ITHUBA confirms R10.8 million Lotto winner has claimed his money

ITHUBA have announced that one of the two Lotto jackpot winners of R10 803 757.50 on Wednesday, 12 March has come forward to claim his prize.

ITHUBA have announced that one of the two Lotto jackpot winners of R10 803 757.50 on Wednesday, 12 March has come forward to claim his prize. Image: Unsplash

ITHUBA, operators of the National Lottery in South Africa, have announced that one of the two lucky Lotto jackpot winners of R10 803 757.50 from draw number 2523 held on Wednesday, 12 March has come forward to claim his life-changing prize.

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This winner purchased his ticket via the Capitec banking app with a R60 wager, selecting his numbers manually.

The second winner, who is yet to come forward to collect his – or her – money, bought their winning ticket at a Pick n Pay store in Alexandra in Gauteng.

The six Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 7, 12, 24, 32, 39, 48 and the bonus ball was 9.

Overcome with excitement, the winner shared that he had to check his ticket several times to fully believe his good fortune.

“I checked my ticket about 10 times to ensure I had really won! I couldn’t believe it!” he said.

‘Use his prize wisely’

The lucky winner explained that he immediately shared the thrilling news with his wife and two of his closest friends.

This windfall marks the largest amount of money he has ever won, and he plans to use his prize wisely to improve his family’s life.

First on his agenda is purchasing a comfortable, beautiful home for his family, something he believes will take a huge weight off his shoulders.

“I will not quit my job; I will continue to work, but now, I’ll do so without the anxiety of stretching every cent to meet my family’s needs,” he added.

True to his enthusiastic spirit, the winner concluded: “I encourage people to play the Lottery. You’ll never know when your lucky day will come. I, for one, will continue to Phanda, Pusha, Play!”

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, congratulated the winner, saying, “It’s always incredibly fulfilling when a long-time player finally wins.

“We are delighted for the winner and wish him and his family nothing but the best as they embark on this exciting new chapter.”

Reminder

All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their prize.

All winnings are tax-free and will be paid out within 72 hours of a valid claim.

ITHUBA is dedicated to responsible gaming and responsible winning and offers trauma counseling and financial advice for winners of R50 000 and above.

ITHUBA encourages all participants to keep their tickets safe and, for those playing with physical tickets,
to write their name and ID number on the back for security purposes.

Players must be 18 years or older to play. Play responsibly.