Cape Town – A 20-year-old man from Hillbrow, Johannesburg, has won a whopping R22 463 200.90 in the Lotto jackpot.
The winning ticket was from Lotto draw 2361 on August 19, and he had wagered R40 using his own six lucky numbers.
He had previously won R11 000 and attributed his success to his strategy of consistently playing the same numbers.
Congratulations to the lucky #LOTTO jackpot winner who WON OVER R22 MILLION from the 19/08/23 draw. Play #LOTTO, #LOTTOPLUS1 & #LOTTOPLUS2 for R29 MILLION in total estimated jackpots this Wednesday. #PhandaPushaPlay pic.twitter.com/nhHMFRRgdS
— #PhandaPushaPlay (@sa_lottery) August 21, 2023
“I always believed I could win the jackpot, as I’ve seen other players win. Persistence truly pays off,” he said,
He intends to invest his newfound wealth, particularly in property.
He also plans to make careful arrangements to ensure his future security.
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza said: “We are overjoyed to witness yet another life-changing moment created through the National Lottery.
“This success story underscores the life-enhancing impact the National Lottery can have. We wish the winner all the best as they embark on this new chapter, and we look forward to supporting their dreams and aspirations.”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
