SA has two more millionaires! Lotto jackpot winners claim winnings

A man and a woman have become millionaires after bagging R19 million and R2.7 million respectively during two Lotto jackpot draws, reported IOL on 2 December 2024.

The search for the winner of the R19 million Lotto jackpot has come to an end. This is after the winner finally claimed his winnings six days after the draw, which was on 20 November 2024. According to Ithuba, the other player, however, didn’t waste any time claiming her prize two days after the draw.

R19 MILLION LOTTO JACKPOT WINNER’S PLANS

The R19 million Lotto jackpot winner is a father of five, and Ithuba revealed that he claimed his millions accompanied by his son and brother. He had kept his ticket under his mattress for safekeeping.

The “ simple man” said he wasn’t planning on making any major changes in his life. He also plans to continue working and maintaining his “humble lifestyle.” He spoke about the conditions he and his kids were currently living under and expressed:

“My children and I live in a two-bedroom house with an outside toilet. The younger ones three sleep with me, while the older children sleep in the outside structure. I want to make home improvements and buy beds for my children.”

He said his other plans include buying his first car, building a house for his elderly mother and ensuring his children get quality education.

A man and a woman have become millionaires after bagging R19 million and R2.7 million respectively during two Lotto jackpot draws, reported IOL on 2 December 2024.

The search for the winner of the R19 million Lotto jackpot has come to an end. This is after the winner finally claimed his winnings six days after the draw, which was on 20 November 2024. According to Ithuba, the other player, however, didn’t waste any time claiming her prize two days after the draw.

HOW THE MAN BAGGED THE LOTTO JACKPOT

The dad was quick to share that he wasn’t surprised that he won. He revealed how he was finally able to scoop the R19 million. He said:

“I play the same numbers all the time, and this time, I noticed that my lucky numbers matched the winning numbers. I asked my son to go to the shop to get my ticket validated.”

The CEO of Ithuba, Charmaine Mabuza, said they were happy for the winner and would offer him support.

“We are overjoyed with this incredible win and share in our winner’s excitement. We are committed to supporting the winner by providing trauma and financial counseling to help him transition into his new life and make informed decisions about his newfound wealth.”

HOW THE R2.7 MILLION WINNER WON?

The second lucky Lotto jackpot winner who claimed their prize is a female who won during the draw on 23 November 2024. She also shared her plans and said she is going to build a big house for her family. It was also revealed that she won after purchasing her ticket on a banking app.

Source: thesouthafrican.com

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I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos.

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I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos.