A 34-year-old woman is expected in the Qonce Magistrate’s Court after police seized 496 Mandrax tablets, crystal meth and cash during a raid in Ginsberg.

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The Gauteng MEC for roads and transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has urged public transport operators who have not yet submitted their licence applications to make use of available application channels and departmental support services. This follows a strong response from public transport operators, with 220 applications processed between 1 and 14 September 2026 after the implementation of the Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System (GPTRIS). 220 applications “Receiving 220 applications within the first two weeks of implementation is a strong indication that operators are embracing a more efficient and transparent regulatory environment,” said the MEC. Diale-Tlabela said that more than 30 operating licences have already been issued through over-the-counter transactions during the same period. She added that the early uptake signals growing confidence in the department’s efforts to modernise public transport regulatory services and make government programmes more accessible to operators. “Our objective is to build a transport system that works for everyone.” “By simplifying regulatory processes and making government services more accessible, we are reducing administrative barriers and creating an enabling environment for operators to thrive.” Diale-Tlabela said a well-regulated and efficient public transport sector is critical to economic growth, job creation and the daily movement of millions of residents. GPTRIS function GPTRIS is a digitally enhanced system designed to simplify compliance, reduce fraudand improve the efficiency of receiving and processing operating licences. The department noted that it is aimed at streamlining operator registration processes, improving data management and reducing fraudulent activities related to the granting and issuing of operating licences. “By streamlining applications and reducing administrative inefficiencies, GPTRIS supports a more responsive transport sector that meets the needs of both operators and the travelling public.” Willingness and commitment Diale-Tlabela reiterated that the response during the first two weeks of implementation also demonstrated the public transport industry’s willingness to work with government towards a modern, responsive and well-regulated transport system. “It reflects the sector’s commitment to compliance, sound governance and sustainable growth.” “The response to GPTRIS demonstrates that we are making meaningful progress in modernising public transport services in Gauteng.” “Through initiatives such as GPTRIS, we are strengthening governance, enhancing efficiency and laying the foundation for a smarter, more integrated transport system in Gauteng,” the MEC explained. The initiative forms part of the provincial government’s commitment to modernising regulatory systems and administrative processes, enabling transport operators to access services more efficiently, transparently, and conveniently. TOLAB offices She emphasised that ongoing support and engagement would help ensure applicants receive assistance throughout the process and that the system delivers meaningful benefits. The MEC concluded by noting that prospective applicants can visit the following Transport Operating Licensing Administrative Board (TOLAB) offices: Tshwane TOLAB: 230 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Tshwane Central Johannesburg TOLAB: 45 Commissioner Street, Marshalltown Ekurhuleni TOLAB: 1 Hardach Street, Germiston West Rand TOLAB: Kagiso Drive and Mmusi Street, Kagiso Sedibeng TOLAB: 45 Commissioner Street, Marshalltown

Though Rassie Erasmus concedes some of his players are tired after a demanding four-Test series against the All Blacks he hopes they have some petrol left in the tank to produce another big 80-minute effort against the Wallabies in Perth this coming Sunday. The Boks arrived in Sydney last week after beating the All Blacks in the fourth Test of their Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore, USA, after also winning in Soweto and Cape Town. The Boks lost the first Test at Ellis Park. Erasmus’ team opted to stay in Terrigal, north of Sydney, last week and for most of this week, before transferring to Perth later on. Sunday’s match starts at 11.45am. The Bok boss said he was taking the Wallabies Test very seriously, especially after they shocked the Boks 38-22 at Ellis Park last season, after the home team had been 22-0 up. Also, the Boks have struggled to get past the Wallabies, generally, in the past. “Anybody who plays four games against New Zealand will be a little bit punch-drunk at the end,” Erasmus told The Sydney Morning Herald. “We’ll mix and match a little to make sure we’ve got a fresh-ish team, but obviously we’ll have to have enough experience also. I don’t think we’ll gamble too much against Australia.” Erasmus has already sent Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende home to spend time with their families. Other players in the squad who played a lot during the All Blacks series include Jesse Kriel, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Jasper Wiese, Eben Etzebeth, Ruan Nortje and Malcolm Marx. Erasmus pointed to last year’s shock defeat by the Wallabies at Ellis Park as proof they are not, ever, to be taken lightly. “And it was at altitude, and they only flew in that week,” Erasmus said. “There was a little bit of arrogance from our side, being 22 up. “They smashed us, and the next game in Cape Town we only beat them with seven points or something like that.” He added: “We find them tremendously difficult to play against, I don’t know why. “I just find them intriguing, the Australians. You get a guy like [Joseph-Aukuso] Suaalii, who’s 22 and he just comes in and he’s a full-on player. You just find these players.” “You just can’t say Australia play a certain way. That’s what’s tough for me, too, to analyse about them. We have immense respect for the Wallabies. You look at the track record, we struggle.”

Last Friday’s PowerBall Xtra jackpot rolled over again, with it now sitting at an estimated R17 million ahead of this Tuesday’s draw. Buried in the game’s rules, though, is a significant clause many players may well have never heard of. It already made history on three occasions this year. Since Sizekhaya took over as National Lottery operators on 1 June 2026, PowerBall Xtra has included a “cascade clause”. If there’s no winner in the final PowerBall draw of the calendar month, the jackpot doesn’t roll over again. Instead, the entire prize automatically drops down and splits among the next-highest winning division. HOW THE CASCADE CLAUSE WORKS Under the PowerBall rules, an unclaimed jackpot simply rolls over to the next draw. This grows the prize, while the odds of winning stay the same. However, the cascade clause changes things for the PowerBall Xtra. If the final PowerBall Xtra draw of a calendar month – whether it be on a Tuesday or Friday – doesn’t produce a winner, the entire jackpot pool cascades down to whoever matched the next-highest combination. This guarantees the money gets won, rather than continuing to roll over indefinitely. This has happened every month since Sizekhaya took over. On 30 June 2026, an estimated R139 million PowerBall Xtra jackpot triggered the cascade for the first time since the National Lottery began in 2000.  Three ticket holders, each having matched five numbers, but missing the PowerBall bonus ball, ended up splitting the entire pool between them. Each walked away with R45 733 457.30. The winning tickets were bought at a Checkers Hyper in Alberton and through the Standard Bank and FNB banking apps.  Sizekhaya’s Chief Operating Officer, Fundi Sithebe, called it a landmark moment for the National Lottery at the time. She added that rather than another rollover, the jackpot had found three homes instead. Then on 31 July, one lucky player scooped R23 810 456.50 after he – or she – was the only player to pick the five correct numbers after no one picked the five numbers plus bonus ball. On 28 August, once again, one player walked away R21 062 766.20 richer after they also picked the five correct numbers without the bonus ball after no one had done so in last month’s final draw. That’s five players who have become multimillionaires who previously wouldn’t have been catapulted onto South Africa’s richest list. Other changes Beyond the cascade clause itself, Sizekhaya introduced several other changes when it took over the National Lottery.  PowerBall’s own ticket price rose from R5 to R10, while PowerBall Xtra rose from R2.50 to R5. The PowerBall number pool was also reduced from 20 to 16 numbers, genuinely improving the odds of matching the PowerBall itself and winning the jackpot outright. With PowerBall Xtra’s current rollover streak still building, it’s worth watching whether there is a winner before the jackpot will be paid out in September’s final draw on Tuesday, 29 September. I find rules like this genuinely fascinating once you actually understand them. It’s a small structural tweak, but it fundamentally changes the story a rollover streak can tell. Did you know about the cascade clause before reading this? Let us know in the comments below …

Zimbabwean striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya is one goal away from making South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) history after extending his remarkable scoring run for AmaZulu. The 23-year-old found the net again as AmaZulu beat Polokwane City 1-0 on Saturday, taking his tally to seven consecutive Betway Premiership matches with a goal. Ngwenya’s latest strike means he has scored in every league match AmaZulu have played this season. Ngwenya joins exclusive PSL club According to OptaJabu, Ngwenya has now matched a scoring record achieved by only two other players during the PSL era. Grant Young scored in seven consecutive league matches for Hellenic in 1999, while former Zimbabwe international Esau Kanyenda achieved the same feat with Jomo Cosmos in 2002. More than two decades later, Ngwenya has joined the pair. But the AmaZulu forward now has an opportunity to go one step further. If Ngwenya scores in his next league appearance, he will extend his scoring streak to eight consecutive matches, giving him the longest such run in PSL league history. Zimbabwean striker has scored eight goals Ngwenya’s consistency has been one of the standout features of AmaZulu’s start to the season. Although he has scored in seven consecutive league games, his total is even higher than seven because he has already found the net twice in one match. He now has eight Betway Premiership goals this season. That means Ngwenya has scored in every league appearance for Usuthu, establishing himself as one of the division’s most consistent attacking players. His latest goal against Polokwane City was particularly important, as it proved to be the difference between the two sides and secured another three points for AmaZulu. Record could come against next opponent Attention will now turn to Ngwenya’s next league appearance. The Zimbabwean, who is currently on national duty in Morocco, knows that another goal could see him move beyond Young and Kanyenda and claim the record outright. It would be a remarkable achievement for a player who has emerged as one of AmaZulu’s leading attacking threats this season. For now, Ngwenya has matched a record that has stood since 2002. One more goal could see his name stand alone in the PSL record books.

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