SASSA reminder: Fourth-day review payment dates for September 2026

SASSA has clarified exactly who qualifies for a special September payment date - and it's not who most beneficiaries expect.

The Daily Lotto results for Thursday, 27 August 2026

Today's Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R480 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play!

In case you missed it: Missing South Africans in Nepal | Lebeya at Madlanga commission | Spade triple-murder suspect nabbed

Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 27 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly hit with fresh charges in blue lights saga, Cat Matlala to join case

Mkhwanazi's lawyer has claims Matlala and EMPD fleet manager Chris Steyn are expected to appear alongside his client.

Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 27 August 2026

A R480 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 27 August 2026.

Qatarâ s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue

The visit came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported that an oil tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Bosnian Serb Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies aged 84

Mladic oversaw the killing of some 8,000 Muslim men and boys in a UN-designated â safe areaâ in Srebenica in 1995.

City of Cape Town launches 'Don't Be a Pain in the Drain' campaign to curb sewer blockages

WEATHER: Rainfall continues in these provinces as powerful winds sweep in

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 28 August 2026.

Blue light saga: Julius Mkhwanazi served with 5th arrest warrant

Julius Mkhwanazi has been served with his fifth warrant of arrest in relation to the blue light saga. Take a look...

SA stunned as gogo shows off smooth amapiano moves in viral video – WATCH

Watch the viral video of a South African gogo showing off smooth amapiano moves at a nighttime gathering, leaving Mzansi amazed.

New Volkswagen T-Roc priced at Kyalami Festival of Motoring

Initially, the T-Roc range will comprise three front-wheel drive models only.

South Africa: Family murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma remanded until September

The case will now return to court as South African authorities continue the process that could determine whether Tshuma is extradited to Britain to face the allegations there.

Opposition urges African Union to intervene in Zambia's disputed election

They say the 1 September inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will render scrutiny of the disputed vote â mootâ .

Senegal ruling party Pastef presses government over 2027 local elections

Senegal is heading toward a crucial political test, with local elections expected in January 2027.

Fifth arrest: Julius Mkhwanazi arrested for blue lights saga while in custody

Sundowns tie down on-loan starlet on a long-term deal!

Sundowns have adopted a new business model by handing their on-loan starlet defender a new long-term contract.

How to book your budget-friendly getaway anywhere in South Africa

If you want to book an affordable getaway, this is how and when you can do it

24 hours in pictures, 27 August 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Proteas return to Namibia with 'no scars', says captain Bjorn Fortuin

The T20 tri-series between South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe will be played over the next 10 days in Windhoek.