Reflecting on the promises made by President Ramaphosa in 2019, the writer examines the state of the Investigative Directorate Against Corruption and the urgent need for accountability and renewal.

In a heartfelt tribute, Jenner reflects on the profound impact her mother had on her life and family.

Guests attend the unveiling of what is believed to be the world’s largest handmade scarf chandelier at Hyde Park Corner in Johannesburg, 15 July 2026, as the shopping centre launched the Yarn by Design Expo in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Secret Scarves Shh… campaign by 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day. The installation, created by the Gauteng KnitWits, highlights the nationwide initiative encouraging people to knit, crochet and donate handmade scarves and blankets to those in need ahead of Nelson Mandela Day on July 18. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Vusi Moyo of South Africa during the South African national men’s rugby team training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on July 15, 2026 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images) March and March Movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma addresses hundreds of supporters during a protest demonstration in Pinetown, south of Durban on July 16, 2026. The group is calling for tougher action against illegal immigration and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. Organisers also urged the government and officials from the Department of Home Affairs to expedite the processing of identity documents for an estimated four million South Africans who they say remain without official Identity Documents. The protest comes amid broader national debates over border security, law enforcement and South Africa’s immigration policies. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) Commuters walking with a scooter wade through a flooded road following heavy rain in Kathmandu on July 16, 2026. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP) General views during the demolition of illegal structures at Marble towers on July 15, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The City of Johannesburg is demolishing illegal structures at Marble Towers in line with a Johannesburg High Court order. This operation forms part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enforce by-laws, restore compliance, improve public safety, and reclaim public spaces in the inner city. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) Kosovar artist Alkent Pozhegu puts the finish touches to a mosaic on the ground, made with grain and seeds, and depicting Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) and Spain’s forward #19 Lamine Yamal, in the town of Gjakova on July 16, 2026. Thousands of kilometres away from New York, where the Argentina and Spain football teams will compete for the World Cup title, in the western city of Gjakova, Alkent Pozhegu has made a mosaic depicting the two forward stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP) People gather in front of thousands of lanterns on display during the Mitama Matsuri, one of the capital’s largest summer “obon” festivals, at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) Demonstrators, including members of Operation Dudula and other civil society groups, march through Hillbrow on July 16, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The group demanded the removal of undocumented foreign nationals and stricter enforcement of local employment laws. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius) This aerial photograph shows people walking through a maze in a cornfield on July 16, 2026 in Soultz, eastern France. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) Spectators sit in a makeshift pool of water as the pack of riders (peloton) cycles past during the 11th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 161,3 km between Vichy and Nevers in central France, on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) Attendees wave traditionnal Bayonne festival red scarfs as they gather before the Town Hall during the opening ceremony of the “Fetes de Bayonne” (Bayonne Festival) in Bayonne, south-western France on July 15, 2026. The Bayonne Festival runs from July 15 to July 19, 2026. (Photo by Gaizka IROZ / AFP) People look out from the CN Tower as smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario blankets the city, causing poor air quality, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 15, 2026. Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday, the Swiss firm IQAir said, as Canadian authorities urged people to stay indoors. Toronto edged out New Delhi and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa as wildfire smoke turned the skies a hazy yellowish-grey in Canada’s largest city. (Photo by Cole BURSTON / AFP) An Argentina supporter with blue-and-white face paint gestures as fans celebrate Argentina’s victory over England following the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final football match near the Obelisk in Buenos Aires on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) MORE PICTURES: Joburg Ballet brings The Bacchae to life in African-inspired production

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, 16 July 2026: Daily Lotto: R450 000 Daily Lotto results for 16 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: 03, 12, 25, 28, 32. 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.

Eskom has informed customers in Sandton of a planned electricity supply interruption to allow for maintenance on the distribution network. The power utility says the outage will run from 6:00 to 18:00 on Sunday, 19 July, giving technicians a full day to complete the necessary work on distribution power lines in the area. Affected suburbs listed by Eskom The interruption will affect customers in Benmore Gardens, Hurlingham, parts of Morningside, Parkmore, parts of Sandhurst, Sandown and Strathavon. Eskom has urged residents in these areas to plan around the extended outage window and to treat all electrical appliances as live at all times during the disruption, as a safety precaution against unexpected reconnection. The utility apologised for any inconvenience the maintenance work may cause, adding that the interruption is necessary to keep the distribution network functioning reliably. Eskom also cautioned that the planned work could be affected by circumstances beyond its control, meaning the maintenance may not go ahead exactly as communicated if unforeseen issues arise. How to stay updated Residents wanting further information or wishing to report supply-related issues can contact Eskom through several channels. These include the “MyEskom Customer” self-help app, WhatsApp on 0860037566, or the Alfred chatbot via Alfred.Eskom.co.za/chatroom. Bill-related queries can be checked online at csonline.Eskom.co.za between 8:00 and 16:00 on weekdays, while the contact centre remains available around the clock on 08600 37566 for supply-related enquiries.

Public schools will reopen for Term 3 on Tuesday, 21 July, according to the 2026 Calendar for Public Schools published in the Government Gazette. The term runs for 10 weeks and closes on 23 September, giving pupils 47 school days in total, minus one public holiday that falls within the term. Term 3 follows a mid-year break that pupils and teachers will have used to prepare for the second half of the academic year. The Department of Basic Education structures the calendar to balance teaching time with rest periods, ensuring schools meet the required number of instructional days while still allowing pupils adequate holiday time between terms. What falls within the school term Families should note that Heritage Day, observed on 24 September, falls just after the term ends, meaning pupils will already be on holiday by the time the public holiday arrives. Within the term itself, National Women’s Day on 9 August and an additional public holiday on 10 August will interrupt the school week, giving pupils a short midweek break roughly three weeks before the term concludes. Parents planning family time, medical appointments or travel should factor these dates in early, as attendance remains compulsory outside of the confirmed holiday periods. Planning ahead for the rest of the year Once Term 3 ends on 23 September, pupils will enjoy a short break before returning for the fourth and final term of the year, which opens on 6 October and runs until 9 or 11 December, depending on the specific school’s administrative arrangements. The Department of Basic Education has structured the year to total 43 weeks of school time, comprising 200 to 204 actual school days once public holidays and administrative days are accounted for.

Prosus is set to pocket about €2.1-billion from the sale of its remaining stake in Delivery Hero to Uber.

Frontier labs have backed Demis Hassabis’s call for a self-regulator, but critics warn it hands Washington the off-switch.