President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Government of National Unity remains intact despite tensions with the DA over the reinstatement of 181 ANC candidates for the 4 November local government elections.

Failing to register a shot on target for the first 70 minutes, Arsenal ultimately found a way past Nottingham Forest as Noni Madueke’s late intervention maintained their winning momentum.

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 Sunday, 18 October 2026: Daily Lotto: R400 000 Daily Lotto results for 18 October 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, 12, 16, 26, 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

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Wiliete SC in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie in the CAF Champions League at the Estádio Nacional da Tundavala. Miguel Cardoso will be disappointed that his side failed to secure an away goal after a disjointed performance in Angola. The two teams will meet again at Loftus Versfeld next Friday for the return leg, with a place in the group stage at stake. Brayan León came agonisingly close to opening the scoring just five minutes into the match after beating the offside trap to latch on to a ball over the Wiliete defence from Nuno Santos. The Colombian striker rounded the goalkeeper, only for his effort to be cleared off the line. That early opportunity proved to be the standout moment of a largely uneventful first half, with neither side creating any clear-cut chances thereafter. Playing on what appeared to be an uneven surface in Lubango, Sundowns struggled to impose themselves on the game. Kick-off was delayed by 30 minutes, with Sundowns confirming on their X account that the delay was due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of lightning. Ricardo Goss was handed a rare start in goal in the absence of regular captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Aubrey Modiba also missed a second consecutive match through injury, with Fawaaz Basadien continuing at left-back. Long-term absentees Keanu Cupido and Khuliso Mudau remain sidelined, while Grant Kekana is yet to feature since the conclusion of the FIFA international break. Sundowns suffered another setback when influential midfielder Teboho Mokoena was stretchered off in the 40th minute. Bathusi Aubaas replaced him as Sundowns endured a frustrating opening 45 minutes. Tashreeq Matthews tested Wiliete goalkeeper Elber Delgado in the 66th minute, shooting straight at him after a promising move down the left. Mabululu forced a good save from Goss a minute later as the hosts looked to capitalise on the counter-attack. Former Orlando Pirates winger Gilberto, who now plays for Wiliete, blazed over the bar as the hosts threatened again on the break. Despite introducing Iqraam Rayners, Siyanda Ndlovu, Thabo Cele and Divine Lunga in the second half, the defending champions could not find a breakthrough, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the return leg in Tshwane.

Joburg has reopened more public swimming pools ahead of summer, with 13 more scheduled to be open by Monday. However, 26 pools across the metro are still undergoing repairs and maintenance, according to the City’s office for Community Development As of Wednesday last week, the number of operational facilities increased from 13 to 20. The City is targeting another 13 openings by Monday, 19 October. If successful, this would bring the total number of operational swimming pools in Joburg to 33. “With most major hurdles substantially resolved, the City’s focus has shifted towards maximising operational capacity,” said Community Development MMC Thapelo Amad. “This includes sustaining uninterrupted operations, maintaining safety standards and ensuring reliable service delivery ahead of the peak swimming season in November and December.” The City also confirmed that qualified lifeguards and cashiers are available at Joburg’s reopened facilities. Which Joburg swimming pools are now open? The following 20 municipal swimming pools were listed as operational as of the 13th of October: REGIONSWIMMING POOLARabie RidgeBLindenBVerity ParkBRoosevelt ParkBBlairgowrieCFlorida LakeCDavidsonvilleDJabulani New PoolDOrlandoDPimvilleDMeadowlandsDNoordgesigEZoo LakeEPaterson ParkFPioneer ParkFRhodes ParkGLenasia SouthGEldorado Park Extension 4DEldorado Park Extension 9GLenasia Extension 2 – Greyville Public pools scheduled to be open by 19 October The City identified a further 13 pools for scheduled openings between 14 and 18 October. “Our phased in approach of reopening swimming pools is working and we anticipate opening 13 additional swimming pools by Monday 19 October, bringing the total to 33,” Councillor Amad announced. RegionSwimming poolDDobsonvilleDJabavuDDiepkloofDPower ParkDSenaoneESydenhamEEast BankFTurffonteinFForest HillFCrown GardensFYeovilleFMalvernGLenasia Extension 10 Despite the progress, operational challenges continue to hamper the reopening of certain municipal pools in Joburg. Coronationville’s pool reopened but had to close again due to an electrical supply issue. Roodepoort’s pool has been affected by a faulty substation, while electrical damage and cable theft have delayed the opening of Florida North swimming pool. Ivory Park’s newly-completed facility remains closed amid community-related employment demands and security concerns. Meanwhile, Drieziek’s new public swimming pool is expected to open once snag-list items have been completed. The City noted that 26 pools across Regions A to G were still undergoing repairs and maintenance, with contractors on site and a number of facilities nearing completion. “Aquatics will continue monitoring facility readiness, and facilitating further swimming pool openings,” Amad added. “We will continue engagements with community stakeholders to urgently resolve employment, vandalism and security problems.”

It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto draw! Could tonight be your lucky night? The Daily Lotto jackpot is once again up for grabs – and it stands at an estimated R400 000. Remember: The Daily Lotto 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! The winning numbers will be updated below as soon as they’re drawn. SUNDAY’S DAILY LOTTO NUMBERS 9, 12, 16, 26, 36 Draw date: 18 October 2026 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you won? Click here to view every past Daily Lotto result since Sizekhaya took over as National Lottery operators on 1 June 2026. 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.

The Reserve Bank wants all of South Africa's ATMs white-labelled, with free transactions below a threshold, starting with a pilot in January.

Apple's first foldable iPhone carries a steeper local premium than its new HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K.