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The Citizen
3 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Lotto and Lotto Plus results: Saturday, 26 July 2025
Tonight's Lotto Jackpot is R49 million! Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 26 July 2025. Get the Lotto and Lotto Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and confidently check your tickets. Estimated Lotto and Lotto Plus jackpots: Lotto: R14 million Lotto Plus 1: R30 million Lotto Plus 2: R5 million Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 26 July 2025: Lotto: 12, 16, 20, 22, 27, 52. Bonus: 21. Lotto Plus 1: 04, 07, 23, 28, 44, 46. Bonus: 18. Lotto Plus 2: 12, 15, 22, 23, 41, 42. Bonus: 13. The winning Lotto numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot be held responsible for any error in the results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. For more details and to verify the PowerBall results, visit the National Lottery website. When do South African National Lottery ticket sales close? Lottery outlets close at 8:30pm on the day of a draw, which takes place at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from those of other service outlets. Visit for more information. You can find the historical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto draws here. How much does it cost to play Lotto? Lotto entries cost R5 per board, including VAT. Lotto Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play PowerBall on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply).
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Auditor-General's war on waste and corruption yields R4.5bn
But it's a war that is far from won. A good outcome, but Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke seems exasperated at the lack of accountability among those charged with spending public money. Image: Brand South Africa Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke says R4.5 billion has been recovered over the last five years after being flagged as irregular. Some of this came from the recovery of part of the R700 million awarded by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) for training programmes where little to no value was delivered, and in violation of National Treasury rules which require evidence of services rendered before payment. The R4.5 billion recovery over five years may seem like chump change given the magnitude of the problem confronting the AG. Its latest report on local government identifies R8.74 billion lost in 285 municipalities as a result of non-compliance with the law and suspected fraud. Speaking at a Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) presentation, Maluleke seemed exasperated at the lack of accountability among those charged with spending public money. 'I've been here at AG for 13 years and we've looked at this from every direction and concluded we have to look at governance. ALSO READ: Government overspent or wasted R49 billion since 2019, says Auditor General 'Basic management disciplines are not in place,' she said. Asked what improvements she observes, Maluleke pointed to the reduction in the number of disclaimers in AG audit opinions – down from 28 to 14 – and the not-insubstantial R4.5 billion recovery in funds. The recovery operations were fortified by changes in the law in 2019 that gave the AG expanded powers to demand action and accountability for material irregularities. These include payments for goods and services not received or of poor quality, penalties imposed on municipalities for non-payment of Eskom and water board bills, and revenue lost due to unbilled accounts or unrecovered debts. The AGSA's expanded powers allow it to issue stronger recommendations and refer cases to bodies like the Hawks or the Special Investigating Unit for disciplinary action. ALSO READ: 'Culture of lack of accountability': Government departments, SOEs rack up R120bn in irregular expenditure No easy task The perception of auditing as a safe and sedentary occupation was shattered by the recent murder of Ekurhuleni's senior auditor, Mpho Mafole. Mafole, a former Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) staffer, was investigating R2 billion in missing funds when he was gunned down. 'We're under threat of violence every day,' said Maluleke. 'We must get to the bottom of who did what and why. Our thoughts are with his family.' With 4 000 staff, including 900 chartered accountants, the AG's office conducts over 1 000 audits annually across all public institutions, as mandated by Chapter 9 of the Constitution. These audits assess the credibility of financial statements, performance against objectives, compliance with the rule of law, and systemic issues in governance. The reports are intended for citizens, parliamentarians, ministers and departmental management, backed by actionable advice to improve operations. AGSA is one of the country's most respected institutions, having gained public trust by naming and shaming those involved in squandering or looting funds. Its independence is constitutionally guaranteed, making it one of only two global audit bodies with full autonomy, according to the World Bank. ALSO READ: Decisive intervention needed for municipal performance — BLSA Municipalities still an issue Municipalities, however, remain a weak link, with mayors, municipal councils and executive teams failing in their oversight duties. This extends to the provincial level, where many of the responsible leaders don't even bother to read the AG reports. 'When councils are unstable, performance suffers, budgets go unfunded, and infrastructure crumbles,' said Maluleke. Many municipalities misallocate grant funds to pay debts, like last year's Eskom bills, or hire underperforming staff instead of maintaining critical services such as water and electricity. This creates a vicious cycle: economic strain reduces ratepayer payments, squeezing municipal cash flow and crowding out essential infrastructure spending. Operation Vulindlela, set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa to reform the economy as a trigger for growth, shows spending on salaries in SA's cities increased 84% between 2010 and 2014, while property rates and service charges have virtually doubled over the same period. Of the eight metros in SA, only Cape Town achieved a clean audit, meaning it has credible financials and no significant non-compliance. Three metros received unqualified audits, but four – including Johannesburg – failed to present reliable financial statements. ALSO READ: SIU finds no corruption in City of Joburg but Auditor-General has concerns City of Joburg Joburg's deterioration at the hands of squabbling councillors is visible to the eye but preceding this was a steady weakening in its institutional capacity, marked by poor project management and irregular spending – including the award of R972 million in tenders to family members linked city officials and councillors for the extension of the BRT/Rea Vaya bus system in 2023. This was flagged by the AG for its potential conflicts of interest, though she says there is no law that specifically prohibits the award of tenders to close family members or business associates. The real question was whether the City of Joburg failed in its oversight duties. 'Joburg has high levels of irregular spending and does not seem to be getting [it] under control. The [city] council, speaker and mayor don't seem to be decisive,' she said. Maluleke attributes this to poor financial management, noting that municipalities often lack basic disciplines like matching budgets to performance goals. Operation Vulindlela's latest report (July 2025) echoes this, advocating for financial reforms to stabilise municipalities through better revenue collection and governance. High salary costs exacerbate the problem, with some municipalities prioritising personnel over infrastructure, a trend Maluleke links to weak councils fostering a culture of impunity. ALSO READ: Eastern Cape local municipality is the worst run – Auditor General Some bright spots It's not all doom and gloom. Midvaal in Gauteng, with clean audits for over a decade, exemplifies strong stewardship, maintaining quality roads and services. Maluleke's audit staff complain of speeding tickets because the roads in Midvaal are in such good order. The municipality's responsiveness is what sets it apart, said Maluleke, contrasting this with poorly run municipalities where living conditions deteriorate. The 2024 Public Procurement Act aims to close loopholes using technology for better oversight, but Maluleke cautions that no legislation works if rules are flouted without consequence. She advocates for stronger codes of conduct, skilled leadership, and internal controls to enforce accountability. AGSA has come under political attack from different quarters but remains steadfast, protected by rigorous, evidence-based processes. Maluleke doesn't sign reports herself; a qualified team ensures objectivity. 'We should never tolerate [audit] disclaimers,' she said. By referring cases to investigative bodies and pushing for governance reforms, there is hope that the war against impunity and waste will eventually win the day. But we're still a long way from that. This article was republished from Moneyweb. Read the original here.
IOL News
15-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Joburg Property Company to reassess R2-a-year leases amid community concerns
The Johannesburg Property Company has denied claims that the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens overlooking the Emmarentia Dam are for sale. Image: Supplied The Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) could soon be relooking leases to some of the City of Joburg's iconic recreational facilities, including one paying rent as little as R2 a year. Petitions by angry residents across the municipality are being shared in a bid to raise awareness and stop the potential sale of parts of Marks Park, Wanderers Stadium, Ruimsig Stadium, Killarney Country Club, and Pirates Club in Greenside. Former president Kgalema Motlanthe and his wife Gugu at the Killarney Country Club. The City of Johannesburg-owned facility hosts a number of high-end events. Image: Bhekikhaya Mabaso / Independent Newspapers Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. 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She said the JPC was very concerned that the communities were also under misconception that the entity also wanted to sell the Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, and the Emmarentia Dam. 'There is no truth in all those allegations,' insisted Tshabalala. According to the JPC, what the city intends to do was review some of the leases, which are as old as 30 years. Tshabalala made the example of the Killarney Country Club (KCC), which she said only paid R2 as rental income to the city. She said from another popular facility, Marks Park, the city receives R49 per annum and also makes contributions. 'We are looking at terms of the agreements; you can see that doesn't make any business sense. It is incumbent on us as the JPC to ensure that we look and revise leases on these properties,' Tshabalala explained. She said leases under review were those not in line with the JPC's current business model. The JPC has identified the properties, submitted reports, and are now with different council committees. Tshabalala promised that the JPC would engage communities once council approval is received and advise whether the properties must be leased or further redeveloped, which looks at their usage. She said certain portions of Marks Park are underutilised and that the KCC has potential for other uses that would supplement its golf course usage. 'We are not imposing what needs to be developed on these properties,' stated Tshabalala, adding that nobody will be left uninformed about the JPC's processes. In addition, she said, the land adjacent to the Ruimsig Stadium was prone to illegal occupation. DA Johannesburg caucus leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said the party was not aware of any properties for sale. 'There are JPC reports to be tabled in council for public participation. As soon as these are tabled in council, we shall be able to comment further,' she said. However, Kayser-Echeozonjoku also issued a warning: 'The public participation is to get public comment on lease or sale. If the properties are already for sale without council (approval), then it violates council process and the Municipal Finance Management Act.' GOOD Party City of Johannesburg councillor Matthew Cook said the outrage over plans to dispose of key portions of public land was being stirred up by certain political parties and is rooted in a 'Not In My Backyard' mentality that protects privilege and preserves exclusion. The GOOD Party supports the initiation of public participation processes on three major land disposal proposals brought before council – Erf 1 Arena in Ruimsig, the KCC estate, and Marks Park in Emmarentia. 'The KCC represents over 100 hectares of prime public land in one of Johannesburg's wealthiest suburbs. 'It has an estimated worth of a minimum of R50 million but was leased for just R2 a year, later increased to a still-shockingly-low R1,000 annually with 8% annual increases,' said Cook, adding that this was less than the cost of renting a backroom in Soweto for a single month. He said Marks Park is over 20-hectares of city-owned land, zoned for public open space and currently underutilised. 'This land is located in a historically privileged, well-located part of Johannesburg, close to transport, amenities and jobs, it is primed to become well-located, dignified, affordable, or social housing,' Cook proposed. He said the process must genuinely reflect the voices of those left behind, residents on the periphery still waiting for decent housing, youth dreaming of sports facilities, and communities seeking access to opportunities.
TimesLIVE
09-07-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
ICT technician at SALGBC
The South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC) has the following vacancy at its head office in Berea, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: ICT technician The ideal applicant would be one with a good technical acumen to control and execute activities associated with providing comprehensive end user support to local and remote users, maintaining acceptable levels of performance of desktop and network environments, and database design, development and maintenance. Salary: R49,515.68 per month (TCTC — TK 12) Key performance areas: Installation, maintenance and repair of hardware and software systems. Provision of technical support and training to users. Ensuring network security and privacy. Management of LAN and WAN to ensure optimal performance and connectivity. Performing data backups and recovery. Ensuring the security of networks and computer systems. Implementing procedures to protect sensitive data and ensure privacy compliance. SharePoint development and customisation. Software and applications development. Website development and maintenance. Essential job requirements: Matric and Code EB driving licence. Computer science degree or equivalent/National Higher Diploma in information technology. Knowledge of C#, MS SQL Server, JavaScript and HTML. Knowledge of MS Reporting Services, MS Active Directory and MS Exchange Server. Minimum of three years' relevant experience. Ability to handle high levels of pressure with emphasis on planning/organising. Applications and closing date: E-mail your application, addressed to the deputy general secretary to cherelle@ by no later than 11.59pm on July 13 2025. Apply with A SINGLE ATTACHMENT containing your detailed CV and two letters of reference, as well as copies of your ID document, driver's licence, matric certificate and tertiary qualifications, in that order. DO NOT SUBMIT MULTIPLE ATTACHMENTS. You must indicate where you read this advertisement. Note: Preference will be given to applicants from the most underrepresented race groups in terms of the SALGBC's Employment Equity Policy. Black males and females are encouraged to apply. This is a readvertisement. Please do not apply again if you have applied previously. The advertised remuneration includes all benefits payable. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 1 July 2025
R49 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 1 July 2025. Get the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Estimated jackpots for Tuesday, 1 July 2025: PowerBall jackpot: R46 million guaranteed. PowerBall Plus jackpot: R3 million estimated. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Tuesday, 1 July 2025: PowerBall: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. PowerBall Plus: 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. Powerball: 00. The winning PowerBall numbers will appear after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy, The Citizen cannot take responsibility for any error in the PowerBall or PowerBall Plus results. We suggest verifying the numbers on the National Lottery website. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? Lottery outlets close at 8.30pm on the day of a draw, which happens at 9pm. The terms and conditions may differ from other service outlets. Visit for more information. You can find the historical winning numbers for PowerBall and Lotto draws here. How much does it cost to play PowerBall? PowerBall entries cost R5 per board including VAT. PowerBall Plus costs an additional R2.50 per board. You can also play PowerBall on selected banking apps (T's & C's apply). Visit and go to the How to Play section to find out more.
