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News24 | Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers
Here are the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus numbers.
News24 | Fatal stabbing of high school pupil sparks police manhunt in Limpopo
A 17-year-old Grade 10 pupil from Ipopeng High School has been stabbed to death in Setumong village, Ga-Matlala, in Limpopo.
UJ academic awarded Unesco Chair to advance digital inclusion and cultural equity in Africa
The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital environment
News24 | More than 38 000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025 – UN
Over 38 000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza war by the end of 2025, the UN estimated on Friday, amounting to over half of the 71 000 deaths recorded by the territory’s health ministry.
News24 | ‘Hitler’ appears if democracy declines, says Brazil’s Lula ahead of Spain summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned on Friday that allowing “setbacks” to democracy would bring authoritarian regimes like Hitler’s, ahead of a gathering of world left-wing leaders in Spain.
SA Weather Service warns of severe storms and storm surge
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 18 April 2026.
Haemophilia: what everybody should know about this condition
World Haemophilia Week shines a light on a condition affecting millions globally. Here’s what you should know about living with haemophilia.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Cold, wet and windy conditions in Western Cape, Northern Cape
Cold, wet and windy conditions are forecast for most parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape, while the South African Weather Service has issued a storm surge warning for the Eastern Cape.
News24 | KZN’s Mkhwanazi takes on national role; Malema wants swift UFH probe: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
‘Wordle’ strategies: Seven smarter ways to solve every puzzle
‘Wordle’ strategies improve your daily results. Learn about seven methods to solve puzzles faster and build a stronger winning streak.
SA’s rhinos are ‘more valuable alive than dead’
Government unveils new plan to strengthen rhino coordination and confront poaching
The world needs a new bargain
The real problem with the UN Sustainable Development Goals is not that they lack ambition. It is that they lack credibility
Soweto Derby: Four Kaizer Chiefs stars walking suspension rope
Kaizer Chiefs have a Soweto Derby to look forward to, but four of their stars should avoid being booked against Polokwane City on Saturday.
Iconic South African security company gets a new CEO
Trellidor CEO Terry Dennison will step down at the end of June after nearly three decades with the company.
News24 | Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal ‘soon’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump said he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come “soon”, although the timing remains unclear.
JSE-listed tech giant seals R5.2 billion deal with Uber
Uber is raising its holding in Germany’s Delivery Hero, buying a stake from its European rival’s biggest shareholder for €270 million (R5.2 billion).
Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol prices surge
As petrol and diesel prices climb by more than R3 a litre, Absa has increased its fuel cashback cap and earn rates through its rewards programme, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to South African motorists facing rising transport costs