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The Herald
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald
Cape Town mother wins R30m in lottery
A Cape Town mother of two is in delighted disbelief after winning more than R30m in the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot. She described the jackpot as a 'retirement blessing'. 'I still can't believe it. I keep looking at the numbers and thinking: Is this really happening to me?' she said. Ithuba, the operator of the National Lottery, announced the payout of R30,211,138.30 from the draw on Saturday. The winning ticket was purchased at a shop in Cape Town, with a manual selection and a wager of R80. The woman, who retired in 2024, helps support her two daughters financially. One of her biggest worries has been her youngest daughter's daily commute to work. 'She uses e-hailing vehicles every day because she doesn't have a car and I worry about her safety. Now, the first thing I'm doing is buying her a car. That will give me peace of mind.' Most of her winnings will be invested so she can embrace a well-earned rest. 'I want to enjoy my retirement now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream,' said the winner. Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza applauded the winner for her ' heartwarming' plans to help her daughters. TimesLIVE
The South African
13 hours ago
- Business
- The South African
Retired Cape Town mother scoops R30 million Lotto Plus 1 jackpot
ITHUBA, operators of the National Lottery, have announced that the R30 211 163.30 Lotto PLUS 1 jackpot winner from draw number 2562, held on Saturday, 26 July 2025, has come forward to claim her multi-million winnings. ALSO READ | PowerBall draw jackpot a guaranteed R100 million on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 The winning ticket was purchased at a retail store in Cape Town, with a manual selection and a wager of R80. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 23, 28, 44, 46 and the bonus ball was 18. The jackpot winner, a recently retired mother from the Western Cape, described the win as a 'retirement blessing' and says she is still in disbelief. 'I still can't believe it. I keep looking at the numbers and thinking: is this really happening to me?' she shared emotionally. She retired last year and has since been quietly supporting her two daughters financially. However, she revealed that her biggest worry has been her youngest daughter's daily commute to work. 'She uses e-hailing every day because she doesn't have a car, and I worry about her safety constantly. 'Now, the first thing I'm doing is buying her a car. That will give me so much peace of mind,' said the winner. Beyond providing for her family, she plans to invest the bulk of her winnings wisely and embrace a well-earned rest. 'I want to enjoy my retirement fully now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream.' Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, congratulated the winner and celebrated the heartwarming impact of the jackpot. 'We are thrilled that the winner wasted no time in claiming her winnings! 'To learn that she will finally be able to gift her daughter with a car that will help ensure a safer commute to work is heart-warming and will surely easy her anxiety. 'This is another testament of how ITHUBA continues to transform lives through the National Lottery', said Mabuza. 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. 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.
TimesLIVE
16 hours ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Cape Town mother wins R30m in lottery
A Cape Town mother of two is in delighted disbelief after winning more than R30m in the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot. She described the jackpot as a 'retirement blessing'. 'I still can't believe it. I keep looking at the numbers and thinking: Is this really happening to me?' she said. Ithuba, the operator of the National Lottery, announced the payout of R30,211,138.30 from the draw on Saturday. The winning ticket was purchased at a shop in Cape Town, with a manual selection and a wager of R80. The woman, who retired in 2024, helps support her two daughters financially. One of her biggest worries has been her youngest daughter's daily commute to work. 'She uses e-hailing vehicles every day because she doesn't have a car and I worry about her safety. Now, the first thing I'm doing is buying her a car. That will give me peace of mind.' Most of her winnings will be invested so she can embrace a well-earned rest. 'I want to enjoy my retirement now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream,' said the winner. Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza applauded the winner for her 'heartwarming' plans to help her daughters.
The Citizen
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Retired Cape Town mom to buy daughter a car after claiming Lotto millions
'I want to enjoy my retirement fully now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream.' The winner of the Lotto draw from Saturday, 26 July 2025, has claimed her R30 211 138.30 jackpot. She purchased her winning ticket at a retail store in Cape Town with R80 and manually selected her lucky numbers. 'Retirement blessing' The winner, who just went into retirement, described her win as a 'retirement blessing' 'I still can't believe it. I keep looking at the numbers and thinking, 'is this really happening to me?'' she said. She expressed how she has been supporting her two daughters financially. She said that her biggest worry has been her youngest daughter's daily commute to work. 'She uses e-hailing every day because she doesn't have a car, and I worry about her safety constantly. Now, the first thing I'm doing is buying her a car. That will give me so much peace of mind,' she said. Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of Ithuba, congratulated the winner. 'We are thrilled that the winner wasted no time in claiming her winnings! To learn that she will finally be able to gift her daughter with a car that will help ensure a safer commute to work is heart-warming and will surely ease her anxiety,' said Mabuza. Beyond providing for her family, the Lotto winner plans to invest the bulk of her winnings and embrace a well-earned rest. 'I want to enjoy my retirement fully now. No stress, just peace. That's my dream.' ALSO READ: Have you checked your Lotto ticket? R30 million has been won What happens after winning? All Lotto winners receive an SMS from their banks containing a reference number and further instructions regarding what documents to take along when visiting the lottery operator, Ithuba. If a player wins less than R250 000, the money will be deposited directly into their account if they used a banking app to play. Players who win more than R250 000 will be referred to the Ithuba for a payout. Winners of more than R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling. All winnings are tax-free.
The South African
15-07-2025
- Business
- The South African
Unemployed Lotto Plus 2 jackpot winner turns R30 wager into R19.4 MILLION
ITHUBA, operators of the National Lottery in South Africa, have announced that the R19 435 068.10 Lotto Plus 2 jackpot winner from draw number 2557 on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 has come forward to claim his winnings. The winner bought their ticket on their banking app with a R30 wager, using the Quick Pick selection method. The winning numbers were 23, 27, 32, 44, 45, 48 and the bonus ball was 9. The winner, currently unemployed, attributed his luck to his persistence and belief that he would win one day. He said: 'I have always believed I would win one day, and now it has finally happened!' Despite his confidence, the multi-million jackpot win came as a huge surprise. 'I found out I had won through my bank and checked the results on the National Lottery app, and I was absolutely shocked!' he added. The winner says he was thrilled to share the news with his wife and is eager to transform his life and the lives of those around him. He passionately expressed his desire to make a significant impact on his family's well-being, grateful that he can now provide for their every need. 'I also plan on helping a former colleague who holds a special place in my heart,' he added. Furthermore, he intends to donate a portion of his winnings to charitable organisations. He also plans to invest some of his winnings, with the goal of creating a sustainable source of income that will allow him to enjoy life's simple pleasures, like the leisure walks he loves taking by the beach. 'It's inspiring to see a winner who is committed to transforming not only his own life but also the lives of those around him; his family, friends, and community. 'When managed wisely a multi-million jackpot win can rewrite the future for many people,' said Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA CEO. 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. 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.
