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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
Pensioner wins R12 million Lotto Plus 2 jackpot, plans to retire by the coast
A pensioner has claimed the R12 million Lotto Plus 2 jackpot, bringing hope for better healthcare and a peaceful retirement by the coast. The lucky winner's ticket was purchased through a banking app with a R20 wager, using the Quick Pick selection method on Wednesday, April 30, draw number 2537. He said he was over the moon when he discovered he had won, but above all, he was deeply relieved. 'My wife and I have been facing significant medical challenges, and the financial burden has been overwhelming. Now, we'll finally be able to access the quality care we need. This win couldn't have come at a better time,' he said. The winner explained that he first shared the news of his multimillion-rand win with his wife, and later with their son, who has been caring for them selflessly. 'My wife was completely thrilled, and my son, who has 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.' Elaborating on how he planned to spend his winnings, he added: '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." Charmaine Mabuza, the CEO of Ituba, the operator of the National Lottery, shared her sentiments on the winner's story, saying: 'This winner's story is very 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 Lotto Plus 2 jackpot will help him achieve that,' said Mabuza. THE POST
IOL News
05-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
'I watched each of the winning numbers appear': Western Cape pensioner watched live on TV as she won R13 million Lotto jackpot
iol A Western Cape pensioner has bagged R13million in the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot and is preparing for a relaxed retirement. A Western Cape pensioner recalled how she watched the Lotto draw live on television and realised she had won. The winner won R13 million in the Lotto Plus jackpot draw from the April 23, 2025 draw. The winning ticket, purchased in-store in Grassy Park, Western Cape, was bought for R40 using the manual selection method, Ituba said in a statement. The pensioner recounted the moment she discovered her win while watching the draw on television. 'I watched each of the winning numbers appear, and I could hardly believe what I was seeing,' she shared. 'I was holding a ticket that matched every number - a ticket worth over R13 million. "I've never won anything close to this in my life; it still feels unreal'. The winner had diligently written her details on the back of her ticket and stored it safely, holding onto the hope that this might be her lucky draw. Upon confirming her win, she couldn't wait to share the news with her son and immediately gave him a call. As a passionate gardener, the winner expressed her delight, saying, "Now I'll have more time to focus on the things I truly enjoy during my retirement years." With her newfound fortune, she plans to invest a large portion of the winnings to ensure her comfort during her retirement. She also shared that she plans on spreading the joy by donating some of her winnings to charity. Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, extended warm congratulations to the winner, stating, "We're thrilled that our winner gets to enjoy her golden years with much more comfort. This win is a testament to the fact that it's never too late for a life-changing moment." IOL News
