Retired Cape Town mother scoops R30 million Lotto Plus 1 jackpot
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The winning ticket was purchased at a retail store in Cape Town, with a manual selection and a wager of R80.
The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 23, 28, 44, 46 and the bonus ball was 18.
The jackpot winner, a recently retired mother from the Western Cape, described the win as a 'retirement blessing' and says she is still in disbelief.
'I still can't believe it. I keep looking at the numbers and thinking: is this really happening to me?' she shared emotionally.
She retired last year and has since been quietly supporting her two daughters financially.
However, she revealed that her biggest worry has been her youngest daughter's daily commute to work.
'She uses e-hailing every day because she doesn't have a car, and I worry about her safety constantly.
'Now, the first thing I'm doing is buying her a car. That will give me so much peace of mind,' said the winner.
Beyond providing for her family, she plans to invest the bulk of her winnings wisely and embrace a well-earned rest.
'I want to enjoy my retirement fully now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream.'
Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, congratulated the winner and celebrated the heartwarming impact of the jackpot.
'We are thrilled that the winner wasted no time in claiming her winnings!
'To learn that she will finally be able to gift her daughter with a car that will help ensure a safer commute to work is heart-warming and will surely easy her anxiety.
'This is another testament of how ITHUBA continues to transform lives through the National Lottery', said Mabuza.
To help winner's enjoy lasting benefits from their winnings, ITHUBA offers access to certified financial experts who provide valuable financial insights for winners of R50 000 and above.
All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their winnings, and all National Lottery winnings are tax-free.
Participants can check their tickets at retail stores or online through the National Lottery website or social media pages as there are more winners in other divisions.
Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.
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