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A person stands amid the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey building in Caraballeda, Venezuela, on July 20, 2026, following the June 24 earthquakes. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP) Senior Crime Intelligence Officer Colonel Ismail Dawood appears at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on July 21, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is reported that Dawood faces charges of intimidation and extortion involving approximately R3.5 million. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) A man sits on his donkey as he transports straw on a hot day near Bizerte on July 21, 2026. Tunisia has been experiencing a heatwave for a week, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees celsius as people endure the ordeal of daily water and electricity cuts. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) Spain’s midfielder Rodri holds their trophy as Spain’s players parade onboard an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on July 20, 2026, one day after the national football team won their second World Cup title following a 1-0 victory against Argentina. Spain’s World Cup winners come back home to a heroes’ welcome in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) General views of the Montrose Mega City housing project in Randfontein, Rand West City Local Municipality, west of Johannesburg, 21 July 2026. The Gauteng government has spent R11 billion on the project, which was launched in 2017 to help address the province’s housing crisis. However, it has continued to deteriorate into a derelict symbol of alleged mismanagement and neglect by the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS). Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen Dr Penuell Maduna (former Justice department minister) testifies at the Khampepe Commission Of Inquiry at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre on July 21, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The inquiry was established to investigate allegations of political interference in the investigations of apartheid era crimes. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle) Two men dive from a bridge into the Canal Saint-Martin during summer in Paris on July 20, 2026. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) A reporter approaches Larry the Cat before Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first cabinet meeting, on July 21, 2026 in London, England. Andy Burnham appointed key members of his cabinet yesterday evening after becoming Prime Minister earlier in the day. He has pledged to decentralise power via “No 10 North, provide immediate cost of living “Breathing Space” and to end rough sleeping across England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Heavy machinery clears the rubble from a building in Srifa on July 21, 2026, after the Lebanese army deployed to the southern town. The Lebanese president was to meet with his US counterpart in Washington on July 21, as Beirut’s military moved into an area of the south under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah. Lebanon is under pressure to prove that it can and will disarm the Iran-backed militant group, which Israel has set as a precondition for ending its occupation in southern Lebanon. (Photo by MAHMOUD ZAYYAT / AFP) A motorist parks his bike in front of a wall mural along the street in Tehran on July 21, 2026. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on July 21 they hit US military targets including air defence systems in Bahrain and Kuwait, state news agency IRNA reported. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) An aerial view taken on July 20, 2026 shows a maze in a corn field showing Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) and US President Donald Trump as young children playing with a ball which is meant to represent Earth, at the Hof Luenemann farm in Selm, western Germany. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) An Egyptian boy flies a kite from the rooftop of his home opposite Sultan Qaytbay’s funerary complex during the inauguration of the mausoleum’s restored dome in Cairo on July 20, 2026. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe team’s Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel cycles to the finish line of the 16th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 26 km between Évian-les-Bains and Thonon-les-Bains in the French Alps, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) The UAE Air Force Fursan Al Emarat Display Team flying Hongdu L-15s perform during the Farnborough International Air Show 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre on July 20, 2026 in Farnborough, England. Farnborough International Airshow 2026 hosts leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation and defence industries. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images) A Taliban security personnel stands guard as he burns drugs in Daman district, in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province on July 20, 2026. (Photo by Sanaullah SEIAM / AFP) MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 20 July 2026

Personal dedication, integrity and a team-first mentality are the things that set the world U20 champions, the Junior Springboks, apart from other teams, according to captain Siphosethu Mnebelele. The hooker was speaking at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday after the team arrived back from their triumphant U20 World Championship campaign in Georgia. There, the baby Boks beat Uruguay, Georgia and Wales in the group stage, before tough clashes against England and France in the semi-final and final, respectively. There were no perfect performances, although their 104-7 win over Uruguay was the most impressive. The group was tested after the late withdrawal of regular captain Riley Norton, flyhalf Vusi Moyo and utility back Jaco Williams, who were selected to play for the Springboks. Meanwhile, utility back Zekhethelo Siyaya was injured playing for SA A against Zimbabwe, and flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed missed two games due to a ban from a red card received during that match. Junior Springboks focus on themselves “Something the coach always speaks to us about is leading yourself as a player and ensuring that, whether you are sitting in meetings or on the field, you are doing what you have to do,” Mnebelele said. “You are not focused on what someone else is doing wrong or what the group can get better at. “By leading yourself, you know what to do on the field and can focus on your job and do it as best you can. I think that is probably what sets us apart from other teams. Everyone in their position knew what their jobs were and they worked hard at their jobs.” Junior Springbok captain Siphosethu Mnebelele with the World U20 Championship trophy at OR Tambo International Airport. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images Mnebelele said the Junior Springboks also shared a connection and love for each other that many sides did not. “This year we had a more connected group, not that last year’s group wasn’t,” he said of the 2025 title winners. “But this year’s group felt a bit more connected because most of us had played together at SA U18 and Craven Week. It played a big part in getting us to where we are.” Mnebelele’s sister was among the fans welcoming the Junior Springboks at the airport. “I do play for my family and I am really glad we could deliver the result, win the tournament and make them proud. As well as the rest of the country,” the team captain added. “I am sure my parents are proud.”

Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature: Fine and cool but warm in extreme north. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Moderate DID YOU KNOW Where does Gauteng rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 18 178 square kilometres. Where does Gauteng rank in population among South Africa’s provinces? Gauteng is the biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 16 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Gauteng? The administrative capital of the province is Johannesburg, which is situated at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E. Mpumalanga Temperature: Morning fog over the central parts, otherwise fine and cool to warm. DID YOU KNOW Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? Mpumalanga is the second smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 76 495 square kilometres. Where does Mpumalanga rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? Mpumalanga is the sixth most populous, with an estimated 4.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Mpumalanga? The capital and largest city in the province is Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit), which is situated at 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E. The daily weather forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Limpopo Temperature: Morning fog in places, otherwise fine and cool to warm. DID YOU KNOW Where does Limpopo rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? Limpopo is the fifth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 125 754 square kilometres. Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? Limpopo is the fifth most populous, with an estimated 5.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Limpopo? The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, which is situated at 23°54′00″S 29°27′00″E. North West Temperature: Fine and cool to warm. DID YOU KNOW Where does the North West rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The North West is the sixth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 104 882 square kilometres. Where does the North West rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The North West is the seventh most populous, with an estimated 4.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the North West? Its capital is Mahikeng (formerly known as Mafikeng), which is situated at 25°51′56″S 25°38′37″E. Free State Temperature: Fine and cool. DID YOU KNOW Where does the Free State rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Free State is the third largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 825 square kilometres. Where does the Free State rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Free State is the second smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 2.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Free State? Formerly known as the Orange Free State, its capital and biggest city is Bloemfontein, South Africa’s judicial capital. It is situated at 29°07′S 26°13′E. Northern Cape Temperature: Morning fog patches over the interior, otherwise fine to partly cloudy and cool to warm. Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate northeasterly in the morning, otherwise moderate northwesterly, becoming fresh towards the evening. DID YOU KNOW Where does the Northern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Northern Cape is the largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 372 889 square kilometres. Where does the Northern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Northern Cape is the smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 1.3 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Northern Cape? Its capital is Kimberley, which is situated at 28°44′18″S 24°45′50″E. Western Cape Temperature: Cloudy along the south and western interior, with fog patches in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and cool but fine in the north-east. Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate northerly, but fresh to strong north-westerly along the southwest. It will be south-westerly along the south. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very High DID YOU KNOW Where does the Western Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Western Cape is the fourth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 449 square kilometres. Where does the Western Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Western Cape is the third most populous, with an estimated 7.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Western Cape? The capital city is Cape Town, which is situated at 33°55′31″S 18°25′26″E. Eastern Cape The Western half: Fine and cool to warm. The Western half – wind: The wind along the coast will be light and variable at first, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly. The Eastern half: Fine and cool to warm. The Eastern half-wind: The wind along the coast will be light and variable, becoming moderate to fresh north-easterly in the morning, but south-westerly from the south in the afternoon. DID YOU KNOW Where does the Eastern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Eastern Cape is the second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 168 966 square kilometres. Where does the Eastern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Eastern Cape is the fourth biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 6.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Eastern Cape? Its capital is Bhisho, which is situated at 32°50′58″S 27°26′17″E. KwaZulu-Natal Temperature: Morning fog over the interior, otherwise fine to partly cloudy and cool to warm. Wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate easterly to northerly, becoming fresh at times in the afternoon. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very High Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? KwaZulu-Natal is the seventh largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 94 361 square kilometres. Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populous, with an estimated 11.5 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal? The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, which is situated at 29°37′S 30°23′E. WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected in places over the Enoch Mgijima, Intsika Yethu and Emalahleni local municipalities in the Eastern Cape. ADVISORIES NIL Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service

Tuesday night’s PowerBall draw carries an estimated R30 million jackpot, after nobody matched last Friday’s numbers and the prize rolled over. PowerBall Xtra follows the same pattern, rolling over to an estimated R17 million. The draw takes place at 21:00, broadcast live on e.tv and SABC, with ticket sales closing at 20:40. How to play tonight’s PowerBall The PowerBall costs R10 per board. Players match five numbers from a pool of 50, plus a PowerBall number from 1 to 16, either self-selected or via Quick Pick. Adding PowerBall Xtra costs an extra R5 per board, giving a second shot at winning from the same numbers. Why tonight’s jackpot has grown to R30 million Friday’s PowerBall draw carried a R23 million jackpot. However, no ticket matched all five numbers plus the PowerBall. As a result, that rolled the prize over, pushing tonight’s jackpot up to its estimated R30 million. PowerBall Xtra saw the same result, rolling from R13 million to R17 million. Where to buy your PowerBall tickets Tickets are available at authorised National Lottery retailers, on the National Lottery website and app, or via USSD by dialling 1207529#. If you’re playing PowerBall tonight through a banking app, Capitec, FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, TymeBank and African Bank all let you select numbers or Quick Pick directly from your phone before the cutoff. Winners of R50 000 or more receive free trauma counselling and financial advice, and all National Lottery winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner’s account. Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. Verify all results at the National Lottery website. Are you planning on playing the PowerBall tonight? Tell us in the comments section below … The South African is the first to deliver PowerBall results. Check back tonight for the results.

Higher education minister Buti Manamela has referred governance concerns at the MICT Seta for assessment.

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