KZN woman who raised siblings after parents' death hits R10m lotto jackpot
Having lost her parents at a young age, the woman, as the eldest, took on the responsibility of heading the family and caring for her four younger siblings.
'This changes everything for us,' she said.
National Lottery operator Ithuba said the lucky Lotto Plus 2 jackpot winner has claimed her winnings.
She purchased her ticket in eMkhomazi, KwaZulu-Natal, with a R20 wager using the quick-pick selection method for the Saturday draw.
The winner, who has been playing National Lottery games since turning 18, said she always believed her big break would come one day.
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