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The Herald
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald
Taung winner plans home and car upgrade after more than R2m lotto win
A resident of Taung plans to furnish his home and buy a car to improve his mobility and quality of life after winning more than R2m in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot draw on May 7. The winner, who purchased his ticket for R30 using the manual number selection, has come forward to claim his prize. The lucky man, who does not play the lottery regularly, said the news came as a 'shock'. 'I knew it was possible but I did not expect it. I'm happy. I've never won such a big amount of money.' He said he danced with joy when he found out he had won. The numbers were chosen spontaneously off the top of his head and he kept his ticket safe until he verified the numbers at a local shop. The man said he first shared the news with his children. National Lottery operator Ithuba congratulated the winner on his life-changing prize. 'We're thrilled for our lucky winner. It's wonderful to know he will get to enjoy his home in comfort and happiness. We hope this win brings him joy, peace of mind and the freedom to live life happily. We wish him all the best and are happy to have been part of his win,' said Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza. Meanwhile, Ithuba has confirmed the winner of the PowerBall jackpot has also come forward to claim their prize of more than R68m. The winning ticket was purchased via a banking app for the draw on May 23, with a R45 wager using the quick pick selection method. This win follows 12 consecutive rollovers, after a R110m jackpot was claimed on April 8 by a healthcare worker. The latest winner has chosen to remain anonymous. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Taung winner plans home and car upgrade after more than R2m lotto win
A resident of Taung plans to furnish his home and buy a car to improve his mobility and quality of life after winning more than R2m in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot draw on May 7. The winner, who purchased his ticket for R30 using the manual number selection, has come forward to claim his prize. The lucky man, who does not play the lottery regularly, said the news came as a 'shock'. 'I knew it was possible but I did not expect it. I'm happy. I've never won such a big amount of money.' He said he danced with joy when he found out he had won. The numbers were chosen spontaneously off the top of his head and he kept his ticket safe until he verified the numbers at a local shop. The man said he first shared the news with his children. National Lottery operator Ithuba congratulated the winner on his life-changing prize. 'We're thrilled for our lucky winner. It's wonderful to know he will get to enjoy his home in comfort and happiness. We hope this win brings him joy, peace of mind and the freedom to live life happily. We wish him all the best and are happy to have been part of his win,' said Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza. Meanwhile, Ithuba has confirmed the winner of the PowerBall jackpot has also come forward to claim their prize of more than R68m. The winning ticket was purchased via a banking app for the draw on May 23, with a R45 wager using the quick pick selection method. This win follows 12 consecutive rollovers, after a R110m jackpot was claimed on April 8 by a healthcare worker. The latest winner has chosen to remain anonymous.
The South African
27-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
PowerBall jackpot winner used Absa banking app to win R68 million
ITHUBA, operators of the National Lottery in South Africa, have announce that one participant has won the PowerBall jackpot of over R68 million. The winning ticket was purchased through the Absa banking app for Draw 1617 on Friday, 23 May 2025, with a R45 wager using the Quick Pick selection method. The winner is expected – hopefully – to contact ITHUBA to commence the claiming process any time now, as winners who play via banking platforms are notified of their winnings by the bank. The winning numbers were 1, 17, 18, 27, 49 and the Powerball itself was 15. The exact amount won was R68 123 103. ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, said: 'R68 million is a significant amount of money, truly life changing. The winner will be supported at every step, with complimentary trauma counselling and expert financial advice offered to them to help them navigate their new reality successfully. '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.' Mabuza added, 'Our objective is to empower winners to make informed decisions and secure their financial future, ultimately changing their lives forever through their winnings.' 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. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
26-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Life-changing R68 million PowerBall win: what the winner can expect
The winning ticket was purchased through a banking app for Draw 1617 on Friday, May 23, with a R45 wager using the Quick Pick selection method. Charmaine Mabuza, the CEO of Ituba, the operator of the National Lottery, said: "R68 million is a significant amount of money, truly life changing. The winner will be supported at every step with complimentary trauma counselling and expert financial advice to help them navigate their new reality successfully. "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 objective is to empower winners to make informed decisions and secure their financial future, ultimately changing their lives forever through their winnings."
IOL News
16-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
'Packing our bags': Pensioner who won R12 million Lotto Plus jackpot heading to the Coast to retire
IOL A South African pensioner wins R12 million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot, providing financial relief for healthcare and enabling a dream retirement on the coast. A South African pensioner who bagged R12 million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot plans to invest in better healthcare and retire on the coast. The ticket was purchased on he banking app for the April 30, 2025, draw. The National Lottery Ithuba said the winner spent R20 on a quick pick. Winning this amount of money has not only been an exciting time, but a huge financial relief. 'My wife and I have been facing significant medical challenges, and the financial burden has been overwhelming," the winner told Ithuba. "Now, we'll finally be able to access the quality care we need – this win couldn't have come at a better time." Soon after finding out that he was a multi-millionaire, the winner said he shared the news with his wife and later with his son, who he said had been caring for them "selflessly." "My wife was completely thrilled, and my son, who's been looking after us with such grace, driving us to all our medical appointments willingly, was just so relieved that we will finally be able to afford better health care.' Speaking about how he plans on spending the golden years, the winner said they were in the process of packing their bags for a life on the Coast. 'We are packing our bags and moving to the coast to spend the rest of our retirement there. "I am so grateful that we will spend the golden years of our lives in peace and tranquility." Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza described the winner's story as "heartwarming". "All National Lottery participants have their one big reason why they play. For this winner, he wanted to enjoy his golden years in peace without worrying about the basics. We are so glad that the jackpot will help him achieve that." IOL News
