Tonight’s Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 17 April 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R550,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial: Judge rules Jacquen and Steveno confessions admissible in main trial
The judge ruled that the out-of-court statements made by Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn are admissible in the Joshlin Smith trial.
Crime
Gauteng police make breakthrough in Nkululeko Mbambo murder
Gauteng authorities arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of JMPD Officer Nkululeko Mbambo during a major multi-agency operation.
Viral
British Airways Flight BA58 from CPT to London skirts doom
A British Airways flight from Cape Town to London was forced to turn back after smoke filled the cockpit, prompting an emergency landing and delaying travel for nearly 300 passengers.
Crime
Prominent CATA boss killed in Nyanga taxi rank
A well-known CATA taxi boss, Mongi Titi, was gunned down at Nyanga taxi rank, prompting a police manhunt and renewed fears of taxi-related violence.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 31, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Final arguments in the trial-within-a-trial are expected as the court decides whether Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn’s alleged confessions were made voluntarily.
Local
Don Mlangeni dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Legendary South African actor Don Mlangeni has died at the age of 65. His family confirmed the news in a statement.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 30
Day 30 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw continued cross-examination of Steveno van Rhyn, with the state and judge scrutinising his version of alleged police torture and forced confession.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 17 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 17 April 2025: Isolated showers in the east, fire danger in parts of Northern and Western Cape. Fine elsewhere.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R500,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Lotto jackpot is a staggering R38 million.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 30, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues on Day 30 with further cross-examination of Steveno van Rhyn as the court weighs the admissibility of his contested confession.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 29
Day 29 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn offer starkly different accounts of police abuse and confession fabrication during their testimony in the trial-within-a-trial.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 16 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 16 April 2025: Rain and flooding risks in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. Partly cloudy elsewhere.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R550,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Powerball results and payouts: Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Powerball jackpot is a mouth-watering R24 million.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 14 April 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped slightly to 62.8% on 14 April 2025. Major and minor dams continued to decline, while light rainfall offered limited relief.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 29, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues today with Jacquen Appollis expected to face further cross-examination as the state challenges the credibility of his shifting testimony.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 15 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 15 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms and flooding in KZN and Mpumalanga. Fine in the west, rain in the east.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 14 April 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R500,000! Here are the winning numbers.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 14 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 14 April 2025: Thunderstorms in Mpumalanga Lowveld, fire danger in Richtersveld. Cloudy with rain in parts.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Sunday, 13 April 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R400,000! Here are the winning numbers.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 13 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 13 April 2025: Morning fog in several regions, isolated showers in parts of the Cape and North West.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Saturday, 12 April 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R550,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Saturday, 12 April 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Lotto jackpot is a staggering R34 million.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 12 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 12 April 2025: Mostly fine to partly cloudy across regions, with light rain expected in Western Cape.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Friday, 11 April 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R650,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Friday, 11 April 2025
Tonight’s cumulative PowerBall jackpot is a mouth-watering R19 million.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 28
Day 28 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw Jacquen Appollis take the stand to challenge his alleged confession, but under cross-examination, inconsistencies in his testimony were exposed by the State and the presiding judge.
Local
MetroFM Awards 2025: What to expect, watch date, nominees
The MetroFM Awards 2025 will take place on 3 May 2025 at Mbombela Stadium with a star-studded line-up and major performances.