Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain.

Argentina beat England 2-1 to meat Spain in the Final

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 Wednesday, 15 July 2026: Daily Lotto: R450 000 Daily Lotto results for 15 July 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: 09, 10, 29, 31, 36. 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.

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Orlando Pirates may have already secured seven new signings this transfer window, but the Buccaneers could still strengthen their squad before the new season gets underway. After winning the MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup and Nedbank Cup last season, Pirates are aiming even higher in the 2026/27 campaign, with a serious challenge for the CAF Champions League expected to be among their priorities. The Soweto giants are currently in Spain for their pre-season camp, where they have already played their opening friendly against Spanish side Córdoba. Despite their busy recruitment drive, Orlando Pirates could still be in the market for a striker. Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Peter Shalulile would represent an ideal addition given the club’s need for a proven goalscorer. The Namibian international has spent the past decade dominating South African football and remains one of the PSL’s most prolific strikers. Although the 32-year-old is entering the latter stages of his career, he still possesses the quality and experience to perform at the highest level for at least another two or three seasons. His movement, finishing and winning mentality could provide Pirates with the cutting edge they have been missing upfront. However, the Buccaneers may already have an internal solution. Boitumelo Radiopane made a strong impression by getting on the scoresheet against Córdoba and could stake his claim for a regular first-team role if he continues to impress during pre-season. Orlando Pirates to sign more players Pirates could also strengthen out wide following Relebohile Mofokeng’s departure. TS Galaxy winger Seluleko Mahlambi enjoyed an impressive campaign last season and has emerged as a player capable of filling the void left by the talented youngster. With the transfer window still open, Orlando Pirates could yet add further quality as they look to build a squad capable of competing on all fronts both domestically and in Africa Who should they sign?

The South African reported on a proposed move to fortnightly SASSA payments, sparking mixed reactions from beneficiaries on social media. Some were cautiously optimistic that a change in payment frequency could ease month-to-month cash flow struggles. Sharon Schroeder was among those hopefuls, writing: “Hi all, I think the fourth night is going to work well, it’s going to make a big difference in our pockets.” Petition pushes for a higher fortnightly figure For several commenters, the conversation quickly moved beyond frequency and onto amount, with some referencing organised action already underway. Lainey Curtis pointed to a petition and planned demonstrations, writing: “Can government start off with R3500 a fortnight in good faith. This is with marching for. I’ve already signed the petition. Please encourage others to sign as well.” Skhumbuso Krens echoed the figure while framing it as life-changing: “I agree with that FORTNIGHTLY can change our lives really R2500 fortnight.” Hanri Venter’s comment carried a more urgent, exasperated tone, reflecting the pressure many beneficiaries say they’re under: “Just give us what you would be able to live on. We can’t go on like this!!!!” Together, these comments suggest that for a portion of beneficiaries, the fortnightly proposal is only worth backing if it comes with a meaningfully higher total payout. Sceptics say the math doesn’t change Not all beneficiaries were convinced that restructuring payment timing solves the underlying problem. Tersea Olivier was blunt in her scepticism: “Still won’t make a difference, it still adds up to R2400 pm”, a reminder that, regardless of how often the money arrives, the total monthly amount remains unchanged for many recipients. The split reaction across the thread shows beneficiaries remain divided, not over whether change is needed, but over whether adjusting payment frequency, without also raising the total amount, offers any real relief at all. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant survey If you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you. Take part in our survey and stand a chance to win R2 000. Your responses help us tell the stories that matter.

Starlink has 10 000 satellites and a six-year head-start, yet rival Amazon Leo may beat it to market in South Africa.

Herotel will distribute Amazon Leo satellite broadband in South Africa - sidestepping the licensing trap snaring rival Starlink.