Cape Town – A 22-year-old recent lottery jackpot winner, who just completed her studies, plans to fulfill her dream of building a beautiful home for her mother.
She won a jackpot prize of R5,632,222.30 million from a Saturday draw.
The young winner expressed her intentions to use the money for noble purposes and is excited about going on a holiday she couldn’t afford before.
The lottery operator, Ithuba, praised her act of love and gratitude as a testament to family bonds and dreams realised through the national lottery.
CONGRATULATIONS to the lucky #LOTTO jackpot winner who WON OVER R5 MILLION from the 07/10/23 draw. You could be a winner when you play #LOTTO, #LOTTOPLUS1 & #LOTTOPLUS2 for OVER R28 MILLION in total estimated jackpots this Saturday. pic.twitter.com/psI82hsnHR
— #PhandaPushaPlay (@sa_lottery) October 12, 2023
“At the tender age of 22, she has just embarked on her journey into the world of Lotto, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her life,” said Ithuba in a statement.
Ithuba’s CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, said that this win embodies the essence of the national lottery as a source of hope and transformation.
“A vehicle for dreams, hope, and transformation. We are thrilled to see someone as young as 22, with a heart full of love for her family, use her winnings to uplift and make life better for her mother. This heartwarming and inspiring story shows how the Lotto can be a source of positive change,” she said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu