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Daily Lotto results: Sunday, 14 July 2024
Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the Daily Lotto results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. Here are the winning Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 14 July 2024: The… Read more
Suspect wanted for triple murder killed in shootout with police in KZN
A 26-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a triple murder was killed in a shootout with South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The man was killed in Inanda early on Sunday morning. Shootout Provincial Saps spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said officers from the Inanda Task Team proceeded to Lusaka area at Inanda… Read more
At least three KZN firefighters killed in runaway blaze
At least three firefighters have died after being caught in a runaway fire in the KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, Midlands Emergency Services confirmed, with the death toll expected to rise. It is understood the eight firefighters were laying fire breaks to stop the fire in Boston in the KZN Midlands when the tragedy happened. Tragedy Midland… Read more
Ramaphosa wishes Trump ‘speedy recovery’ after assassination attempt
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump is a “stark reminder” of the dangers of political extremism and intolerance. Trump was hit in the ear in an assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally Saturday, in a chaotic and shocking incident that fueled political tensions ahead of… Read more
E-tolls: Gauteng government to make first debt payment in September – Maile
Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, says the provincial government is committed to settling its portion of the e-toll debt. On Sunday, Maile addressed the media on the state of the Gauteng province’s economy and finances. The MEC also touched on the key focus areas of the provincial government in the seventh administration.… Read more
Hlabisa says dysfunctional municipalities a priority, but laments Cogta budget cuts
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says government will focus on bringing stability to municipalities amid budget cuts to his department. Hlabisa was speaking to the media on the first day of the Cabinet lekgotla on Saturday. The government of national unity (GNU)-led meeting is being held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential… Read more
Senior Hamas official says group withdraws from Gaza truce talks
A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian militant group has withdrawn from talks on a ceasefire in the Gaza war because of Israeli “massacres” and its attitude in negotiations. Another Hamas official said the group’s military leader Mohammed Deif was “fine” and working despite Israel’s huge bomb attack on a southern… Read more
ANC’s NWC ‘set to meet’ – Will the party discuss latest VBS claims after members implicated?
Despite recent implications of some African National Congress (ANC) leaders in the Venda Building Society (VBS) Mutual Bank scandal, the party is reportedly unlikely to take action against those members. Former VBS Mutual Bank chairperson, Tshifhiwa Matodzi’s affidavit has caused uproar after the leaked document began circulating on social media this week. Matodzi pleaded guilty… Read more
SA’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track
South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These include the large number of managers in acting positions, frequent changes in senior leadership, worse health outcomes than similarly resourced countries, and overall deterioration of morale and trust in the public health system. These indicators… Read more
Bloodied Trump survives assassination bid
Donald Trump was hit in the ear in an assassination attempt by a gunman at a campaign rally Saturday, in a chaotic and shocking incident that fueled political tensions ahead of the US presidential election. The 78-year-old former president was rushed off stage with blood streaked across his face after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania,… Read more