The winner, who purchased his ticket via a banking app, has come forward to claim his life-changing prize and shared his disbelief and excitement with National Lottery operator, Ithuba.
The winner purchased his ticket via a banking app with an R60 wager, selecting his numbers manually.
Overcome with excitement, the winner shared that he had to check his ticket several times to fully believe his good fortune. “I checked my ticket about 10 times to ensure I had really won! I couldn’t believe it,” he said, still seemingly in shock at his newfound wealth.
This windfall marks the largest amount of money he has ever won, and he plans to use his prize wisely to improve his family’s life.
The winner said he immediately shared the news with his wife and two of his closest friends.
First on his agenda is purchasing a comfortable, beautiful home for his family, something he believes will take a huge weight off his shoulders.
Despite his newfound fortune, the winner intends to remain grounded and continue working. “I will not quit my job; I will continue to work, but now, I’ll do so without the anxiety of stretching every cent to meet my family’s needs,” he said, highlighting his commitment to maintaining a sense of normalcy and financial stability.
True to his enthusiastic spirit, the winner added: “I encourage people to play the lottery. You’ll never know when your lucky day will come. I, for one, will continue to Phanda, Pusha, Play!”
Ithuba reminded players that all National Lottery winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their prize. Winnings are paid out within 72 hours of a valid claim, and all National Lottery prizes are tax-free. Players can check their tickets at retail stores or view the results on the National Lottery website and social media pages.
Winners of R50 000 and above are also provided with trauma counselling and financial advice to help them manage their newfound wealth responsibly. Players must be 18 years or older.
