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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Second R39m jackpot winner steps forward after bank alert
The second winner, a panelbeater and regular National Lottery player, walked away with R39.48 million. The wait is over. Ithuba has confirmed that both winners of the R78.9 million Lotto jackpot from the 18 June 2025 draw have now come forward. The second lucky player was alerted to his fortune by none other than his bank. 'It feels absolutely surreal' The second winner, a panel beater and regular National Lottery player, used a banking app to purchase his winning ticket for R200 using the Quick Pick method. He walked away with R39.48 million. 'I just found out, and it feels absolutely surreal,' he said after receiving the life-changing call. 'Although I'm a regular player, the thought of winning always sounded so far-fetched, but I had hope. Now, here I am, a multi-millionaire Lotto jackpot winner!' He said he immediately called his wife to share the news and is still processing the magnitude of the win. While he hasn't made concrete plans, he intends to invest a portion of the money, donate to charity, and indulge his love for biking. 'This win definitely gives me more freedom to explore my passions without limit,' he said. Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza congratulated both winners. 'This winner is still wrapping his head around his new multi-million status, and we plan on helping him every step of the way. 'We are passionate not only about responsible playing, but responsible winning too,' she said. ALSO READ: Could it be you? Woman bags R39 million – but another R39 million is still up for grabs First winner plans business growth Earlier this week, Ithuba announced that the first jackpot winner, a self-employed Johannesburg mother, had also claimed her R39.4 million share. She bought her ticket at a local superstore and intends to buy a house, a car, and invest in her business. With her winnings, the woman plans to secure her family's future, buy a home and a car, and invest further in her business. 'I'm excited to expand my business and purchase an industrial machine that will really elevate my business,' she said. 'And, of course, I plan to continue to Phanda, Pusha, Play!' Winners of R50 000 or more are entitled to free trauma counselling and financial advice from Ithuba. All National Lottery winnings are tax-free, and only players aged 18 and older may participate. 'Congratulations to both winners. This is what dreams are made of,' Mabuza concluded. NOW READ: Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Woman wins R38 million, with another R39 million yet to be claimed
Check your Lotto tickets; you could be a winner! A self-employed mother has stepped forward to claim her half of a staggering R78.9 million Lotto jackpot, while the other R39.4 million remains unclaimed. According to Ithuba, the woman bought her winning ticket at Day and Night Superstore in Johannesburg and struck gold in the Lotto draw held on 18 June 2025. She used the Quick Pick selection method with a R30 wager and walked away with R39.4 million. 'I was in shock and complete disbelief when I realised I had won. 'I couldn't wait to share the news with my husband, it's a moment that will stay with us forever!' the winner exclaimed. As a regular player of the National Lottery, she mixes Quick Pick and manual selections. This time, luck was firmly on her side. Family and business dreams in motion With her winnings, the woman plans to secure her family's future, buy a home and a car, and invest further in her business. 'I'm excited to expand my business and purchase an industrial machine that will really elevate my business,' she said. 'And, of course, I plan to continue to Phanda, Pusha, Play!' ALSO READ: PowerBall: R59 million up for grabs tonight Call to the second winner Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza congratulated the winner and urged the other jackpot winner to come forward. 'Congratulations to our lucky winner! We're thrilled to see this self-employed South African woman's business ambitions take flight. 'We urge the remaining winner to come forward and claim their share of this remarkable Lotto jackpot,' Mabuza said. Winners of R50 000 or more are entitled to free trauma counselling and financial advice from Ithuba. All National Lottery winnings are tax-free, and only players over 18 may participate. The clock is ticking. Could the next Lotto millionaire be reading this? NOW READ: PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 24 June 2025
