MK Party Johannesburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi says the city must overhaul its financial management, reduce water and electricity losses and recover outstanding revenue to fund essential services and improve residents’ quality of life.

Part of the roof at Regina Mundi Church and Rutlwile Secondary School in Soweto was blown away during a severe storm on Monday.

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 Monday, 19 October 2026: Daily Lotto: R400 000 Daily Lotto results for 19 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: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. 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.

News today includes former president Thabo Mbeki has denied allegations that he secretly held meetings with former president FW de Klerk and the generals of the South African Defence Force (SADF) in an attempt to assist them avoid prosecutions for their apartheid-era crimes. Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola used his first day back at the helm of the South African Police Service (Saps) to deliver a blunt message to police leadership: the era of divisions, mistrust, and internal battles must end if the organisation is to effectively fight crime and restore public confidence. Furthermore, South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel still commands the runway with undeniable presence. She dazzles audiences nearly twenty years after her first strut. Weather tomorrow: 16 October, 2026 Rough seas and damaging interior and coastal winds are expected to disrupt beachfront activities and cause problems for high-sided vehicles in parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Tuesday, 20 October, while certain areas in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and North West face high fire danger conditions. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. ‘Complete fabrication’: Mbeki denies secret meetings with De Klerk and SADF generals for their amnesty Former President Thabo Mbeki testifies before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Johannesburg, 19 October 2026, as part of investigation into alleged political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. Picture: Nigel Sibanda /The Citizen Former president Thabo Mbeki has denied allegations that he secretly held meetings with former president FW de Klerk and the generals of the South African Defence Force (SADF) in an attempt to assist them avoid prosecutions for their apartheid-era crimes. On Monday, Mbeki appeared before the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating whether efforts were made to stop the prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases. The Calata Group, representing families of the victims of apartheid-era crimes, accused the government and its various administrations it led, including Mbeki’s, of failing the TRC victims’ families by failing to instruct the Minister of Justice, National Directors of Prosecution and Police Commissioners to act on the TRC reports he received during his presidency. CONTINUE READING: ‘Complete fabrication’: Mbeki denies secret meetings with De Klerk and SADF generals for their amnesty Mantashe in hot water over vulgar ‘sex-for-jobs’ comments Picture: Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) has called for formal internal disciplinary action against ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe. The organisation demanded that Mantashe issue a public apology following explicit and controversial comments he made when asked about allegations of sex-for-jobs exploitation while on a campaign trail in North West this month. The backlash stems from a media exchange in which a reporter questioned Mantashe regarding reports that a municipal councillor in a mining town had allegedly solicited sexual favours from women seeking work. CONTINUE READING: Mantashe in hot water over vulgar ‘sex-for-jobs’ comments ‘I’m not here for revenge,’ Masemola says as he returns to lead Saps National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola used his first day back at the helm of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to deliver a blunt message to police leadership: the era of divisions, mistrust, and internal battles must end if the organisation is to effectively fight crime and restore public confidence. Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension in April by mutual agreement with the president after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court to face allegations of contravening the PFMA. However, the legal cloud hanging over the police chief was lifted when the National Director of Public Prosecutions instructed on 15 September 2026 that the charges be withdrawn. The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court subsequently formalised the withdrawal of the charges on 22 September 2026. CONTINUE READING: ‘I’m not here for revenge,’ Masemola says as he returns to lead Saps AKA’s body scratches and what Anele Tembe’s footprints may say about her last moments Late musician Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes at the funeral service of Anele Tembe in Durban on 16 April 2021. Picture: Gallo Images/True Love Evidence of markings on the body of late musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and forensic findings about the position of his fiancée, Anele Tembe, just moments before her death reportedly rang through the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The inquest resumed on Monday, 19 October 2026, with witnesses presenting evidence relating to the circumstances surrounding Tembe’s death on 11 April 2021. Tembe, 22, fell from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Loop Street, Cape Town, and was declared dead at the scene. CONTINUE READING: AKA’s body scratches and what Anele Tembe’s footprints may say about her last moments South African Candice Swanepoel’s 14th Victoria’s Secret show and $10m moment [PICS] Picture: Instagram South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel still commands the runway with undeniable presence. She dazzles audiences nearly twenty years after her first strut. South Africa has every reason to cheer as Candice Swanepoel graces the Victoria’s Secret runway once again. This marks her 14th appearance and proves why her face is unforgettable in fashion. The KwaZulu-Natal-born supermodel walked in the lingerie giant’s latest fashion show on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in California. This extended a career that has seen her move from a young South African model to an international fashion powerhouse. CONTINUE READING: South African Candice Swanepoel’s 14th Victoria’s Secret show and $10m moment [PICS] Yesterday’s News recap READ HERE: Zuma discharged | Mbeki to testify at TRC | BMA’s new system

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. MONDAY’S DAILY LOTTO NUMBERS 00, 00, 00, 00, 00 Draw date: 19 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.

2026 local government elections are just two weeks away, along with the additional public holiday given to South Africans. For those who’ve been living under a rock, 2026 local government elections take place on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Better still, the Electoral Commission (IEC) insists everything will go off without a hitch, so you won’t be wasting too much time in queues on your bonus day off. Nevertheless, there are still a few things you can do to make the process as timeous as possible … 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS At a recent event in Midrand, all participating parties committed to the electoral code of conduct. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya said the commission had worked on its voter management devices after being made ‘painfully aware of the technical challenges in 2024.’ Contrary to the massive delays two years ago, both voter registration weekends ahead of 2026 local government elections went ‘exceptionally well,’ said Moepya. As such, the IEC confirms that: The results system has completed end-to-end testing. Parties verified this with independent experts between 5 and 12 October. Voting station layouts have been improved to speed up queues. More than 60 000 staff have been trained. MIDRAND OPERATIONS CENTRE FAILURE There are a few precautions you can take before voting that could save you time on the day. Image: File Back In 2024, the results leaderboards at the Midrand operations centre failed for about two hours. The IEC insisted the results weren’t affected, but it did lead to a number of parties challenging the validity of the election. Furthermore, the embattled ANC claims technical glitches on its online platform stopped it from submitting its full councillor list recently. This accusation was disproved in the Electoral Court. However, the ANC is escalating the matter to the Constitutional Court. Separately, the IEC has approved 2.6 million special-vote applications have been approved. It also warns of fake voting information and bogus announcements online, so stick to official IEC channels only. HOW TO VOTE IN 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS Before you cast your vote in the 2026 local government election, check your nearest station. In this iteration, you can only vote at the station where you’re registered, even if you’ve moved. SMS your ID number to 32810, or WhatsApp ‘Hi’ to 060 088 0000. If you’re not on the voters’ roll, it’s too late, you can’t vote. On the day, a fortnight from now, bring your valid identify document: A smart ID card, a green barcoded ID book or a valid temporary ID certificate will all be accepted. Note that driver’s licences, passports, student cards and photocopies of IDs will not be. Voting stations are open from 7am to 9pm on 4 November, but may stay open longer if necessary. Approved special voters can do so on 2 and 3 November, 8am to 5pm. At the station. An official will check your ID against the roll, you receive your ballots, and your indelible thumbnail ink mark. Finally, SASSA beneficiaries should note that payment dates were moved to 30 October, 2 November and 3 November, so grants no longer land on voting day for 2026 local government elections. But what do you think? Do you think voting will be glitch free like the IEC promises? Did you have a good experience during the 2024 national elections? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below …

Samro now requires members to disclose AI use in songs but sets no minimum human contribution.

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