South Africa's Constitutional Court has drawn a line in the water. On 14 August, the country's highest court set aside the exploration rights held by Shell and its local partner Impact Africa, blocking their plans to explore for oil and gas along the Wild Coast. The decision ends a five-year legal battle that placed energy development on one side and coastal communities, environmental groups and traditional livelihoods on the other.

Miguel Cardoso demands a mentality shift as Mamelodi Sundowns strive to end their MTN8 drought by defeating Golden Arrows in the upcoming crucial semi-final clash.

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 Thursday, 20 August 2026: Daily Lotto: R450 000 Daily Lotto results for 20 August 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: 05, 13, 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 9pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm.

News today includes just weeks after The Citizen reported on paper shortages at major service delivery centres and telephone lines to the city being down, councillors have warned that broken roads will not be fixed for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, a Sowetan journalist has opened a case of intimidation against suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s ally Stuart James Scharnick, leading to a dramatic arrest outside the Madlanga commission. Furthermore, centre Damian de Allende will become the 10th player in history to earn 100 Test caps for South Africa when the Springboks meet the All Blacks in the opening game of the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Johannesburg on Saturday. Weather tomorrow: 21 August, 2026 The South African Weather Service has warned of extremely high fire danger conditions in parts of the Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape, with fine and warm conditions expected across SA. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Living in Joburg: Paper shortages, phone lines down and now your roads ‘can’t be fixed’ Joburg mayor Dada Morero with members of the mayoral committee and officials from the Johannesburg Roads Agency. Picture: Nigel Sibanda Just weeks after The Citizen reported on paper shortages at major service delivery centres and telephone lines to the city being down, councillors have warned that broken roads will not be fixed for the foreseeable future. All of this is over unpaid service providers as the city battles a mounting debt crisis. Ward 72 councillor Daniel Schay briefed his ward in a circulating video about what he described as a disastrous situation in the City of Joburg. He said he had attended a councillor’s forum with city officials this week, where they were told that the city’s financial problems are affecting service delivery. CONTINUE READING: Living in Joburg: Paper shortages, phone lines down and now your roads ‘can’t be fixed’ Former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa shot dead, police probe murder Aubrey Tsengwa. shot dead on Wednesday night in Joodsekamp. Picture: X/@KnysnaPlett The South African Police Service (Saps) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the killing of the former mayor of Knysna and ANC councillor Aubrey Tsengwa. Tsengwa was shot dead on Wednesday night in Joodsekamp. Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said detectives from the provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit are investigating the killing. CONTINUE READING: Former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa shot dead, police probe murder Sibiya’s ally Scharnick arrested outside Madlanga commission after clash with journalist [VIDEOS] James Stuart Scharnick. Picture: @misumuzi_4/ X A Sowetan journalist has opened a case of intimidation against suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s ally Stuart James Scharnick, leading to a dramatic arrest outside the Madlanga commission. The South African Police Service (Saps) nabbed Scharnick outside Brigitte Mabandla College in Pretoria after he allegedly confronted Herman Moloi during the tea adjournment on Thursday. The journalist was doing his job and taking visuals at the Madlanga commission on the second day of suspended MP and National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams’ testimony. CONTINUE READING: Sibiya’s ally Scharnick arrested outside Madlanga commission after clash with journalist [VIDEOS] Short changed: What’s really stealing our children’s height? A feeding programme provides children with a meal. Picture: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images A child’s height can look like a family trait, a harmless variation or simply “the way children are”. But when a child is too short for their age because their body has not received enough of the right nutrients over time, the problem runs deeper than the measuring tape. Nearly one in three South African children under five (28.8%) is affected by stunting, a severe chronic undernutrition crisis. Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi submitted these figures, which are well above the global average according to WHO, to the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) inquiry into food systems recently. CONTINUE READING: Short changed: What’s really stealing our children’s height? Du Toit to captain Boks in first Test against All Blacks, as De Allende hits 100 Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the Springboks in the first Test against the All Blacks on Saturday. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images Centre Damian de Allende will become the 10th player in history to earn 100 Test caps for South Africa when the Springboks meet the All Blacks in the opening game of the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Johannesburg on Saturday. The teams will clash in the first of four Tests at Ellis Park at 5.10pm. Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the side in the absence of the injured Siya Kolisi. CONTINUE READING: Du Toit to captain Boks in first Test against All Blacks, as De Allende hits 100 Yesterday’s News recap READ HERE: Stolen Saps firearms | DJ Warras murder suspect wanted | ‘Mkhwanazi must explain’ – Fadiel Adams

Eskom has announced a 10-hour electricity supply interruption in Daveyton, as planned maintenance work gets underway on the area’s distribution network. Eskom says the interruption is necessary to carry out essential maintenance on distribution power lines serving the area. The power utility explained that this preventative work forms part of ongoing efforts to maintain the reliability of the network and reduce the risk of unplanned outages in future. Eskom apologised in advance for the inconvenience the maintenance will cause and thanked residents for their cooperation. Areas and times affected by the Eskom The outage will run from 8:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday, 26 August, affecting customers in Hlakwana, Kwena and Mabuya, as well as shops at Sqaureni and Daveyton Mall. Eskom has urged all affected customers to treat electrical appliances and wiring as live at all times during the interruption, warning that supply could be restored without notice before the announced end time. The utility also cautioned that the maintenance schedule could be disrupted by circumstances beyond its control, meaning the outage may not proceed exactly as communicated. How to stay updated and report issues Eskom has encouraged customers to use several official channels to stay informed or report supply-related problems. These include the “MyEskom Customer” self-help app, WhatsApp on 0860037566, and the USSD code *120*37566#. Customers can also access the Alfred chatbot through Eskom’s website or check billing queries online through the Eskom customer portal on weekdays between 08:00 and 16:00. For urgent supply-related enquiries, Eskom’s contact centre remains available 24 hours a day on 08600 37566. The Daveyton maintenance forms part of Eskom’s broader programme across the Gauteng cluster to upgrade and maintain ageing infrastructure, which has repeatedly caused unplanned disruptions for households and businesses in the area. While the scheduled interruption will cause short-term inconvenience, Eskom maintains that this kind of preventative work is essential for improving long-term supply stability. Residents in the affected areas are advised to plan for the outage window, particularly for activities that rely on electricity, and to ensure devices are charged in advance. Businesses at Sqaureni and Daveyton Mall may also need to make contingency arrangements for the duration of the interruption.

Christina Storm – the ex-girlfriend of the late Springbok, James Small – has sparked social media commentary after claiming that she was headed to divorce court. The model, actress and mother-of-three married her current partner, businessman Paul Nel, in 2013. In April, the 52-year-old made an emotional appearance on the KykNET talk show Laataand by Rian, where she spoke about her mental health, rollercoaster relationships and battling substance abuse. CHRISTINA STORM HINTS AT DIVORCE On her Facebook account, Christina Storm shared an unexpected post this week about her relationship status. The fashion model and actress posted photos of her wearing several pairs of stiletto heels. She captioned the post: “Mmmmm… going through my cupboard.. decisions…which ones should I wear to divorce court..?” The post came as a surprise to many of her followers. When one questioned her decision to walk away from her marriage, Christina responded: “The end is nigh”. Christina Storm is married to businessman Paul Nel, the father of her two youngest children. The couple wed in 2013 after a whirlwind romance. They later welcomed two children, a daughter, Evie, and a son, Vince. LOVE FOR JAMES SMALL Christina Storm appears to have deleted all pictures of Paul Nel from her social media accounts. However, she still has plenty of her former love, the late rugby player, James Small, who died in 2019. The model and the “bad boy of rugby” were a high-flying couple in the late 90s, known for their party lifestyle, with allegations of domestic violence, infidelity and substance abuse. She told  Rian van Heerden, of Laataand by Rian in April of their relationship: “We hit each other. We were young punks. I hurt him more than he hurt me. He was the only man who could look after me until the end.” The couple split after the birth of their daughter, Ruby Small, in 2004. Christina added that the late Springbok would “be the only love of my life, forever”. After James Small’s death, Christina Storm spiralled into alcohol abuse and depression. She continued during the interview: “It was awful. It was such a massive loss for my child, and to see my child go through that pain – her father was her best friend. It changed me as a person. I started having panic attacks, and a month later, I ended up in rehab for depression and anxiety.”  The 52-year-old also crashed her car while driving under the influence of alcohol.  She had a month-long stint at an Alcoholics Anonymous programme. She also made headlines a few years ago over concerns about her mental health after she made social media posts alluding to ending her life.

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