News Bulletin of 15 September 2025, 6pm

Emperors Palace in Johannesburg hosted the Vegas Dreams Celebrity Charity Challenge, blending casino games, celebrity performances, and philanthropy into a night to remember.
Guests enjoyed blackjack and roulette while raising R100 000 for charity, with funds split evenly between the Peermont Education Trust and the Peermont Children’s Trust to support education and child-focused initiatives.
High-energy performances from DJ Jessica Mashaba and soulful hits by rising star GL_CEEJAY transformed the venue into a dazzling Vegas-inspired spectacle.
Organisers said the event was about more than glamour and games, highlighting how entertainment can make a real difference in the community while giving guests an unforgettable experience.

The Department of Transport has gazetted the National Land Transport Amendment Act, officially recognising e-hailing services like Uber and Bolt as part of South Africa’s public transport system.
Under the new law, every e-hailing driver must have an operating licence before picking up passengers, which will be issued after compliance checks by Provincial Regulatory Entity offices.
Vehicles will need to be branded or carry signs showing they are part of the e-hailing system, and panic buttons are now compulsory to improve passenger safety.
Companies allowing unlicensed operations face fines of up to R100,000 or two years in jail, and all apps must register with regulators.
Drivers must carry documents proving compliance, while commuters are advised to check that both the vehicle and driver are properly registered before travelling.

Vienna hosted the first-ever Tram Driver World Championship, bringing together 25 teams from around the world.
Drivers competed in eight challenges testing their skill at handling the heavy trams, including smooth braking and precise stops.
Fun events like tram bowling and tram curling thrilled the crowd, where drivers had to knock over inflatable pins or stop trolleys at exact spots.
The home team from Vienna won first place. Poland came second and Norway third, while the team from Budapest, winners of the European championship, finished fourth.
The event celebrated 160 years of trams in Vienna and drew thousands of visitors, with next year’s European championship planned for Warsaw.