KwaZulu-Natal woman hits the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot
The multi-millionaire winner purchased her ticket in eMkhomazi in KwaZulu-Natal, with a R20 wager using the Quick-Pick selection method for Draw 2568 on Saturday, 16 August 2025.
The winning Lotto Plus 2 numbers were 13, 17, 21, 47, 48, 50 and the Bonus Ball was 39.
The winner, who has been playing National Lottery games since she became eligible at 18 years old, revealed she always believed her big break would come one day.
Having lost her parents at a young age, she, as the eldest, took on the responsibility of heading up the family, caring for her four younger siblings.
'This win is a new start for me and my family; it's not only a turning point for myself, but for all of us,' she said.
She shared that she plans to take her children to good schools and invest in their future education.
She also plans to help her siblings further their studies.
Filled with emotion, she added, 'This truly changes everything for us.
'It's amazing how such significant multi-million wins are able to rewrite the future of an entire family,
with new opportunities unlocked even for the next generation. '
'We're very happy for the winner and her family; we wish them a bright future ahead!' said ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza.
The winner further encouraged other National Lottery players to 'keep playing & stay hopeful, as their
lucky break could just be around the corner'.
Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts.
Players must be 18 years old in order to play.
The next Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws will take place on Wednesday, 20 August from 21:00.
The Lotto jackpot now stands at R35 million, with the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot at R7 million and the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot back at R1 million.
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