THE winner of R121 million Lotto jackpot has claimed the loot.
This was confirmed by Ithuba, the National Lottery Operator, following the announcement of the winning PowerBall draw 1479, drawn on January 26, 2024.
What began as a premonition of acquiring a new car and house, has now become a reality.
More so, the pair also faced some adversity during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The winners’ partner told Ithuba, that the partner had always been lucky throughout their time together.
Unbeknown to the partners, the online R45 betting would turn into victorious and present them with the life-changing prize, after the man used the winning combination of birth dates of loved ones.
They won R121,629,573.01 and this places them among South Africa’s esteemed multi-millionaires.
Ithuba said the winner described the experience as a dream come true, especially considering that a month before they had a premonition of acquiring a new car and a home, and simply jotted down in a notebook, none the wiser that they would be able to get those things sooner than imagined.
Thankfully, the winner maintained a grounded perspective as they reportedly described the win as an opportunity to secure generational wealth and create a lasting legacy for their family.
“This win embodies the dreams of the National Lottery, bringing joy, hope, and life-altering opportunities to our players. Congratulations to our newest multi-millionaire on their journey to newfound wealth,” said Ithuba CEO, Charmaine Mabuza.
“As Ithuba we remain steadfast in providing a responsible gaming experience. Our commitment to integrity and transparency ensures that every player has an equal chance of winning, enhancing the excitement and fairness of the National Lottery.”
-All winners above R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling.
-All winnings are tax-free.
– Players must be 18 years and older.
