Ayeye Mzansi! The champagne has popped, the confetti has fallen, and a brand-new millionaire has just been crowned. Meet Lubabalo – the young man who turned a long drive from Joburg to Durban into the ride of his life.

From Golden Ticket to Golden Dreams, here’s how Lubabalo became LottoStar’s R1 Million Woza Win Champion:

• When you received one of 120 Golden Tickets – what was it like knowing you had a shot at R1 Million?
  “Honestly? Getting a Golden Ticket was enough for me to jump into the car and drive all the way from Johannesburg to Durban. I kept telling myself it could be my moment. And I wasn’t going to let it pass me by.”
  
• What was racing through your mind during each nerve-wracking round?
  “In Round 1, when I pulled the Golden Ticket, I thought, Wow, this could really happen. Then came the blue ticket and bucket hat – suddenly, I realised my chances were real. My hands were shaking when I opened the Gold Bar, but when I saw those stars, it felt like luck was on my side. And when it was time to pick the first briefcase, my gut just screamed: That’s the one.”
  
• When you made it to the final three and chose the first briefcase, how did you trust your instincts?
  “Another contestant even wanted to swap with me, but obviously, that was not possible. My briefcase was worth a million!”
  
• The moment of truth – how did it feel to become LottoStar's R1 Million Woza Win Grand Finale winner?
  "My heart stopped, then it raced, then it exploded with joy. I was over the moon, over the stars – this was a once-in-a-lifetime feeling. I’ll never forget it.”
  
• How do you plan on spending your big win?
  “This isn’t just a prize, it’s my new legacy. I’m going to honour my late parents by erecting their tombstones, renovating my family home, and finally paying lobola for my long-time partner. It feels poetic – my favourite LottoStar game is Lucky Lobola, and now I get to live that blessing in reality.”
  
• What is your go-to LottoStar game?
  “Lucky Lobola without a doubt.”
  
• Any words of encouragement to other players?
  “Never doubt your stars. Keep entering LottoStar competitions. You never know when fortune will come your way."
  
• A message for LottoStar?
  “From the bottom of my heart, thank you. LottoStar, you didn’t just make me a millionaire, you gave me the chance to honour my parents, build a home for my family, and take the next step with the woman I love."

Lubabalo came, placed his bets and won big! From Joburg highways to Durban lights, his last-minute decision carried him all the way to R1 Million. Now he gets to honour his parents, build his home, and pay lobola for the love of his life. And you? Your story could be next. Woza Mzansi – place your bets on over 800 games for a chance to win up to R75 Million in payouts.