Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Lotto results today for Wednesday, 13 August 2025. View tonight’s Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Plus 2 winning numbers, payouts, and updates on responsible gambling.
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South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 14 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 14 August 2025 includes extreme fire danger in parts of Northern Cape and North West.
Crime
Joshlin Smith case: Lourentia Lombaard gets immunity, court throws out defence’s leave to appeal conviction
Section 204 witness Lourentia Lombaard has been granted immunity in the Joshlin Smith case, while a Western Cape High Court judge refused the defence’s bid to appeal the convictions of three accused.
Crime
KZN police neutralise two suspects in Inanda shootout
Two men wanted for serious crimes were killed during an Inanda shootout with police, raising further concerns about the rising number of suspects shot dead by officers in KwaZulu-Natal.
Events
Springboks vs Australia: Road closures, free travel to Ellis Park and park and ride details revealed
Thousands of rugby fans heading to Ellis Park for the Springboks vs Australia match on Saturday should expect road closures, transport services, and park-and-ride options to ease access to the stadium.
Crime
Muizenberg mass shooting claims four lives, police probing gang violence
Four men were shot dead in Overcome Heights, Muizenberg, in what police are probing as a possible gang-related mass shooting.
Crime
Gauteng SAPS crime intelligence head due in court on graft charges
Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and six senior SAPS officers return to court over allegations of irregular appointments and bypassed vetting processes in the Crime Intelligence division.
Crime
Watch live: Joshlin Smith leave for appeal case continues on Day 2
The second day of arguments in the Joshlin Smith case leave to appeal is underway, with the defence set to finish submissions before the State responds and the court rules on both the appeal and a key witness’s immunity.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 13 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Mostly fine to partly cloudy; EC showers possible; Cape Town cloudy then brighter; KZN stays warm and fine.
Crime
Joshlin Smith leave for appeal: We broke down what went down on Day 1
Day 1 of the appeal confirmed that while convictions may stand on paper, the battle over this case is far from over. Inside the court, legal teams are fighting for the future of three convicted individuals. Outside, the search for a little girl — and the truth — continues.
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Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Daily Lotto results today: Tuesday, 12 August 2025. See winning numbers, payouts, jackpot forecast, hot number trends, and responsible gambling advice.
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South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 13 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 13 August 2025: No severe alerts. Mild, partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers in some regions.
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Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Tuesday, 12 August 2025
PowerBall results today: View Tuesday, 12 August 2025 winning numbers and payouts. Catch the upcoming jackpot details, draw trends, and get help playing responsibly.
Crime
Joshlin Smith appeal hangs in the balance as defence attacks court’s application of the law
Day one of the leave to appeal in the Joshlin Smith case saw defence lawyers accuse the court of procedural errors and coercion, while arguments for a key witness’s immunity were also heard.
News
Germiston protests escalate as Home Affairs building allegedly set alight
Protest action in Germiston’s CBD on Tuesday morning turned violent, with a Home Affairs building reportedly set on fire during evictions at Pharoe Park.
Crime
Amantle Semane killer intends to plead guilty, court hears
Nearly a year after the brutal killing of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Soweto, the accused, Phethe Simiao, has told the Johannesburg high court he plans to plead guilty to kidnapping, rape, and murder.
News
Eskom is reportedly maxing out on its diesel budget to avert loadshedding this winter
Eskom has kept loadshedding largely at bay this winter, but it has spent over half its diesel budget in just four months while Parliament considers amending its debt relief plan.
Crime
Iain Wares: Frail child sex abuser loses bid to throw out child abuse charges
Iain Wares, the 86-year-old former teacher accused of sexually abusing boys in South Africa and the UK, has lost his bid to have local charges dismissed, paving the way for his extradition to Scotland where he faces 74 more charges.
News
Gayton McKenzie issues public apology for old ‘racist’ posts
Gayton McKenzie has apologised for resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs, as pressure mounts from opposition parties and a pending SAHRC probe.
Crime
Eldorado Park parents return to court with charges upgraded to murder of their four-year-old daughter
The Eldorado Park parents accused of abusing their four-year-old child are back in court today, now facing upgraded charges of murder after the little girl died in hospital.
Crime
Watch live: Joshlin Smith case returns to court as mom and co-accused launch appeal
The Joshlin Smith case is back in the Western Cape High Court today as Kelly Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis, and friend Steveno van Rhyn try to overturn their convictions and life sentences for child trafficking and kidnapping.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 12 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Mostly fine to partly cloudy; breezy interior, Mbombela drizzle, Cape Town fair; warm along KZN coast.
Viral
Reports of Chidimma Adetshina spotted in South Africa sparks outrage
Rumours of Chidimma Adetshina being back in South Africa have stirred public anger, with the beauty queen also facing fresh controversy over her ties with the Miss Universe Nigeria organisation.
News
You can now apply for a smart ID and passport at Capitec branches – Here’s how
South Africans can now apply for a smart ID at Capitec branches, thanks to a new partnership with the Department of Home Affairs.
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Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 11 August 2025
Daily Lotto results today: Monday, 11 August 2025. See tonight’s winning numbers, payouts, jackpot updates, and advice for responsible gambling.
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South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 12 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 12 August 2025: Mild conditions countrywide with a fire danger warning for Tsantsabane in the Northern Cape.
News
Women vs men net worth gap in South Africa: Here’s what the data shows
A new study shows that women in South Africa have a net worth about 35% lower than men, with men holding more valuable assets and more diversified wealth.
Crime
Cape Town SAPS officials arrested for selling blank affidavit forms for R100
Two SAPS members from Table View police station have been arrested for allegedly selling signed blank affidavit forms to the public for R100 each.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 11 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Yellow Level 2 damaging waves on the coast; inland centres fine to partly cloudy and cool.
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South Africa weather warnings for Monday, 11 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves between Lambert’s Bay and Port Edward on 11 August 2025.