Panelbeater becomes millionaire after winning Lotto jackpot
He won half of just over R78 million
A second winner has come forward to claim his share of more than R78 million.
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A panelbeater has claimed his share of the R78 million Lotto jackpot, revealing his plans for the winnings and surreal moment he learned he had won.
The second winner has won over R39 million from draw number 2551 held on June 18. He purchased his winning ticket via a banking app with a R200 wager, using the Quick Pick selection method.
He said he found out he won when he received a call from his bank notifying him of his winnings.
"I just found out, and it feels absolutely surreal," he said.
He said he played the National Lottery every week and had never won such a significant amount of money.
"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 added: "I immediately called my wife to inform her of this stroke of luck."
He shared that while he does not yet have a detailed plan for his winnings, he intended to make a significant change in his and his family's life.
"I plan to invest a significant amount of the winnings and donate some to a charitable cause. I love riding my bike in my spare time; this win definitely gives me more freedom to explore my passions without limit."
Charmaine Mabuza, the CEO of Ithuba, which operates the National Lottery, said: “Both winners have finally come forward to claim their winnings. This winner is still wrapping his head around his new multi-million status, and we plan on helping him every step of the way. This new financial reality can be overwhelming, which is why we at Ituba, are only passionate about responsible playing, but responsible winning too.”