The City of Tshwane is investigating up to 160 cases of diarrhoea and stomach-related illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit, with water contamination among the possible causes yet to be confirmed.

Missing Durban woman Torell Abrahams has been found safe after an extensive overnight search by community members, days after she disappeared while travelling home from work in an e-hailing vehicle.

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, 15 October 2026: Daily Lotto: R500 000 Daily Lotto results for 15 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: 16, 24, 26, 31, 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.

News today includes the Constitutional Court has ruled that the ANC will be allowed to appear on the ballot in the six municipalities where its candidate list submission was disputed. Meanwhile, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and police in KwaZulu-Natal rejected March and March Movement claims of imminent arrests on 15 October 2026. Furthermore, the police have confirmed that the lion, sighted roaming freely in the Vaal, has been found and arrangements are being finalised to safely relocate it to a secure environment. Weather tomorrow: 16 October, 2026 Persistently high temperatures and uncomfortable conditions are expected in several provinces on Friday, 16 October, as a heatwave envelops parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. ConCourt rules in favour of ANC’s ‘final button’ argument against IEC Picture: Michel Bega / The Citizen The Constitutional Court has ruled that the ANC will be allowed to appear on the ballot in the six municipalities where its candidate list submission was disputed. The party was successful in convincing the ConCourt justices that even though it did not click the final submission button, its lists loaded onto the IEC’s database should still be accepted. ANC legal counsel Advocate Daniel Berger had argued on Monday that the final button on the submissions portal was not a legally binding requirement for acceptance, as the data was loaded on the system prior to the stipulated deadline. CONTINUE READING: ConCourt rules in favour of ANC’s ‘final button’ argument against IEC R6m spent on toilets with no plumbing at ‘state-of-the-art’ sports facility (VIDEO) The R6-million bathroom at the Delareyville Sports Facility in Tswaing Municipality, North West, on 16 September 2026. The building had no roof, plumbing, doors or windows. Picture: Shaun Holland The DA in the North West is demanding answers after the Tswaing Local Municipality spent R6 million on bathrooms at a sports facility. Despite the millions spent, the bathrooms have no plumbing or roofing. The bathrooms are part of the Delareyville Sports Facility, which is currently under renovation. Last year, the municipality decided to add two netball courts and a grass court to the existing facility at a cost of R10 million. But a few months later, the council also decided it needed an additional R6 million to build a new ablution block. CONTINUE READING: R6m spent on toilets with no plumbing at ‘state-of-the-art’ sports facility (VIDEO) NPA and police deny arrest warrants were issued for March and March leaders March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, during a march against immigrants camped outside the Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre in Durban on 10 September 2026. Picture: Gallo Images/Darren Stewart The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and police in KwaZulu-Natal rejected March and March Movement claims of imminent arrests on 15 October 2026. The denials come approximately two weeks before the 4 November local government elections. The NPA said no arrest warrant had been issued for movement leader Jacinta MaNgobese Zuma or SA First Forum acting chief executive Xolani Zuma. The South African Police Service (Saps) dismissed the claims as rumours. CONTINUE READING: NPA and police deny arrest warrants were issued for March and March leaders ‘He aimed for the head’: ANCYL slams ‘trigger-happy’ suspect, alleges political motive in Katlehong shooting Fani Sibeko appears at Palm Ridge Court on 15 October 2026. Picture: Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen The alleged killing of four ANC Youth League (ANCYL) members in Katlehong has raised questions about a possible political motive, with the organisation’s Ekurhuleni leadership calling for close scrutiny of the incident. Fani John Sibeko made a brief appearance at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The case was postponed to next week Thursday, 22 October, for a formal bail application. CONTINUE READING: ‘He aimed for the head’: ANCYL slams ‘trigger-happy’ suspect, alleges political motive in Katlehong shooting Saps confirm lion roaming in Vaal areas has been found and will be safely relocated On Thursday, pictures of the lion’s alleged sighting roaming through a community were also posted on social media. Picture: X The police have confirmed that the lion sighted roaming freely in the Vaal has been found and arrangements are being finalised to safely relocate it to a secure environment. A lion was spotted in the early hours of Wednesday in the Redan area, located between Meyerton and Vereeniging, after a security guard allegedly encountered it. The security guard reportedly spotted the lion after he initially mistook it for a smaller animal, but after turning on his phone’s torch, he realised the animal was larger; he took a picture and then fled. CONTINUE READING: Saps confirm lion roaming in Vaal areas has been found and will be safely relocated Yesterday’s News recap READ HERE: Sibiya ‘will find me dead’ | Zuma drops appeals | Tyla unveils That Girl Music Scholarship

St. Anne’s Diocesan College in KwaZulu-Natal is mourning the death of matric learner Reneiloe Monkhi, who tragically took her own life via suicide. This comes as the class of 2026 has officially commenced their final exams. ST ANNE’S MATRIC LEARNER TAKES HER OWN LIFE In a statement on their Facebook account, St Anne’s Diocesan College announced the sad passing of one of their Grade 12 learners. The statement read: “Rest in peace, Reneiloe. 💙🕊️ The St Anne’s community mourns the untimely loss of one of our precious matrics, Reneiloe Monkhi, who, it appears, tragically took her own life. “Rene was greatly appreciated for her loyalty, care and kindness towards others. Her gentle nature was complemented by her sense of humour and vibrant spark. She was poised, beautifully elegant and dignified.  “Rene will be remembered with much love and will be sorely missed” No othr details about her death was publicly shared In the comments section, schools from near and far, including Hilton College, Durban Girls High and St Andrew’s School for Girls, sent their condolences On Tuesday, 13 October, matric exams commenced for learners around South Africa.  Just days earlier, St. Anne’s had urged its learners ot practise self-care amid Mental Health Awareness Month and the onset of matric exams. MATRIC DANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH Earlier this year. Reneiloe Monkhi’s video documenting her St Anne’s Matric Dance went viral on various social media platforms. The teen wore a sparkly gown and a matching tiara Reneiloe appeared to be struggling with her mental health, as her final repost hinted at suicide @reneiloe.gm #md26 ♬ Cinderella – flame

While Asanda Duma is focused on his political ambitions, it is his good looks that have seemingly captured the hearts of many on social media. Duma, a young politician representing the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), is actively campaigning for the coveted Ward 10 councillor position in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal. IFP’S ASANDA DUMA CAPTURES HEARTS WITH HIS FACE CARD Facebook user Mayor Mduduzi Myeza shared a viral video that drew over 2,000 comments and 51,000 likes. In the clip, a woman can be heard admiring Asanda’s handsome face while looking at a campaign poster. She also playfully says that his good looks alone were enough to earn her vote, adding that his contact details should have been included on the poster. She said: “We will vote for you because you’re handsome, but they should’ve included your number as well. Could we please have your number?” ELECTION SEASON IS UPON US The election season is officially upon us, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections are underway. Naturally, political parties have rolled out vigorous campaigns in a bid to garner support and votes. Among them is the IFP, which launched its manifesto in September 2026, reinforcing its presence as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s leading political parties. The IFP has thrown several hats in the ring ahead of the elections, including that of Mkhuleko Hlengwa, whom the party is touting as its mayoral candidate in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Meanwhile, Asanda Duma is also forging his political career, with many seemingly warming up to the young leader.

Private wheeling projects have no regulated compensation if the grid operator curtails them because of oversupply.

South Africa will phase out support for semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, trade minister Parks Tau has said.