The World Meteorological Organization warns of a strong El Niño developing, likely to persist until November, raising concerns over extreme weather and agricultural impacts in South Africa.

A British-Zimbabwean man wanted in the United Kingdom over the alleged murders of his wife and two daughters is expected to appear in a South African court after being arrested in Johannesburg. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was tracked down during a joint SAPS and Interpol operation following an international manhunt.

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In the news today, the contest for control of the City of Johannesburg is heating up, with ANC veteran Frank Chikane reportedly emerging as a leading contender for the party’s mayoral nomination, while the DA’s Helen Zille mounts a legal challenge against the metro’s financial decisions. Meanwhile, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has rejected calls for Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to apologise to Nigerians, insisting her earlier remarks about drug dens had been misrepresented. Furthermore, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has warned that more people could experience severe financial and mental health consequences linked to gambling addiction due to South Africa’s booming sports betting industry, accelerated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Weather tomorrow: 13 July 2026 South Africa will see one severe weather warning on Monday, with the South African Weather Service (Saws) forecasting a yellow level 1 warning for severe thunderstorms over most of Mpumalanga, alongside partly cloudy, cool conditions across much of the country, though fog, frost and scattered showers are expected in parts of the country. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Race for Johannesburg mayor post intensifies as Zille targets city’s budget ANC veteran Frank Chikane at OR Tambo Leadership School in Johannesburg on 6 June 2023. Picture: Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle The contest for control of the City of Johannesburg is heating up, with ANC veteran Frank Chikane reportedly emerging as a leading contender for the party’s mayoral nomination, while the DA’s Helen Zille mounts a legal challenge against the metro’s financial decisions. Chikane is understood to be at the top of the ANC’s shortlist following internal interviews that included current Joburg mayor Dada Morero and his deputy, Loyiso Masuku. His apparent lead comes after former ANC MP Jabu Moleketi refused to avail himself for nomination. CONTINUE READING: Race for Johannesburg mayor post intensifies as Zille targets city’s budget Kubayi hits back at foreign journalist, says Ntshavheni ‘never said all Nigerians are drug dealers’ Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has rejected calls for Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to apologise to Nigerians, insisting her earlier remarks about drug dens had been misrepresented. Kubayi said this during a heated exchange with a Nigerian journalist at an Interministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration press conference held at Tshedimosetso House in Pretoria on Sunday. Earlier this month, Ntshavheni addressed a Cabinet briefing, during which she answered questions about compensation for foreign nationals and migrants who had abandoned informal or legally acquired property. CONTINUE READING: Kubayi hits back at foreign journalist, says Ntshavheni ‘never said all Nigerians are drug dealers’ World Cup gambling sparks more suicidal thoughts in SA as debt and addiction bite Picture: iStock The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has warned that more people could experience severe financial and mental health consequences linked to gambling addiction due to South Africa’s booming sports betting industry, accelerated by the 2026 Fifa World Cup. According to SARGF, sports betting now accounts for 70% of the country’s gambling market, with the month-long football tournament likely to trigger a spike in betting through mobile apps, live in-play wagering and aggressive marketing campaigns. CONTINUE READING: World Cup gambling sparks more suicidal thoughts in SA as debt and addiction bite KZN gripped by violence: One dead, multiple injured, and mystery body discovered Picture: iStock A series of violent incidents across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) over the weekend has left several people injured, one man dead, and another body discovered under suspicious circumstances. Two members of the same family were injured during a shooting at a tavern in Thandanani, opposite Trenance Park, on Saturday night, 11 July 2026. CONTINUE READING: KZN gripped by violence: One dead, multiple injured, and mystery body discovered Connie Chiume’s daughter asks for donations National Treasury briefed the media on the decision to withhold equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities. Picture: GCIS Actress and drama teacher Nothando Mabuza, the daughter of late veteran actress Connie Chiume, is seeking donations to help fund her studies in Los Angeles. Mabuza has launched a crowdfunding campaign that aims to raise R150 000 through BackaBuddy. At the time of publication, the campaign had raised R300. CONTINUE READING: Connie Chiume’s daughter asks for donations Yesterday’s News recap READ HERE: In case you missed it: Buckets of human organs | Jayden Adams dies | ANC’s ‘poor leadership’

It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto draw! Could tonight be your lucky night? Good Luck! 🎉 Dreaming of a big win? The Daily Lotto jackpot is up for grabs, and it’s an estimated R300 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. SUNDAY’S DAILY LOTTO NUMBERS 00, 00, 00, 00, 00 Draw date: 12 July 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 results for Sunday, 12 July 2026 The Daily Lotto results for Saturday, 11 July 2026 The Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max results for Saturday, 11 July 2026 (WATCH) How to play the Daily Lotto in South Africa The Daily Lotto gives players the chance to win cash prizes every day by matching five numbers drawn from a pool of 36. Playing in-store If you are buying a ticket at a lottery retailer: Pick up a betslip at any authorised lottery outlet. Choose five numbers between 1 and 36, or select a Quick Pick option for randomly generated numbers. Each entry costs R3. You can spend up to R150 per ticket and play multiple boards. Select the number of consecutive draws you want to enter, up to a maximum of 10 draws. Leave this section blank if you only want to enter a single draw. Take your completed betslip to the teller and pay for your ticket. Sign the back of your ticket and write down your contact details. This helps protect your winnings if the ticket is lost. Unsigned tickets can be claimed by whoever presents them. Playing online To play online: Register for a lottery account and make a deposit to fund your entries. Select five numbers between 1 and 36, or choose Quick Pick for random numbers. Complete as many boards as you wish to play. Choose whether you want to enter one draw or multiple consecutive draws. Confirm your selections and pay for your entry. WHEN DOES THE DRAW TAKE PLACE? The Daily Lotto draws occur every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, around 20:40 (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 20:40 on draw days. ELIGIBILITY Players must be 18 years old. SUMMARY OF ALL LOTTERY GAMES Monday: Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max Thursday: Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max 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.

The death of Jayden Adams has cast light on the mental health struggles of professional footballers – including his own teammate, Lyle Foster – who played beside him at the FIFA World Cup in recent weeks. While the circumstances of Adams’ death is being investigated in an inquest, reports indicated that the 25-year-old took his own life. LYLE FOSTER REMEMBERS JAYDEN ADAMS  Like many Bafana Bafana players, Lyle Foster has remembered Jayden Adams in an emotional tribute posted on social media. Foster posted several pictures of himself with his Bafana Bafana teammate. One caption read: “War is over, my boy. I love you. Rest and thank you for the  Another read: “You left us broken MSK [Ma se kind]. Just enjoy”. Lyle Foster pays tribute to Jayden Adams.Images via Instagram Foster’s sombre posts touched many South Africans on social media, who commended the player for seeking professional help for his own mental health issues. Others publicly apologised for doubting his private struggles. As South Africans we owe this guy an apology Lyle Foster pic.twitter.com/fzqP5twdGx— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) July 11, 2026 We owe Lyle Foster an apology💔🙏🏾Mental health problems a se nthwe re ka tshegang ka yona or address with insensitivity!— Faith R. Ntimbana || ⭐️⭐️ (@rhirhandzuu) July 11, 2026 Vincent Kompany deserves a lot of credit for how he handled Lyle Foster's mental health. He put the human being before the footballer, protected him from unnecessary pressure, respected medical advice, and celebrated his recovery instead of rushing him back. That's what real… pic.twitter.com/s8QkA9oQIR— The Edge 📏 (@iambongsi) July 11, 2026 MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES  Lyle Foster’s tribute to Jayden Adams no doubt hit home, given his own mental health struggles. In 2023, Foster shared that he was severely depressed after moving to Europe to play professional football. He revealed that being away from his family and feeling isolated in a foreign country had taken a significant toll on him. Although he sought treatment, his mental health took another blow after joining Burnley later that year. Manager Vincent Kompany shared that Lyle Foster had disclosed his struggles to him and that he had made the decision to prioritise the player’s health. Kompany shared in a statement: “He is currently in the care of specialists, giving him the support and care he needs to help him back to full health. “With the love and support of his family and everyone at Burnley Football Club, we will do all we can to provide everything he needs to get better. He continued: “We were very fortunate that Lyle had been very open with us, and from the moment he had been open with us, we were able to act. “We made sure he could focus on his own recovery. In moments like this, you have to put the human first, and I think that’s what we did.” Thank you @BurnleyOfficial for taking care of our boy Lyle Foster when he needed it the most. Mental health is a serious issue. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/geGQsoa42q— Legendary_ (@Legendary_clock) July 11, 2026 Lyle Foster ultimately was out of play for three months while undergoing treatment.

The Long March 10B booster was snared by a net at sea, boosting China's reusable rocket ambitions.

The engineering that keeps soldiers alive in landmine blasts should protect commuters, too, writes Dithoto Modungwa.