R19. 4 million Lotto win: a life-changing moment for an unemployed man
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AN UNEMPLOYED man has turned his dreams into reality by winning over R19.4 million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot - from draw number 2557 last Wednesday.
He bought the ticket on his banking app with a R30 wager, using the Quick Pick selection method.
The man attributes his luck to his persistence and belief that he would win one day.
"I have always believed I would win one day, and now it has finally happened," he said.
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Despite his confidence in his eventual win, the multi-million jackpot win came as a surprise.
'I found out I had won through my bank and checked the results on the National Lottery app, and I was absolutely shocked."
The winner said he was thrilled to share the news with his wife and was eager to transform his life and the lives of those around him. He expressed a desire to make an impact on his family's well-being, grateful that he could now provide for their every need.
"I also plan on helping a former colleague who holds a special place in my heart."
The winner said he intended on donating a portion of his winnings to charitable organisations. He also plans to invest some of his winnings, with the goal of creating a sustainable source of income that would allow him to enjoy life's simple pleasures, like the leisure walks he loved taking by the beach.
Charmaine Mabuza, the CEO of Ithuba, the operator of the National Lottery, said: "It's inspiring to see a winner who is committed to transforming not only his own life but also the lives of those around him; his family, friends, and community. When managed wisely, a multi-million jackpot win can rewrite the future for many people."
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