiterated that Mogotsi’s residential address could not be confirmed. CONTINUE READING: ‘How many belongings prove residency?’: Brown Mogotsi’s living arrangements under scrutiny Yesterday’s News recap READ HERE: In case you missed it: 10 of 300 Ghanaians leaving SA legal | Sibanyoni case re-enrolled | Sizwe Dhlomo leaves Kaya 959

Reality TV star Nonku Williams has been loving her new look after recently undergoing a virtual lift procedure. The The Real Housewives of Durban star shared an update with fans a few days after having the treatment done and proudly showed off the early results. A “virtual lift” refers to non-surgical, minimally invasive treatments such as injectables, threads, or laser therapies used to lift sagging skin, restore volume, and contour the face without surgery. The treatment has become increasingly popular among celebrities and beauty lovers who want a refreshed and sculpted appearance without going under the knife. NONKU WILLIAMS SHARES DAY ONE RESULTS Nonku shared her results after day one and told fans that she was already impressed with the outcome. “I wanted to share the results with you, so this is day one after my procedure which I did yesterday. So I did a virtual lift on my sides, to give me that snatched look. What I love about this it just gets better with time. I will be able to see the full results in 2 months. Every single day it keeps on getting better and better,” she said. The reality TV star also opened up about the recovery process and revealed that the swelling and pain were manageable. “I’m still swollen because I’m still not able to chew properly. The pain level is bearable, because all I’m taking is just Panado. I’m still not allowed to sleep on my sides, which is the worst thing because I don’t know how to sleep like this (her back). I have to sleep like this, but I’m just so happy guys. I’m so happy and its so worth it. The pain level, from a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it a 3 or a 4. It is not bad at all,” she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nonku Williams (@nonku_williams) NONKU WILLIAMS RETURNS WITH ANOTHER UPDATE The star later returned with another update after day two and shared that the swelling had already started going down. “Today is day two’s post about my procedure and I just couldn’t wait to get home and share this beautiful video because I cannot get over myself. Look at my chin, look at my cheek bones. The swelling has gone down,” she said. Nonku added that it was only day two and she was already “looking fabulous.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nonku Williams (@nonku_williams) The media personality has never shied away from speaking openly about cosmetic procedures and skincare treatments. This is not the first time she has been honest with fans about the work she has done. Back in September 2025, Nonku openly discussed several procedures and treatments that helped her maintain a youthful appearance. She listed Dermafrac facials, microcurrent treatments, chemical peels, glow drips and supplements, retinol and glutathione creams, Botox, lip enhancements, fillers, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), thread lifts, and fat-dissolving injections. NONKU’S HONESTY AND TRANSPARENCY The television personality also admitted that she previously underwent liposuction on other parts of her body. “Honesty & transparency: I did have liposuction for my arms, back, tummy & thighs, but the face? 100% non-surgical glow! Invest in yourself. Be patient. Trust the process. The right hands will bring out the best in you,” she said.

It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws! Could tonight be your lucky night? Good Luck! 🎉 Dreaming of a big win? The Daily Lotto jackpot is up for grabs, and it’s guaranteed at 400 000, while the new Daily Lotto Plus jackpot stands at R100 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 at or after 21:00. THURSDAY’S DAILY LOTTO NUMBERS 03, 14, 26, 28, 35 THURSDAY’S DAILY LOTTO PLUS NUMBERS 18, 27, 28, 30, 31 Draw date: 28 May 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 and Daily Lotto Plus results for Thursday, 28 May 2026 R100 million Lotto winner collects his prize: Here’s how he plans to spend the money R33-million ABF for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 30 May 2026 WHEN DOES THE DRAW TAKE PLACE? The Daily Lotto draws occur every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, around 21:00 (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 20:30 on the day of a draw. ELIGIBILITY Players must be 18 years old. SUMMARY OF ALL LOTTERY GAMES Monday: Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: 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.

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