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IOL News
5 days ago
- Automotive
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'I've never won such a big amount of money in my life' - North West man bags R2 million Lotto Plus jackpot
IOL A North West man has bagged R2million in the Lotto Plus jackpot and a new car is on the cards. A North West man who won R2 million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot said he danced with joy when he found out about his newfound wealth. According to National Lottery Ithuba, the winning ticket was purchased in Taung, North West. The winner spent R30 on his winning ticket for the May 7, 2025, draw. He opted to select his numbers manually. The winner told Ithuba that although he was hopeful he would one day bag the Lottery, the win still came as a shock because he doesn't play the National Lottery games very often. 'I knew it was possible, but I did not expect it. I'm thrilled!' he said.
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
